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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 11 of the 25 previous games, with the Cottagers winning just 7.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in October 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-4 winners in a Premiership match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sat 05 Feb | Liverpool | 3 - 1 | Fulham | PREM |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 16 Oct | Fulham | 2-4 | Liverpool | PREM |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 17 Apr | Liverpool | 0 - 0 | Fulham | PREM |
| 2003/2004 | Sun 02 Nov | Fulham | 1 - 2 | Liverpool | PREM |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 12 Apr | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Fulham | PREM |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 23 Nov | Fulham | 3 - 2 | Liverpool | PREM |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 02 Mar | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Liverpool | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Fulham have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 9 conceded.
The Reds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Reds, and 5 goals against.
Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 9 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: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Fulham | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 5 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
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: | |
| Fulham | 5 games since last home draw. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Liverpool | Undefeated in last 9 away games. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |