Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction - Premier League Round

Match context

At 11:30 PM on December 7th, 2025, Craven Cottage will host a Premier League clash between Fulham and Crystal Palace. This match holds significant importance for both teams, with contrasting objectives: Crystal Palace seeking to consolidate their position in the top group, while Fulham aims to accumulate points to improve their ranking.

Form and Ranking Position

Crystal Palace are having an impressive season, currently sitting in 6th place with 23 points after 14 matches. Their form has been very consistent, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 defeat in their last 5 games. The "Eagles'" strength lies in their solid defense, having conceded only 11 goals, one of the best records in the league.

On the opposite side, Fulham are currently in 15th place with 17 points. The Craven Cottage side have shown inconsistent form, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last 5 league matches. However, their biggest strength is their home ground, where they have secured 4 of their 5 wins this season. Despite this, their defense remains a concern with 22 goals conceded.

History of confrontations

In their last five Premier League encounters, Crystal Palace have held the advantage. The visitors have secured two wins, two draws, and suffered only one defeat against Fulham. Notably, Fulham failed to score against Crystal Palace in their last two meetings.

• March 29, 2025: Fulham 0 - 3 Crystal Palace
• February 22, 2025: Fulham 0 - 2 Crystal Palace
• November 9, 2024: Crystal Palace 0 - 2 Fulham
• April 27, 2024: Fulham 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
• September 23, 2023: Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Fulham

Force situation

Both teams faced personnel losses ahead of this match, especially the visiting team.

Fulham

The home team will be without two key players:

• A. Robinson: absent due to knee injury.
• Rodrigo Muniz: absent due to hamstring injury.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's injury list is considerably longer, severely impacting the squad:

• R. Cardines: absent due to muscle injury.
• C. Doucoure: absent due to knee injury.
• C. Kporha: absent due to back injury.
• C. Riad: absent due to knee injury.
• I. Sarr: availability is uncertain due to ankle injury.
• B. Sosa: availability is uncertain due to a minor injury.

Analysis and predictions

Despite being considered the stronger team in terms of form and league position, a wave of injuries could make things difficult for Crystal Palace in their away match at Craven Cottage. Fulham, with the advantage of playing at home and a desperate need for points to distance themselves from the relegation zone, could very well spring a surprise.

However, with a well-organized defense and disciplined play demonstrated since the start of the season, Crystal Palace still have the potential to earn points. A draw or a narrow victory for the away team is considered a highly likely scenario, based on the overall difference in quality between the two teams.

Team lineup updated at 22:53 on 07/12/2025

Official lineup

Fulham

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachMarco Alexandre Saraiva da Silva

Starting lineup:

• 1. Bernd Leno (G)
• 2. Kenny Tete (D)
• 5. Joachim Andersen (D)
• 3. Calvin Bassey (D)
• 21. Timothy Castagne (D)
• 16. Sanderson Berge (Medium)
• 17. Alex Iwobi (M)
• 8. Harry Wilson (M)
• 32. Emile Smith Rowe (M)
• 19. Samuel Chukwueze (M)
• 7. Raúl Jiménez (F)

Substitutes:

• 23. Benjamin Lecomte
• 15. Jorge Cuenca
• 31. Issa Diop
• 20. Saša Lukić
• 10. Tom Cairney
• 24. Joshua King
• 22. Kevin
• 11. Adama Traoré
• 18. Jonah Kusi-Asare

Crystal Palace

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachOliver Glasner

Starting lineup:

• 1. Dean Henderson (G)
• 26. Chris Richards (D)
• 5. Maxence Lacroix (D)
• 6. Marc Guéhi (D)
• 17. Nathaniel Clyne (M)
• 20. Adam Wharton (M)
• 18. Daichi Kamada (M)
• 3. Tyrick Mitchell (M)
• 9. Edward Nketiah (F)
• 10. Yéremy Pino (F)
• 14. Jean-Philippe Mateta (F)

Substitutes:

• 31. Remi Matthews
• 44. Walter Benítez
• 23. Jaydee Canvot
• 8. Jefferson Lerma
• 24. Borna Sosa
• 21. Romain Esse
• 19. Will Hughes
• 55. Justin Davenny
• 12. Christantus Uche