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Fulham and Crystal Palace will both be searching for their first points of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign when they meet at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
The Cottagers have endured a difficult opening to the season, suffering defeats against Chelsea and Sunderland, leaving Alvaro Arbeloa's side at risk of losing their first three matches.
Palace have also struggled to make a positive start under new manager Pierre Sage, with the Eagles losing their opening two fixtures against Everton and Manchester City.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace key stats
- Crystal Palace are undefeated against Fulham in their last five meetings.
- Fulham have failed to keep a clean sheet against the Eagles in their past five matches.
- The Eagles have scored first in four of their last five matches against the Cottagers.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace preview: Draw on the cards?
Fulham vs Crystal Palace — Tale of the Tape
| Fulham | vs | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 18th |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Goals For | 1 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 15th | Home / Away Rank | 15th |
Fulham finished 11th in the Premier League last season, but they have endured a difficult start to the new campaign after losing both of their opening league matches.
The Cottagers began with a narrow 3-2 defeat against West London rivals Chelsea before suffering a 1-0 loss to Sunderland, although they did record their first win of the season by beating AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the EFL Cup.
Alvaro Arbeloa's side will be without Tom Cairney, who remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury, while summer signing Gonzalo Garcia is expected to lead the line against Palace.
This is an important game for Fulham, as they face Liverpool and Manchester United next, and another defeat could spell disaster for Arbeloa.
Crystal Palace have undergone a significant rebuild during the summer, bringing in 10 new players while also seeing Maxence Lacroix and Daniel Munoz leave the club.
The Eagles have made a poor start under new manager Pierre Sage, losing 2-0 to Everton in their opener before suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat against Manchester City last time out.
Palace have already conceded six goals from their opening two matches, but their recent record against Fulham should provide some encouragement, with the Eagles unbeaten in their last five meetings and losing just once across their previous eight encounters.
Deadline-day arrivals Honest Ahanor, Ben Chilwell, Quentin Timber and Dario Osorio could all be involved at Craven Cottage, giving Sage several new options as he looks to guide Palace towards their first points of the season.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace form guide & betting tips
| Fulham | vs | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
LL |
Form | LL |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 16th | Form Table | 18th |
| 2 | Goals For | 1 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 6 |
LWL |
Form (All Comps) | LL |
Whispers predicts: Fulham 2-2 Crystal Palace
Both sides have endured a difficult start to the campaign, making this an important fixture as both will be desperate to get their first Premier League points on the board.
Fulham should have a slight advantage with home support behind them, but Palace's strong recent record in this fixture makes a draw an appealing option at 9/4 (3.25).
Five of Fulham's last seven matches have produced more than two goals, so Over 2.5 goals at 19/20 (1.95) looks like an attractive option.
Neither side has kept a clean sheet in their last three matches, making BTTS – Yes at 8/11 (1.73) another solid selection.
> Match result: Draw at 9/4 (3.25) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable