The Matchday 26 clash in the Premier League 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, and they have not won in at least three matches since January 2023. Marco Silva's side has climbed to eighth place, just five points off the Champions League spots.
- The club has not lost in 11 of their last 13 Premier League matches (5 wins and 6 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Fulham's last 8 Premier League games.
- The number "2" has 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 sidelined due to injuries.
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner's side is positioned 13th, trailing Fulham by 9 points. In the last round, they suffered a 1-2 defeat to Everton. This was their second consecutive home defeat in the league, having previously lost to Brentford with the same scoreline. Between these losses, the Londoners defeated Manchester United away with a 2-0 score. Notably, in their last eight Premier League matches, the club has only suffered two defeats (4 wins and 2 draws).
- The number "2" has appeared in the final score in five of Crystal Palace's last league matches.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in seven of the Londoners' last Premier League matches.
- In their last six away Premier League matches, the club has conceded just 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, along with 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%.
Match Prediction: Fulham vs. Crystal Palace
Fulham has not lost to this opponent in their last six Premier League meetings, securing two wins and four draws. However, I am hesitant to back a clear home win, as they often drop points at home, and both London clubs perform well away from home.
Since December last year, Fulham has only suffered two Premier League defeats. The team impressed in the last two rounds, defeating higher-ranked opponents. Crystal Palace has not lost away in the league for a while, but it's worth noting their schedule in these matches: since November, the Londoners have only faced serious opponents away, like Bournemouth and Aston Villa (both draws).
My prediction: Fulham with a handicap (0)
