Fulham vs Crystal Palace Preview
- Date – Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Kick-off Time – 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue – Craven Cottage
Fulham will host in-form Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers have been unsteady off late, struggling to pick up consecutive wins.
Marco Silva’s side has been seeking some sort of stability in the final stages of the season as they have secured one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five games. The Cottagers have recorded only three clean sheets from their previous 12 domestic appearances.
They will then take on Crystal Palace who have won one of the worst defensive records in the Premier League this season conceding 56 goals in 34 games. But the Eagles have secured nine crucial points in their last three games moving them 14 points clear of the relegation zone. Fortunately, Crystal Palace have been the dominant side since 2018 even though the reverse fixture ended in a stalemate earlier this season.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Team News
Fulham will be boosted with the return of Rodrigo Muniz after he was passed with a recent muscular issue. Other than Marco Silva has the entire squad at his disposal and has no serious injury concerns.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace will be without first-team goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, defenders Marc Guehi, Chris Richards, and Rob Holding, and midfielders Matheus Franca and Cheick Doucoure for this away tie.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
Fulham Predicted XI:
Leno; Castagne, Adarabioyo, Bassey, Robinson; Palhinha, Cairney; Iwobi, Pereira, Willian; Muniz
Crystal Palace Predicted XI:
Henderson; Ward, Andersen, Lerma; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Olise, Mateta, Eze
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head
Fulham have the upper hand in terms of the head-to-head between the two sides, having won 18 of their 50 previous meetings. The Eagles have won 14 matches while the remaining 18 games have ended in a draw.
The Cottagers have registered only one win in their last eight meetings, losing three as the other four games ended in a draw.
Last five results:
Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham – Premier League – September 23, 2023
Fulham 2-2 Crystal Palace – Premier League – May 20, 2023
Crystal Palace 0-3 Fulham – Premier League – December 26, 2022
Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham – Premier League – February 28, 2021
Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace – Premier League – October 24, 2020
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Marco Silva’s side have struggled to gather any consistent form in recent weeks but will enjoy another season at the top flight next week. The home side enters this game with some mixed form in all competitions and occupies the 12th position in the league table. The Cottagers have the opportunity to move further into the top half of the table if they manage to secure three points at home.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace has been in fantastic form in recent weeks. Although they have struggled with inconsistencies this season, Palace have secured wins over Liverpool, West Ham, and Newcastle United in their last three games in the Premier League. Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner took over the new head coach role following the sack of Roy Hodgson earlier this season.
Predicted Score: Fulham 1-0 Crystal Palace
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Odds (subject to change)
- Fulham win – 2.05
- Crystal Palace win – 3.80
- Draw – 3.60
- Odds source – Unibet
Where to Watch Fulham vs Crystal Palace
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