The Matchday 26 Premier League clash between Fulham and Crystal Palace will take place on February 22 at Craven Cottage in London. Fulham vs. Crystal Palace: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Fulham
In their last two league matches, the Londoners secured 2-1 victories over Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. Interestingly, this season the team has had similar winning streaks in the Premier League three times, but at least three times they have not won in the league since January 2023. Marco Silva's side has climbed to eighth place, just five points away from the Champions League zone.
- The club has not lost in 11 of their last 13 Premier League matches (5 wins and 6 draws).
- Both teams scored in 6 of Fulham's last 8 Premier League games.
- The number "2" appeared in the final score in 7 of Fulham's last 8 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Bernd Leno – Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen, Antonee Robinson, Timothy Castagne – Sander Berge, Sasa Lukic – Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, Adama Traore – Raul Jimenez.
Defender Kenny Tete and forwards Reiss Nelson and Harry Wilson are out due to injuries.
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner's side is in 13th place, trailing Fulham by 9 points. In the previous round, they lost 1-2 to Everton. This was their second consecutive home defeat in the league, following a loss to Brentford by the same scoreline. Between these defeats, the Londoners beat Manchester United 2-0 away. Notably, in their last eight Premier League matches, the club has suffered only two defeats (4 wins and 2 draws).
- The number "2" appeared in the final score in Crystal Palace's last five league matches.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in Crystal Palace's last seven Premier League games.
- In their last six away league matches, the club conceded only one goal.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Dean Henderson – Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi – Justin Devenny, Will Hughes, Daniel Munoz, Tyrick Mitchell – Ismaila Sarr, Jefferson Lerma – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Midfielder Cheick Doucoure, as well as defenders Chadi Riad and Joel Ward, will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Robert Jones (England)
Matches – 15 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 73;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 26%.
Fulham vs. Crystal Palace: Match Prediction
Fulham has not lost to this opponent in their last six Premier League meetings, winning two and drawing four. However, I am hesitant to back a clear home victory as they often drop points at home, and both London clubs perform well on the road.
Since December last year, Fulham has suffered only two Premier League defeats. The team impressed in their last two rounds by defeating higher-ranked opponents. Crystal Palace has not lost away in the league for a long time, but it's worth noting their schedule in these matches: since November, the Londoners have faced only Bournemouth and Aston Villa as serious opponents away (both matches ended in a draw).
My prediction – Fulham with a handicap (0)
Bournemouth
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Arsenal
West Ham United
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Tottenham Hotspur
Southampton
Brighton and Hove Albion
Aston Villa
Chelsea
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Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
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