Crystal Palace vs Fulham Prediction 1 January 2026
🔊 The battle to stay in the top ten sees Crystal Palace take on Fulham. In the 19th round of the Premier League, the Cottagers from West London will travel south to Selhurst Park, where they celebrated their last triumph over the Eagles more than a year ago. Since then, three matches have passed, and the teams approach this encounter in contrasting forms; Palace are on a run of three consecutive Premier League defeats, while Fulham have strung together three straight victories. Whose streak is more likely to continue? Our editorial team provides an insightful prediction on the odds for both sides.
Head-to-Head
📊 Fulham have been unable to secure a positive result against Crystal Palace for three consecutive matches. Over the span of 10 games, the picture is less bleak: the Eagles have claimed four victories compared to two for the Cottagers. The teams have also drawn four times. Notably, in 9 out of these 10 encounters, the total goals have not exceeded 3.5.
Head-to-head statistics Crystal Palace - Fulham
Crystal Palace Team Overview
Just three rounds ago, Crystal Palace were among the top four teams in the Premier League, but three consecutive defeats have dropped them to ninth place. They are now three points behind the top five. Across all competitions, the Eagles' situation is even more dire: five matches without a win, with only a draw in the Conference League against Finnish side KuPS (2-2).
In the 18th round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace hosted Tottenham. Oliver Glasner's side dominated possession (62% to 38%) and posed more of a threat to the opponent's goal (15 shots with 1.79 xG compared to 8 shots with 0.86 xG). However, it was Spurs who found the net, albeit having two goals disallowed for offside, but one eventually stood. The final score was 2-1 in favor of the visitors.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Fulham Team Overview
While Crystal Palace have been slipping down the Premier League table, Fulham have experienced a rapid rise. This upswing is thanks to a series of three wins by the Cottagers. However, it's worth noting that none of their opponents were ranked higher than 17th place. Nonetheless, Marco Silva's squad have climbed from 15th to 10th place.
In their latest fixture, Fulham battled in a West London derby against West Ham at the London Stadium. The visitors held a slight edge in play, controlling possession 56% of the time and posing more threats on goal (15 shots with 1.51 xG compared to 11 shots with 1.15 xG). The only goal came in the dying moments of the match, scored by Raúl Jiménez, who found the net for the second consecutive game (1-0).
Match Results: Fulham
Latest news
Crystal Palace
🎙 Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Tottenham for the transfer of Brennan Johnson, contingent upon the 24-year-old winger agreeing to the move. The deal is reportedly worth around £35 million, and both parties are keen to finalize it. However, the Spurs midfielder has yet to make a definitive decision, as the Welsh international has other options on the table. This season in the Premier League, Johnson has scored two goals in 16 appearances.
❌ Since last season, Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad have been recovering from knee injuries. During the current campaign, Daniel Munoz, Daichi Kamada, and Caleb Kpora have also been sidelined. Meanwhile, Ismaïla Sarr has joined Senegal's national team to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fulham
🎙 Fulham's head coach praised his players following their victory over West Ham. "As we anticipated, the game was very intense. Matches like these aren't decisive, but for the home side, today's win was crucial. However, we showed our determination as well. We are thrilled. A third consecutive Premier League win is always challenging to achieve, especially away from home. And considering we kept a clean sheet, it's even better for us. I'm very pleased; the players deserve all the praise during this demanding period," said Marco Silva.
❌ Fulham's injury list remains unchanged for quite some time. Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz are still sidelined. Additionally, the Nigerian trio of Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Calvin Bassey have departed for the Africa Cup of Nations.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by the main referee Tony Harrington. His average of yellow cards over the last 20 Premier League matches stands at 3.8. In the previous 10 rounds, this figure has dropped to 3.4, but he is expected to have more work in the upcoming game. Firstly, it's a London derby. Secondly, the teams are close in the standings and will be battling to maintain their spot in the top ten. Given this intensity, a bet on total yellow cards over 3.5 seems well-founded.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Head-to-head clashes between these clubs rarely turn out to be thrilling. In four of the last six encounters, the total goals did not exceed 2.5, and no more than three goals were scored in six consecutive matches. Crystal Palace have struggled against the Cottagers at Selhurst Park, failing to score in four consecutive games. Fulham are the least prolific team among the top ten in the Premier League, with 21 goals in 18 rounds. The likelihood is high for a successful bet on both teams to score (no).
🚩 Corner Prediction
Crystal Palace rank third from the bottom in the Premier League for average corners per match (3.72 over 18 rounds). Oliver Glasner's main formation is 3-4-2-1, with key players on the flanks being Nathaniel Clyne and Tyrick Mitchell, who are primarily defenders. The main threat to opponents' goals comes from two playmakers, indicating that the Eagles do not heavily rely on set-pieces from corner flags. They have not exceeded five corners in eight consecutive league matches. We believe this trend will continue. Our prediction: total corners for Crystal Palace under 5.5.
Editorial Prediction
Crystal Palace, despite their disappointing run of four consecutive Premier League defeats and five matches without a win in all competitions, are considered favorites for the upcoming clash. Perhaps bookmakers remain unconvinced by Fulham's three successive victories over lower-tier teams in the standings. However, it's worth noting that the Eagles have struggled at home this season, failing to win in five straight games on their turf. Additionally, the last time they defeated the Cottagers at Selhurst Park was back in 2019. Given these factors, it seems reasonable to back that Fulham will not lose. Even a goalless draw should suffice for this outcome (0-0).
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Betting Tips: Crystal Palace - Fulham
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