Crystal Palace vs Fulham Predictions

Crystal Palace vs Fulham predictions for this Premier League clash. In this London derby, the hosts are favoured despite recent draws and league standings, with a slight edge given their home advantage and recent form in key matchups. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Premier League | Nov 9, 2024 at 3pm UK at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Predictions

Is Selhurst Park Ready for a Crystal Palace Resurgence Against Fulham?

• Late Drama Specialists
  • Five of Fulham’s last seven league matches have featured a goal scored after the 85th minute, highlighting their knack for keeping fans on edge until the final whistle.
• Defensive Solidity in First Halves
  • Crystal Palace have shown defensive discipline, conceding only once in the first half across their last six Premier League games, offering hope for a controlled start.
• Fulham’s Struggle for Clean Sheets on the Road
  • With only one clean sheet from their last six away fixtures, Fulham’s defence has struggled, suggesting opportunities for Palace to exploit at Selhurst Park.

Our Tips

The bustling energy of a London derby returns as Crystal Palace welcome Fulham to Selhurst Park. It’s a meeting of two sides whose fortunes this season have been far from identical, though neither club has set the Premier League alight. Crystal Palace, under Oliver Glasner, have been struggling to establish any solid footing, sitting precariously close to the relegation zone. With just seven points from ten matches, the Eagles find themselves in need of points not just to climb the table, but to boost morale within their squad. Despite recent improvements, especially with a hard-fought win against Tottenham, goals have been hard to come by for Palace, raising concerns about their ability to consistently challenge defences.

Fulham, on the other hand, arrive in a more comfortable position. Marco Silva’s team sit in ninth, and although their form has been patchy, they’ve shown an ability to dig deep when it counts, as seen in their last-gasp win over Brentford. However, Silva will be wary of his team’s inconsistency on the road and their difficulties in shutting out opponents. The Cottagers have conceded late goals on several occasions this season, and with only one clean sheet from their last six away games, Fulham are far from defensive stalwarts. But in a rivalry that has seen its fair share of draws, Fulham’s recent success against Palace will give them some measure of confidence.

As fans gear up for this London clash, both teams are hungry for a result – Palace for survival, Fulham for consolidation. But which side has the edge?

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Best Bet: Crystal Palace to Win

While recent history suggests a tightly contested affair, with the last three meetings all ending in draws, this match may finally favour Crystal Palace. Oliver Glasner’s side, though underwhelming this season, have shown glimpses of resilience and improvement, particularly since their morale-boosting victory over Tottenham. Playing at home, Palace will be eager to capitalise on Fulham’s inconsistent away form and defensive vulnerabilities.

In their last three games, Palace have remained unbeaten in all competitions, and Glasner’s defence has proven surprisingly resilient, conceding just once in the first halves of their last six Premier League matches. This newfound defensive solidity, coupled with the tactical discipline instilled by Glasner, provides the foundation Palace need to edge out Fulham in what is likely to be a closely-fought game. Moreover, Crystal Palace’s reliance on the individual flair of players like Eberechi Eze could be the key to unlocking a Fulham defence that has looked shaky, particularly in the latter stages of matches. Eze’s form has been encouraging, and with Jean-Philippe Mateta likely leading the line, Palace’s attack seems primed to exploit Fulham’s lapses.

Fulham’s inability to keep a clean sheet in their last three away matches is another reason Palace could snatch all three points. Even though Fulham are well-organised under Silva, they tend to leave spaces at the back as games progress, a flaw that Palace are more than capable of exploiting. BettingTips4You.com’s expert, Herrin Kendrick, sums it up best: “Fulham are formidable in spirit, but their defensive frailties away from Craven Cottage make them vulnerable. With Palace’s recent surge in form, it’s hard not to back the Eagles for a narrow win here.”

In a fixture that both teams could easily draw, Palace’s slight edge at home, combined with Fulham’s patchy away performances, leans the scales in the Eagles’ favour.

Correct Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Fulham

Given the nature of this fixture and the current form of both sides, a narrow 2-1 victory for Crystal Palace seems a realistic outcome. Fulham’s recent form has seen them both score and concede on their travels, particularly late in games, while Palace, though hardly prolific, have shown they can grind out close results. With Crystal Palace’s defence solidifying in the first half of games, Fulham may struggle to break through until later stages, by which time Palace could have already asserted a lead.

A 2-1 scoreline reflects both sides’ strengths and weaknesses. Palace’s defence may falter late on, given Fulham’s tendency to score towards the end of matches, but the Eagles are likely to hold on for a narrow win. The 2-1 prediction is a compromise that respects Fulham’s threat while favouring Palace’s home advantage.

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