History of the Fulham v Arsenal fixture
Fulham prepare to entertain Arsenal at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 12 of the 25 previous games, with the Cottagers winning just 8.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in January 2012, the Cottagers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 10 Nov | Arsenal | 3 - 3 | Fulham | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Mon 02 Jan | Fulham | 2-1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Arsenal | 1 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 22 May | Fulham | 2 - 2 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 04 Dec | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 09 May | Arsenal | 4 - 0 | Fulham | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Sep | Fulham | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Fulham have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Gunners, and 4 goals against.
Fulham's 40 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Arsenal's total of 60 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Fulham are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Fulham | 6 games since last home draw. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Arsenal | 7 games since last away draw. 6 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here