27th Aug. England League Cup---Fulham VS Bristol City Prediction
England League Cup - Fulham VS Bristol City
Match Time:28-08-2025 02:45 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Fulham are entering this EFL Cup second-round match at Craven Cottage with confidence, remaining unbeaten in their opening two Premier League games of the 2025/26 season. They secured 1-1 draws against Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United, with late equalizers from Rodrigo Muniz and Emile Smith Rowe showcasing their resilience and squad depth. Marco Silva’s side has a strong home record, losing only once in their last five competitive matches at Craven Cottage, where they’ve scored an average of 1.6 goals per game. Their defense has been solid, conceding just two goals in those matches, though an own goal and a penalty skewed the numbers slightly. With Antonee Robinson back from knee surgery and new signing Benjamin Lecomte potentially debuting in goal, Silva is likely to rotate heavily, giving chances to players like Harry Wilson and Tom Cairney.
Bristol City, a Championship side, are also unbeaten this season, sitting ninth in their league with five points from three matches. They kicked off their EFL Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Milton Keynes Dons in the first round and followed it with a 4-1 thrashing of Sheffield United in the Championship. However, back-to-back draws against Charlton Athletic (0-0) and Derby County (1-1) suggest some inconsistency. Their away form is decent, with one win and one draw in their last two road games, but injuries to key defenders Luke McNally, Joe Williams, Max O’Leary, and Cameron Pring could weaken their backline. Manager Gerhard Struber will rely on attacking talents like Scott Twine and Sinclair Armstrong to exploit counter-attacking opportunities.
Head to Head
The head-to-head record between Fulham and Bristol City is competitive, with 66 meetings historically: Fulham have 27 wins, Bristol City 22, and 17 draws. In recent times, since 2015, they’ve met 12 times across all competitions, with Bristol City winning five, Fulham four, and three ending in draws. Their last encounter at Craven Cottage in January 2022 saw Fulham demolish Bristol City 6-2 in the Championship, but prior to that, Bristol City won five consecutive away games against Fulham, including both previous EFL Cup ties. Recent matches have been high-scoring, averaging 3.08 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of games.
Prediction
Fulham’s Premier League pedigree and strong home form make them favorites, even with expected rotation. Bristol City’s injury-hit defense and mixed away record tilt the scales further. I predict a 3-1 win for Fulham, with their attacking depth, led by players like Wilson or Smith Rowe, likely to overpower Bristol City’s depleted backline. The visitors could snag a goal on the counter, given their recent scoring form, but Fulham’s quality should shine through. Win probability for Fulham is around 68%, aligning with their home advantage and historical edge in high-scoring games at Craven Cottage. Keep an eye on set pieces, as both teams have been dangerous from dead balls.
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