Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis

Fulham and Crystal Palace are set to reignite their London rivalry this Saturday at Craven Cottage in their second Premier League clash of the 2024/25 season. Fulham, flying high in the top half of the table, enter this London clash as favorites, boosted by back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest (2-1) and Newcastle United (2-1). In contrast, Crystal Palace, struggling in the lower mid-table, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Everton. 

Current Standings: Fulham sit comfortably in 8th place with 39 points, boasting 10 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace find themselves in 13th with 30 points, having managed 7 wins, 9 draws, and 9 defeats.

Head-to-Head Record: In their 13 meetings, Fulham and Crystal Palace have been evenly matched, with 4 wins each and 5 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Fulham FC Preview

After their 2-0 triumph at Selhurst Park in November, Fulham now have a golden chance to secure a league double over Crystal Palace—something they haven’t achieved since the 2000-01 season. Buoyed by their recent form, Fulham will be confident of overcoming Palace and securing a third straight victory. If that happens, the Cottagers will edge closer to the top four who are currently separated by five points. 

Despite strong performances against top-half teams, Fulham have struggled against lower-table sides, earning just six points from their last seven such games, including draws with Southampton and Ipswich. This makes their clash with Palace a tricky challenge.

Key Player

Alex Iwobi has created 46 chances in the Premier League this season—all from open play, the most by any player without a set-piece assist. The 28-year-old is Fulham’s second-highest contributor with 10 goal involvements (7 goals, 3 assists) and has been a constant threat, firing 24 shots in his last 10 games and netting twice. With his creativity and attacking influence, he will be the one to watch for Fulham.

Team News 

Fulham will be without Reiss Nelson (thigh), Kenny Tete (knee), and Harry Wilson (fractured foot), while Sasa Lukic is a doubt after picking up a muscle issue against Forest. If Lukic misses out, Andreas Pereira or Tom Cairney could step into the starting lineup.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK) ; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Pereira, Berge; Traore, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez

Crystal Palace Preview

Oliver Glasner didn’t hide his frustration after Palace’s late collapse against Everton, which saw them drop points and stall their recent progress in the league. With two home defeats in their last three games, both of which were at home, for once Palace will welcome the chance to play away from Selhurst Park.

Palace have been formidable on the road, picking up 18 points from an eight-game unbeaten run and winning their last three away matches with a 2-0 scoreline. The aim now will be a back-to-back away win in London  for the first time since 1997-98.

Key Player

Jean Mateta has been key to Palace’s strong away form, scoring five goals in his last three Premier League road games, including braces against West Ham and Manchester United. Now, he has a chance to make history as the first Palace player to score in four consecutive away league matches. 

Team News 

Eberechi Eze and Eddie Nketiah returned from injury as second-half substitutes against Everton, with Eze likely to start in attack in the upcoming game. Meanwhile, Adam Wharton, back from groin surgery, could earn a place in the starting lineup after two substitute appearances. 

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (GK) ; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Chilwell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

FULHAM FC vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning Prediction

Fulham may be favorites based on recent form, but their home record tells a different story, with just one win in their last five games, including three draws and a defeat. Meanwhile, Palace have struggled against Fulham, failing to win their last six meetings. However, they remain unbeaten in their last five trips to Craven Cottage (W2 D3), making this a tricky test for the hosts.

Despite this, if we go by the odds offered by some of the best betting sites, Fulham are tipped to win this contest. Fulham are slight favorites to win this encounter, with odds of 2.08 to Crystal Palace’s 3.70, and odds of 3.45 for a draw.

We Predict a Draw (1-1)

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