The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Crystal Palace lock horns with an impressive Fulham side in an important encounter at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this game.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Preview
Crystal Palace are in 13th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The Eagles slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Everton in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Fulham, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been fairly inconsistent over the past year. The Cottagers defeated Nottingham Forest by a 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Fulham have a good historical record against Crystal Palace and have won 19 out of the 52 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Crystal Palace's 14 victories.
- Fulham won the reverse fixture at Selhurst Park by a 2-0 scoreline last year and will be looking to complete a league double over Crystal Palace for the first time since the 2000-01 season.
- After a run of four victories in seven matches against Fulham in the Premier League, Crystal Palace are winless in their last six such games in the competition.
- Fulham were on an unbeaten run of 10 matches on the trot in London derbies in the Premier League before they suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of West Ham United last month.
- Fulham have won their last two matches in the Premier League.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Fulham have shown glimpses of their commendable ability in the Premier League this season but are yet to achieve a consistent run in the competition. Emile Smith Rowe was impressive against Nottingham Forest last week and will look to make his mark yet again on Saturday.
Crystal Palace have flattered to deceive this season and will need to play out of their skins against the Cottagers this weekend. Fulham are the better team and will look to make the most of their home advantage in this fixture.
Prediction: Fulham 3-1 Crystal Palace
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fulham to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Crystal Palace to score first - Yes