FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 01 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Aston Villa fixture

Aston Villa face a trip to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Villans will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 11 and win only 3 of the 21 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2004, with Aston Villa inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Cottagers in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 23 OctAston Villa2 - 0FulhamPREM
2003/2004Wed 11 FebFulham1 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sun 28 DecAston Villa3 - 0FulhamPREM
2002/2003Sat 08 FebFulham2 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Sat 09 NovAston Villa3 - 1FulhamPREM
2001/2002Sat 02 FebFulham0 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2001/2002Sun 14 OctAston Villa2 - 0FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Aston Villa is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Villans have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 28 points from their 24 games played so far, Aston Villa see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 31 points from their 24 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham633010612
Aston Villa6204696

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Cottagers, as the Villans have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Aston Villa Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.