Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2026-27, Today Match Prediction

Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis

Something has to give when Fulham welcome Crystal Palace on Saturday, in a London Derby, with both sides still searching for their first point of the Premier League campaign. 

The Cottagers and Eagles have both lost their opening two games, although Fulham have shown more fight, with their defeats coming by fine margins. Palace, meanwhile, have struggled to stay competitive and were thoroughly outclassed in their latest 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Current Standings: Both teams languish at the bottom of the league standings yet to register a point. 

Head-to-Head Record: Palace hold a slight edge in this rivalry, claiming 6 wins from 16 meetings while losing four times. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Fulham FC Preview

 After a spirited 3-2 defeat to Chelsea on MD1, Fulham would have been frustrated by their 1-0 loss to Sunderland, particularly given their dominance. The Cottagers enjoyed nearly 60% possession, managed 11 attempts and posted 0.95 xG, but failed to register a single shot on target while allowing Sunderland an xG of 2.02. Their lack of clinical finishing, including an early chance for Josh King, ultimately proved costly.

The result also highlighted Fulham’s struggles away from home, with just one win and seven points from their last 11 Premier League away games. With a home clash against a struggling Crystal Palace next, Arbeloa’s side have a golden opportunity to get their season moving before a daunting trip to Liverpool next week.

Stats that matter 

1. Fulham have lost the last two London derbies and have not lost three on the trot since 2023.
2. Gonzalo Garcia has made 29 off-ball runs behind the opponent's defence in the league this season, which is third highest in the league so far this season.
3. The Cottagers have conceded in their last nine home games against Palace across competitions. 

Team News 

Luc de Fougerolles, who missed Fulham’s last game, remains their only injury concern apart from the club’s long-term absentees.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK); Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Iwobi, Bobb, King, Palacios, Gonzalo García.

Crystal Palace Preview

As expected, Crystal Palace endured a tough outing against Manchester City last weekend, extending their winless run in the opening home game of the season to six matches. It was barely a contest, with the Eagles managing just 28% possession and one shot on target while conceding four. Their only goal came through an own goal, meaning Palace are yet to score themselves this season.

Their defensive woes are equally concerning following the departures of key players such as Maxence Lacroix and Daniel Muñoz. With that in mind, Pierre Sage heads into the Fulham clash with plenty to fix, though one encouraging record remains: he has never lost three league games in a row as a manager.

Stats that matter 

1. The Eagles are looking to avoid losing their opening three games of a Premier League campaign for the first time since 2017-18.
2. Crystal Palace have won six of their last 10 London derbies (D3 L1).
3. Crystal Palace have conceded two or more goals in their last eight Premier League games.

Team News 

Crystal Palace will be without Chadi Riad and Jean-Philippe Mateta, while Ismaïla Sarr is also unlikely to feature. Riad faces a particularly lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury that is expected to rule him out for the remainder of the season.

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (GK); Canvot, Richards, Tomiyasu, Khalaily, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell, McNeil, Strand Larsen, Nketiah

FULHAM FC vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning Prediction

Arbeloa and his side will be glad to return home, where they collected over 53% of their points last season. However, recent history offers little encouragement, with Fulham winless in their last seven Premier League home meetings with Crystal Palace (D3 L4), including a 2-1 defeat in this fixture last season. 

The Cottagers have also managed just two wins in their last 13 league meetings with the Eagles (D6 L5). Still, Palace’s current defensive struggles could present Fulham with an opportunity, but they must be more clinical when their chances arrive.

In the meantime, the odds point towards a closely fought contest, with Fulham slight favourites at 2.34, Crystal Palace are priced at 3.05, while a draw sits at 3.40. 

Fulham to win (2-0)

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