FM Preview: Aston Villa v Fulham 05 Feb 2011

Last updated : 04 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Fulham fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Fulham at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Villans are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 5 of the 29 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was just last season, in August 2009, with Aston Villa running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 06 NovFulham1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2009/2010Sat 30 JanFulham0 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2009/2010Sun 30 AugAston Villa2-0FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 09 MayFulham3 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2008/2009Sat 29 NovAston Villa0 - 0FulhamPREM
2007/2008Sun 03 FebFulham2 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sat 25 AugAston Villa2 - 1FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Fulham have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Aston Villa find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 25 matches. Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 29 points from their 25 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa641111713
Fulham641114413

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Villans. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Fulham Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.