The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Crystal Palace take on an impressive Fulham side in an important encounter at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Crystal Palace vs Fulham Preview
Fulham are in ninth place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The away side edged Brentford to a narrow 2-1 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are in 17th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Crystal Palace vs Fulham Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Fulham have a good historical record against Crystal Palace and have won 18 out of the 51 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Crystal Palace's 14 victories.
- Crystal Palace are winless in their last five matches against Fulham in the Premier League, with each of the last three such games ending in draws.
- Fulham have kept clean sheets in each of their last three matches away from home against Crystal Palace in league competitions - only Bolton and Middlesborough have a better record in this regard.
- Crystal Palace have picked up four points from their last two matches in the Premier League - more points than they had managed in their first eight games of the season.
- Fulham's five away games in the Premier League this season have witnessed only 11 goals scored.
Crystal Palace vs Fulham Prediction
Fulham have a strong squad at their disposal but have been largely ineffective in their away games this season. The Cottagers held their own against Brentford in their previous game and will look to build on their momentum on Saturday.
Crystal Palace have shown signs of improvement this year but remain dangerously close to the relegation zone. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
Crystal Palace vs Fulham Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Crystal Palace to score first - Yes