Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

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.

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 odds

Here are the latest odds for the Premier League fixture between hosts Fulham and visitors Crystal Palace, set to take place at Craven Cottage on Saturday, February 22.

	Fulham	Crystal Palace	Draw
Match Result	21/20 (via Betway UK)	13/5 (via Betway UK)	12/5 ( via Betway UK)

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 betting tips

Crystal Palace Double Chance (Win or Draw) (4/5)

Crystal Palace @ Fulham

Crystal Palace have shown remarkable resilience on their travels, going unbeaten in their last 10 away league matches.

The Eagles' only away defeat since December came in the EFL Cup against Arsenal, highlighting their strong form on the road.

Fulham's home form has been questionable, with just two victories in their last eight Premier League fixtures at Craven Cottage.

Palace's recent attacking prowess under Oliver Glasner suggests they're capable of getting something from this match.

The visitors' improved defensive organisation makes them hard to beat, particularly away from home.

Over 2.5 Goals (19/20)

Crystal Palace @ Fulham

Crystal Palace have scored exactly twice in eight of their last 11 away matches, showing consistent attacking output.

Fulham's recent home record includes multiple 2-2 draws, indicating their matches tend to be high-scoring affairs.

The Cottagers have been involved in four draws in their last six home league games, with recent matches ending 2-2.

Both teams have shown they can find the back of the net regularly in recent fixtures.

The attacking approach of both sides suggests we're likely to see goals at both ends.

Jean-Philippe Mateta to Score Anytime (7/4)

Crystal Palace @ Fulham

Mateta is in red-hot form with seven goals in his last six league appearances.

The striker has been particularly impressive away from home, netting five goals in his last three road trips.

His recent goal against Everton took his season tally to 11 in the Premier League.

The forward's confidence is sky-high, and he's becoming Palace's main attacking threat.

Fulham's defence has shown vulnerabilities at home, giving Mateta ample opportunities to extend his scoring run.

Key stats

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Fulham sits 8th in the table with 39 points, whilst Crystal Palace is 13th with 30 points - a 9-point gap between the sides
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Fulham's recent form (WWLWL) shows more consistency than Palace's (LWLWW), with both teams winning 3 of their last 5
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Fulham have scored more goals (38) compared to Palace's 29, suggesting stronger attacking prowess
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Both sides have identical records of 10 draws, though Fulham have won 10 matches to Palace's 7 this season