Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction 29 March 2025
🔊 Which team will emerge victorious in the London derby? The rivals are set to battle for a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals, and with most of the traditional favorites already out of the tournament, the trophy is within reach. Fulham are considered the favorites in this matchup, boasting a more successful season and the home advantage at Craven Cottage. However, Crystal Palace shouldn't be underestimated. At this stage of the season, they are at least on par with their upcoming opponent. Therefore, we'll explore various scenarios to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
Over a span of 18 head-to-head matches, Fulham have the upper hand with a 39% win rate. This season, the teams have clashed twice in the English Premier League. In November, Fulham came out on top at Selhurst Park, aided in part by a red card for Crystal Palace (2-0). However, in February, the Eagles exacted their revenge with a 2-0 victory. Playing a counter-attacking game, they created more scoring opportunities, and it's worth mentioning that the Cottagers failed to register a single shot on target. Notably, Fulham haven't won any of their last six head-to-heads at Craven Cottage. Therefore, it's reasonable to consider the option that Crystal Palace will not lose.
Head-to-head statistics Fulham - Crystal Palace
Fulham Team Overview
Fulham have navigated through three rounds of the FA Cup. While victories over Watford (4-1) and Wigan (2-1) came with relative ease, their encounter with Manchester United was decided by a penalty shootout. Calvin Bassey put the Cottagers ahead just before halftime. However, with 15 minutes left in regulation, parity was restored. No further goals were scored, and in the shootout, Fulham remained flawless.
Following that, the team played two Premier League matches. In the first, they suffered a defeat to Brighton (1-2), conceding a penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time. In their last outing, the Cottagers kept a clean sheet against Tottenham (2-0), securing victory with goals from substitutes Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon. It should be noted that Wilson, Tete, and Nelson, long-term absentees due to injury, will not feature in the upcoming match. Robinson's participation is also doubtful.
Match Results: Fulham
Crystal Palace Team Overview
Crystal Palace had a rocky start to the season. However, the management didn't rush to replace the coach. Oliver Glasner stepped in and addressed the issues. At least for now, the team is on an upswing, having suffered only two defeats in the last three months. In this context, the FA Cup isn't entirely indicative, as they haven't faced any Premier League opponents on their way to the quarter-finals. Nevertheless, Crystal Palace secured clean-sheet victories over Stockport County (1-0) and Doncaster (2-0). Against Millwall, they couldn't keep a clean sheet, conceding despite having a numerical advantage, but still managed a convincing win (3-1).
In the Premier League, Crystal Palace are mid-table contenders. Yet, they recently thrashed Aston Villa (4-1) and edged Ipswich Town (1-0) in the last round despite poor finishing. In the upcoming match, Doucouré and Ried will be sidelined due to injuries. Notably, Ward has recovered and played 45 minutes in a friendly after his injury. The participation of Jean-Philippe Mateta is uncertain, as he missed the last match due to a head injury.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The referee for this match is Darren England, who has officiated 14 matches across various competitions this season. Notably, he oversaw the Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle clash, where he issued three yellow cards to each side. However, England's average stands at just 4.36 yellow cards per game over this period.
Both teams average 2.1 yellow cards per match this season. Crystal Palace have managed to keep their bookings to two or fewer in 6 of their last 7 away games. Meanwhile, Fulham have seen no more than one yellow card in eight consecutive home fixtures. Given these stats, a bet on total yellow cards under 3.5 seems worth considering.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Crystal Palace have improved significantly through their defense recently, resulting in low-scoring encounters. For instance, they've seen total goals under 2.5 in six straight away games, which could also apply to the upcoming match.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Fulham hold the edge in corners this season, averaging 5.8 compared to Crystal Palace's 4.5. In 6 of their last 7 away matches, Crystal Palace have had no more than four corners. Conversely, Fulham have registered at least six corners in 7 of their last 8 games. This scenario suggests a bet on home team to win the corner count.
Editor's Prediction
Fulham are considered favorites for the upcoming clash, yet overcoming Crystal Palace is no easy task at the moment. In the past three months, only Brentford and Everton have managed to do so, and during this period, the Cottagers themselves suffered a defeat at home in their head-to-head meeting with Palace. Therefore, we lean towards a 1-1 draw.
It's highly likely that Crystal Palace will adopt a defensive approach. Fulham are well aware of this but won't commit too many players forward due to the high risk of making a costly mistake. Coming back from a goal down would be extremely challenging, so the game is expected to be low-scoring, much like Palace's last six away matches. In this scenario, our key bet recommendation is on total goals under 2.5.
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