A London derby awaits in the Premier League on New Year's Day as Crystal Palace host Fulham at Selhurst Park in an evening kick-off. Both teams are in ninth and 10th place respectively in the table, separated by just goal difference.
However, both teams are also in contrasting form, with Palace struggling at the minute and Fulham flying. Nonetheless, we are expecting an intriguing battle in the capital.
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Crystal Palace vs Fulham prediction: Eagles to struggle again?
Key stats
- Palace are winless in five games in all competitions, losing the last three.
- Fulham have won their last three league matches.
- Palace have won the previous three H2Hs in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
Palace's home advantage should count for something, but unfortunately, their form at Selhurst has let them down in recent games. Fulham should be confident of getting a positive result here, whether it is a draw or all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Palace favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Palace, perhaps surprisingly due to current form, have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Both a draw and a Fulham victory can still be backed at around 30% each.
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Most recent H2Hs: Palace hoping for four in a row
As mentioned before, Palace have won the last three meetings between the two sides. However, with Fulham in better form, it is hard to see the Eagles making it four in a row, even on home soil.
England Premier League 07/12/25
Fulham
Crystal Palace
England FA Cup 29/03/25
Fulham
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 22/02/25
Fulham
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 09/11/24
Crystal Palace
Fulham
England Premier League 27/04/24
Fulham
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace preview: Richards still a doubt
Chris Richards is still a doubt for Palace through injury. Daniel Munoz, Daichi Kamada and Ismaila Sarr are among the most notable absentees.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK); Lacroix, Lerma, Guehi; Clyne, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Pino, Nketiah & Mateta
Last five results:
- Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham
- Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 2-2 KuPS
- Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City
Fulham preview: No fresh concerns
Fulham have reported no fresh concerns in their squad at the time of writing. Nigerian trio Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi are still on Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) duty, while the likes of Rodrigo Muniz are still on the treatment table with injury.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK); Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin & Jimenez
Last five results:
- West Ham 0-1 Fulham
- Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest
- Newcastle 2-1 Fulham
- Burnley 2-3 Fulham
- Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace
Player to watch: Raul Jimenez
Raul Jimenez has scored the winning goal in each of Fulham's last two games, proving to be deadly in front of goal at the moment. The Mexican striker will have to be marked tightly by Palace, should the Eagles wish to keep him quiet for the whole 90 minutes at Selhurst.