FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 29 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Everton fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Everton at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cottagers are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 3 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in February 2004, the Cottagers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in an F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 20 NovEverton1 - 0FulhamPREM
2003/2004Wed 04 FebFulham2-1EvertonFAC
2003/2004Sun 25 JanEverton1 - 1FulhamFAC
2003/2004Sat 10 JanFulham2 - 1EvertonPREM
2003/2004Sat 23 AugEverton3 - 1FulhamPREM
2002/2003Sat 03 MayFulham2 - 0EvertonPREM
2002/2003Sat 28 SepEverton2 - 0FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 35 points from 34 matches. Everton sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 58 points from their 34 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham61237105
Everton6213757

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cottagers go into their game against Everton in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Everton Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.