A compelling London derby awaits at Craven Cottage as Fulham, riding high on three consecutive victories, prepare to face Crystal Palace in what promises to be a fascinating Premier League encounter.
The Cottagers enter the match with growing confidence following their impressive 2-1 triumph over Nottingham Forest, though they'll need to overcome Palace's remarkable away form, with the Eagles undefeated in their last eight league matches on the road.
Both sides have key personnel changes to consider, with Fulham missing Harry Wilson and Kenny Tete through injury, while Palace welcome back the influential Eberechi Eze to their starting XI in what could prove decisive for the visitors.
Historical head-to-head statistics add another layer of intrigue, as Fulham remain unbeaten against Palace in their last six league meetings, yet the Eagles have shown remarkable resilience in their recent away performances.
With Jean-Philippe Mateta in scintillating form, having netted seven goals in his last six Premier League appearances for Palace, this London derby could well live up to its billing as a closely contested affair.
Fulham vs. Crystal Palace prediction: who will win?
For today's Fulham vs Crystal Palace matchup, our predictive model gives the Fulham a 70% chance of defeating Palace.
Pre-game probabilities
Fulham
Moneyline
Win %
70%
30%
Crystal Palace
Fulham: 70% win probability
- Higher league position (8th vs 13th in table)
- Better recent form (WWLWL compared to Palace's LWLWW)
- Superior goal-scoring record (38 goals scored vs Palace's 29)
Crystal Palace: 30% win probability
- Poor goal-scoring record (Only 29 goals in 25 matches)
- Inconsistent results (9 draws showing difficulty in securing wins)
- Lower points total (30 points vs Fulham's 39 points)
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Fulham vs. Crystal Palace preview
An eagerly-awaited London derby is set to unfold at Craven Cottage as Fulham host Crystal Palace in what promises to be a compelling Premier League encounter.
The Cottagers enter the match in fine form, riding a three-match winning streak, including an impressive 2-1 victory over third-placed Nottingham Forest that has injected fresh optimism into their European qualification aspirations.
Crystal Palace, despite suffering a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Everton in their last outing, have been remarkable away from home, boasting an impressive eight-match unbeaten run on their travels in the league.
The in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta has been a revelation for Palace, notching seven goals in his last six Premier League appearances, including five strikes in his last three away fixtures.
Fulham's attacking prowess will be somewhat hampered by the continued absence of Harry Wilson, Reiss Nelson, and Kenny Tete through injuries, though the return to fitness of Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic provides a welcome boost.
The Eagles receive a significant boost with the expected return of talismanic winger Eberechi Eze to the starting XI, though they'll have to cope without the services of Joel Ward, Cheick Doucoure, and Chadi Riad Dnanou.
Historical context adds intrigue to this fixture, with Fulham remaining unbeaten in their last six league encounters against Palace, though the visitors have proven difficult to defeat at Craven Cottage, going unbeaten in their previous five away league matches against the hosts.
Both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities recently, with Fulham conceding in five of their last six matches, while Palace have managed to keep their 'goals against' tally to just four in their previous six outings.
Given Palace's impressive away form and Fulham's recent momentum, this London derby looks set to produce an entertaining affair with both teams likely to find the back of the net.
Fulham vs. Crystal Palace form
Fulham vs. Crystal Palace head to head
Fulham
100%
Crystal Palace
0%
Nov 9, 2024
Crystal Palace
0 : 2
Fulham
Apr 27, 2024
Fulham
1 : 1
Crystal Palace
Sep 23, 2023
Crystal Palace
0 : 0
Fulham
May 20, 2023
Fulham
2 : 2
Crystal Palace
Dec 26, 2022
Crystal Palace
0 : 3
Fulham
Feb 28, 2021
Crystal Palace
0 : 0
Fulham
