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Crystal Palace - Fulham
England Premier League - Selhurst Park
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Crystal Palace vs Fulham – Top Two Tips
Crystal Palace and Fulham make their return to competitive football when the Premier League returns on Boxing Day, and we're expecting a close and competitive 90-minutes between the two clubs.
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Draw
The last league meeting between these two clubs ended in a stalemate and we're predicting more of the same on Boxing Day. Three of Crystal Palace's last six competitive and non-competitive matches have ended in draws, while two of Fulham's last four outings also ended all square.
Both Teams to Score
There is a very good chance that we will see both teams score in this game as both sides like to play attacking football and often get caught out on counter-attacks. Each of Crystal Palace's last three matches, all friendlies, ended with both teams scoring, while the same can be said for four of Fulham's last five outings.
Everything you need to know ahead of Crystal Palace vs Fulham
Head to Head
28/02/21
England Premier League EPL
Crystal Palace
Fulham
0
0
24/10/20
England Premier League EPL
Fulham
Crystal Palace
1
2
02/02/19
England Premier League EPL
Crystal Palace
Fulham
2
0
11/08/18
England Premier League EPL
Fulham
Crystal Palace
0
2
30/07/16
Europe Friendlies Europe
Fulham
Crystal Palace
3
1
Last Five - Crystal Palace
19/03/23
England Premier League EPL
Arsenal
Crystal Palace
4
1
L
15/03/23
England Premier League EPL
Brighton
Crystal Palace
1
0
L
11/03/23
England Premier League EPL
Man City
Crystal Palace
1
0
L
04/03/23
England Premier League EPL
Aston Villa
Crystal Palace
1
0
L
25/02/23
England Premier League EPL
Liverpool
Crystal Palace
0
0
D
Last Five - Fulham
19/03/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Man Utd
Fulham
3
1
L
12/03/23
England Premier League EPL
Arsenal
Fulham
3
0
L
06/03/23
England Premier League EPL
Brentford
Fulham
3
2
L
28/02/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Leeds
Fulham
0
2
W
24/02/23
England Premier League EPL
Wolverhampton
Fulham
1
1
D
What will the team lineups be on Boxing Day?
Crystal Palace
The Eagles will have been disappointed to head into the break for the World Cup on the back of a defeat away at Nottingham Forest. Zaha should have put the visitors 1-0 up before the break but missed his 41st-minute spot-kick. Forest scored once in the second half through Gibbs-White to win the game and move a point behind Everton. McArthur, Richards and Ferguson could all miss the Boxing Day match through injury.
Predicted Lineup: Guaita (GK), Clyne, Andersen, Guéhi, Mitchell, Schlupp, Eze, Doucouré, Olise, Ayew & Zaha
Fulham
Fulham gave a good account of themselves at home to Man Utd last time out but ended up slipping to a narrow defeat in stoppage-time. Eriksen put the Red Devils in front in the 14th-minute but former United player, James, equalised for Fulham just after the hour mark. The game appeared to be heading for a draw until deep into stoppage-time when Gamacho scored the winner for Man Utd. Both Reed and Tete return from suspension ahead of the Boxing Day clash with the Eagles but Soloman and Kebano will miss out due to injury.
Predicted Lineup: Leno (GK), Ream, Diop, Robinson, Cairney, Pereira, Palhinha, Wilson, Willian, De Cordova-Reid & Mitrovic
Starting Lineups
Crystal Palace
Fulham
*Lineups are usually announced 1hr before kick-off
Player to Watch: Wilfried Zaha
Zaha remains Crystal Palace's talisman, their best player, the man they rely on for goals and assists.
With Ivory Coast failing to qualify for the World Cup, Zaha has will be itching to get back to competitive football for Palace and we're expecting a big performance from the 30-year-old.
Zaha certainly found his level at Crystal Palace after trying and failing to make an impression during his time at Old Trafford. Links to Everton surfaced a couple of years ago and while the player was seemingly keen on a move, Crystal Palace's asking price was simply far too high.
This season, Zaha has been in impressive form and he may well beat his goals total from last season which ended at 14, his best in the Premier League to date.
Zaha: 13 appearances, 6-goals and 2-assists in the Premier League this season.
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 28 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 69 |
| 2 |  Man City | 27 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 61 |
| 3 |  Man Utd | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 50 |
| 4 |  Tottenham | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 49 |
| 5 |  Newcastle | 26 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 20 | 47 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 42 |
| 7 |  Brighton | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 42 |
| 8 |  Brentford | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 42 |
| 9 | Fulham | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 39 |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 38 |
| 11 |  Aston Villa | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | -4 | 38 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -16 | 27 |
| 13 |  Wolverhampton | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | -19 | 27 |
| 14 |  Leeds | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | -9 | 26 |
| 15 |  Everton | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -18 | 26 |
| 16 |  Nottm Forest | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | -27 | 26 |
| 17 |  Leicester | 27 | 7 | 4 | 16 | -9 | 25 |
| 18 |  West Ham | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | -10 | 24 |
| 19 |  Bournemouth | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -29 | 24 |
| 20 |  Southampton | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | -23 | 23 |
FAQ for Crystal Palace vs Fulham
- Who are the favourites to win? – Crystal Palace are the bookmaker's choice to win.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham.
- What time is kick-off? – 15:00 GMT, 16:00 CET.
