Fulham vs Crystal Palace prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
English Premier League
In the 3rd round of the English Premier League, Fulham will face Crystal Palace on September 5, 2026. Both sides believe they can triumph in this derby.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace team news and expert analysis
The club from Craven Cottage confirmed their respectable level last season by finishing 11th. They collected 52 points, just one fewer than Brighton and two behind Sunderland. However, Marco Silva left over the summer and was replaced by Arbeloa. He began his tenure with a 2-3 defeat to Chelsea. They subsequently redeemed themselves in the League Cup by comfortably beating Wimbledon 3-0. In the second round, though, they once again failed to score, losing 0-1 to Sunderland.
In addition to the FA Cup they won the season before last, their neighbours added further silverware. A year ago, they lifted the domestic Super Cup, before adding success in the Conference League in the spring. However, Glasner subsequently left the project as he had announced. He was replaced by Pierre Sage, who began his tenure with a 0-2 defeat to Everton. Against Manchester City, they managed only a consolation goal, suffering a 1-4 defeat.
The London mid-table side scored an average of 1.24 goals per game while conceding 1.34. Their opponents, who also won a European trophy, scored fewer, averaging 1.08 goals per match, while conceding the same 1.34.
Head to Head matches: Fulham vs Crystal Palace
After three consecutive victories, Crystal Palace settled for a home draw in January.
Both sides have looked weak, but Arbeloa's men have home advantage, so we are backing them with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.62).
Fulham vs Crystal Palace: key statistics and trends
- Fulham have lost two of their three matches
- Crystal Palace have lost both of their matches this season
Fulham vs Crystal Palace: Possible starting lineups
Fulham are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Leno - Robinson, Cuenca, Bassey, Castagne - Iwobi, Berge - Palacios, King, Bobb - García
Crystal Palace are expected to play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Henderson - Riad, Richards, Canvо - Mitchell, Kamada, Wharton, Muñoz - Nketiah, McNeil - Mateta
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