Fulham vs Crystal Palace: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Fulham vs Crystal Palace
• Date: Sunday, 07 December 2025
• Kick-off: 16:30 GMT
• Venue: Craven Cottage

Fulham are coming into this match with a mixed bag of results, showing they can compete with the big boys but also have their off days. Their recent win against Tottenham away from home suggests they've got the firepower to trouble Crystal Palace, especially with players like Jiménez and Iwobi in fine form. However, their defensive frailties, as seen in the loss to Manchester City, could be a concern against a Palace side that's been solid at the back.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have been fairly consistent, with a strong defensive record in their recent wins against Wolves and Brentford. They'll be looking to exploit any weaknesses in Fulham's backline, particularly with Mateta leading the line. However, their loss to Manchester United shows they can be vulnerable, and Fulham will be hoping to capitalise on that.

Fulham's recent form has been a rollercoaster, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. They've shown they can beat top teams like Tottenham away from home, which should give them confidence going into this match. However, their heavy defeat to Manchester City at home might still be lingering in their minds, and they'll need to tighten up at the back to get a result against Crystal Palace.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 4-5 vs Manchester City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sunderland (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Wolves (H)

Crystal Palace have been in decent form, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five games. Their defence has been particularly strong, keeping clean sheets in three of those matches, which bodes well for their chances against Fulham. However, their loss to Manchester United at home shows they're not unbeatable, and they'll need to be at their best to come away with a result here.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Wolves (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Brighton (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)

The head-to-head record between these two teams has been fairly even, with Crystal Palace winning two, Fulham winning one, and two draws in their last five meetings. However, Palace have had the upper hand recently, winning the last two encounters, including a 3-0 victory in the FA Cup. Fulham will be looking to turn the tide, but Palace will have confidence from their recent successes against their London rivals.

Recent Premier League Results

• Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace (29 Mar 2025) - FA Cup
• Fulham 0-2 Crystal Palace (22 Feb 2025)
• Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham (09 Nov 2024)
• Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace (27 Apr 2024)
• Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham (23 Sep 2023)

• Rodrigo Muniz (Hamstring) - Out

• Antonee Robinson (Knee) - Out

• Cheick Doucouré (Knee) - Out

• Caleb Kporha (Back) - Out

• Chadi Riad (Knee) - Out

• Borna Sosa (Knock) Doubt

• Ismaila Sarr (Ankle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Tete (DF), Andersen (DF), Bassey (DF), Sessegnon (DF), Lukić (MF), Berge (MF), Wilson (MF), Smith-Rowe (MF), Iwobi (MF), Jiménez (AT)

Fulham are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Leno in goal and a back four of Tete, Andersen, Bassey, and Sessegnon. In midfield, Lukić and Berge will provide the base, allowing Wilson, Smith-Rowe, and Iwobi to push forward and support Jiménez up top.

• Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Richards (DF), Lacroix (DF), Guéhi (DF), Muñoz (MF), Wharton (MF), Lerma (MF), Mitchell (MF), Kamada (MF), Pino (AT), Mateta (AT)

Crystal Palace are likely to stick with their 3-4-2-1 shape, with Henderson between the sticks and a back three of Richards, Lacroix, and Guéhi. The wing-backs, Muñoz and Mitchell, will provide width, while Wharton and Lerma anchor the midfield, allowing Kamada and Pino to support Mateta in attack.

• Jiménez vs Guéhi: Jiménez's physicality and movement will be key against Guéhi's solid defending.

• Iwobi vs Muñoz: Iwobi's creativity will be tested by Muñoz's defensive discipline.

• Berge (Fulham): Berge's work rate makes him crucial for Fulham's midfield balance.

• Mitchell (Crystal Palace): Mitchell's energy and defensive work on the left flank will be vital for Palace.

Fulham vs Crystal Palace at 16:30 GMT on Sunday, 07 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace.

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