Fulham are aiming to complete a first league double over Crystal Palace since 2000/01. The Eagles, though, are unbeaten in five visits to Craven Cottage, dating back two decades, their longest-ever undefeated streak in West London.
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Last weekend, the Cottagers claimed an impressive 2-1 home victory over high-flying Nottingham Forest, thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and then Calvin Bassey. That made it three wins from four Premier League games for Marco Silva's side, who've lost only two of 13 league outings since the start of December, also reaching the FA Cup fifth round during this timeframe.
As a result, the Whites have moved up to eighth, thereby occupying the last potential European position. They aim to win three successive Premier League matches for the first time since January 2023, a streak that featured a 3-0 battering of Palace.
As for Crystal Palace, they will make the nine-mile journey northwest looking to get back to winning ways, following a shock 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Everton last Saturday evening. On the road, however, Oliver Glasner's team are unbeaten in eight, winning each of their last three, so the Eagles supporters housed inside the Putney End will be optimistic of celebrating a victory.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 52.
- Fulham Wins: 19. Draws: 19. Crystal Palace Wins: 14.
Fulham Team News
Kenny Tete, Harry Wilson and Reiss Nelson remain sidelined, the latter could well have played his last game for Fulham, after being forced to have hamstring surgery last weekend. With two wingers sidelined, Willian rejoined the club, after his contract at Olympiacos had been terminated, making his second debut for the club last weekend.
Marco Silva is actually expected to name an unchanged lineup, featuring Saša Lukić who has to be careful, because a booking here would see him sit out Fulham's next two fixtures, Wolves (A) and Brighton (A), suspended. Raúl Jiménez will continue to lead the line, chosen over Rodrigo Muniz.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukić, Troaré, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Fulham Players to Watch vs Crystal Palace
Emile Smith Rowe scored his fifth goal for Fulham a week ago, one of which came at Selhurst Park when the Cottagers left victorious in the reverse fixture in November.
Crystal Palace Team News
Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré remain sidelined but, after both Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze came off the bench at half time against Everton, the duo are expected to return to the lineup. The latter will return to the forward line, where Romain Esse has seen just seven minutes of Premier League football since joining from Millwall, in which he scored, which isn't a bad ratio, but he'll be hoping for more action on the banks of the River Thames.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Fulham: (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Lerma, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
Crystal Palace Player to Watch vs Fulham
Jean-Philippe Mateta was on target yet again in defeat against Everton, his 14th of the campaign, although he's yet to score against or claim a win over Fulham in four attempts.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction
We are backing Fulham to make home advantage count. Both sides are in good form, making this clash tough to call, but we're forecasting a narrow home win: Fulham 2-1 Crystal Palace.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Fulham vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on TV channel?
Fulham vs Crystal Palace will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Fulham vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on live streaming?
Fulham vs Crystal Palace will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Fulham vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?
Fulham vs Crystal Palace takes place on Saturday 22 February 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).