FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2007 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 14 and lost only 5 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was less than a year ago, in October 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 03 MarFulham1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2006/2007Sat 21 OctAston Villa1-1FulhamPREM
2005/2006Sat 25 MarAston Villa0 - 0FulhamPREM
2005/2006Wed 28 DecFulham3 - 3Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Wed 02 FebFulham1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Sat 23 OctAston Villa2 - 0FulhamPREM
2003/2004Wed 11 FebFulham1 - 2Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Cottagers have hit 4 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aston Villa are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches. Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 3 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa6231849
Fulham62047116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aston Villa are not exactly setting the world alight at Villa Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Fulham in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Fulham Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 19 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.