Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace Preview – Match Preview
Marco Silva’s Fulham came back well after losing four Premier League matches in a row between September and October. The West London team have now won three of their last five league games.
Their good form began with a 3-0 home win against Wolves. After that, they lost 2-0 to Everton, but then beat Sunderland 1-0 at home and Tottenham 2-1 away.
Fulham couldn’t continue their winning run and lost 5-4 to Manchester City. They were 3-0 down, and even though Emile Smith-Rowe, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze scored, it still wasn’t enough to get a point.
Crystal Palace are in fifth place in the Premier League and are only one point behind the top four. In this season, only Tottenham and Arsenal have a better away record than Palace.
Palace started a run of three away wins in domestic competitions by beating Liverpool 3-0 and Wolves 2-0. After that, Oliver Glasner’s team lost 2-1 to Strasbourg and 2-1 at home to Manchester United.
The South London side bounced back with a 1-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday. Palace had only three shots on target, and Daniel Munoz scored the winning goal just before half-time.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace |
| Competition | Premier League (2025/26) |
| Date (Today) | 06 Dec 2025 |
| Kick-off | 10:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Craven Cottage |
| City | London |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Fulham FC Win | Crystal Palace Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2025 | FA Cup | Fulham | 0–3 | Crystal Palace |
| 22 Feb 2025 | Premier League | Fulham | 0–2 | Crystal Palace |
| 09 Nov 2024 | Premier League | Crystal Palace | 0–2 | Fulham |
| 27 Apr 2024 | Premier League | Fulham | 1–1 | Crystal Palace |
| 23 Sep 2023 | Premier League | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Fulham |
Fulham FC – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent (Home/Away) | Score / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2025 | Premier League | vs Manchester City (Home) | 4–5 L |
| 29 Nov 2025 | Premier League | vs Tottenham Hotspur (Away) | 2–1 W |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Premier League | vs Sunderland (Home) | 1–0 W |
| 08 Nov 2025 | Premier League | vs Everton (Away) | 0–2 L |
| 01 Nov 2025 | Premier League | vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (Home) | 3–0 W |
Crystal Palace – last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent (Home/Away) | Score / Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2025 | Premier League | vs Burnley (Away) | 1–0 W |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Premier League | vs Manchester United (Home) | 1–2 L |
| ?? Nov 2025* | Domestic Cup / Other | vs Strasbourg (Away) | 1–2 L |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Premier League | vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (Away) | 2–0 W |
| 09 Nov 2025 | Premier League | vs Brighton & Hove Albion (Home) | 0–0 D |
Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham FC | ~15 | 15 | 5-2-8 | ~17 | 19 | 22 | −3 | W-W-L-W-L |
| Crystal Palace | 5 | 15 | 8-4-3 | 28 | 18 | 11 | +7 | W-L-L-W-W |
Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks / Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham FC | Solid home performances, strong midfield control, good build-up play, dangerous on counter-attacks, consistent goal threat from wide players | Can be vulnerable to quick transitions, defensive lapses late in games, struggle when pressed high, inconsistent finishing at times |
| Crystal Palace | Strong defensive organisation, pacey wingers, good at set-pieces, effective counter-attacking, disciplined midfield shape | Lack of creativity in tight games, over-reliance on key attackers, occasional defensive errors under pressure, midfield can get overrun by high-possession teams |
Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace Team News & Lineup
Fulham FC (4-2-3-1):
Bernd Leno; Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Ryan Sessegnon; Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, Samuel Chukwueze; Raul Jimenez
Team news:
Rodrigo Muniz is out with a thigh injury.
Antonee Robinson is improving but still not ready; he may return within 1–3 weeks.
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
Dean Henderson; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi; Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell, Daichi Kamada, Yeremy Pino; Jean-Philippe Mateta
Team news:
Ismaila Sarr will probably miss the match because of an ankle injury. Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure are still out with long-term injuries. Borna Sosa might return on Sunday, and coach Oliver Glasner said he is hopeful Sosa will be available as an extra option.
Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction
Fulham and Crystal Palace don’t lose many games, and both teams play in a similar way. They can cancel each other out, so a Premier League draw looks like the best prediction at Craven Cottage.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Draw & BTTS: No | Both teams are strong defensively and don’t lose many games. A low-scoring draw looks likely. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Both teams NOT to keep a clean sheet – No | Fulham and Palace often struggle to score consistently; a 0–0 or 1–1 is more likely. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Draw | Both sides play cautiously and have similar strengths, so the match can stay level throughout. | ★★★★☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Under 2.5 | Both teams’ recent matches are usually low-scoring with tight defending. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Draw by 1 goal (1–1) | Very balanced teams, so a narrow 1–1 draw is the most predictable outcome. | ★★★☆☆ |
