FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 15 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Fulham v Liverpool fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Liverpool at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 10 of the 24 previous games, with the Cottagers winning just 7.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was less than a year ago, in November 2003, with Liverpool inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Cottagers in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 AprLiverpool0 - 0FulhamPREM
2003/2004Sun 02 NovFulham1-2LiverpoolPREM
2002/2003Sat 12 AprLiverpool2 - 0FulhamPREM
2002/2003Sat 23 NovFulham3 - 2LiverpoolPREM
2001/2002Sat 02 MarFulham0 - 2LiverpoolPREM
2001/2002Wed 12 DecLiverpool0 - 0FulhamPREM
2000/2001Wed 13 DecLiverpool3 - 0FulhamLC

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Liverpool is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Fulham find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 8 matches. Liverpool see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 10 points from their 7 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham62139117
Liverpool6303949

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 Cottagers. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Fulham 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Liverpool Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.