- Date and Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024. 3:00 PM GMT+1
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
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Crystal Palace
It hasn’t been the start to the season that Crystal Palace fans would have been hoping for under Oliver Glasner. The Eagles sit just two points clear of the drop zone. However, their form has picked up in recent weeks after going three without defeat across all competitions.
But, defensive issues once again marred their progression after playing out a 2-2 draw with Wolves last weekend. The 3-4-2-1 formation doesn’t appear to be working for Glasner, as full-back Tyrick Mitchell and Daniel Munoz look uncomfortable in unfamiliar wing-back roles.
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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) November 4, 2024
It also can’t be overstated the loss that Michael Olise has had on the team. Palace have recorded an xG of 10.21 from open play this season, and have scored just three goals.
Life may not get any easier before the international break this weekend, with Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze still sidelined with respective injuries.
Fulham
Marco Silva should be given huge praise for the job that he is doing at Fulham. The Cottagers moved up to ninth with a dramatic win against Brentford on Monday, with Harry Wilson netting twice in second-half injury time.
Late goals have been a trademark of this Fulham side this term, as they have registered an xG of 3.02 and four goals in the final 15 minutes of Premier League matches.
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— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) November 5, 2024
Silva has kept faith with the 4-2-3-1 formation this term, with Andreas Pereira and Sander Berge operating in front of the back line, and Emile Smith Rowe being an important signing to link-up the play behind the formidable Raul Jimenez.
Despite their impressive start, the Cottagers are still underperforming in terms of an xG of 15.03 after netting just ten goals.
A reason for Fulham’s excellent start to the season is down to the fact that Silva has been able to name the same team week-in-week-out, with only Saša Lukić out due to injury.
Bet hereCrystal Palace vs Fulham Prediction
- Pick: Fulham to win
- Odds: 2.77 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-3 Fulham
The fact Palace will be without key stars such as Wharton and Eze this weekend is hard to overlook.
Meanwhile, the struggles that their wing-backs have endured will make them vulnerable against the Fulham 4-2-3-1 formation, which has been practiced to perfection. The wide areas give the Cottagers the edge, and they look more than capable of creating the chances that they will require to win this match.
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— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) November 5, 2024
Before making a Crystal Palace vs Fulham prediction, it is important to note that the Cottagers are unbeaten in their last five matches against the Eagles, and have taken five points from their last three visits to Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Fulham Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Andreas Pereira to Register 1+ Assist
- Odds: 7 (22Bet)
Andreas Pereira has been one of the most consistent players in the Fulham team this season, and everything that the Cottagers create goes through the Brazilian. He could be a solid football prediction to register an assist this weekend. Pereira has registered an xA of 2.08 this season, and averages 3.12 key passes per 90 minutes.
Alternatively, over 5.5 cards could be a good betting angle in this London derby. Fulham has averaged over 5.5 in 33% of their matches this season, while Crystal Palace have breached the same benchmark in 40% of their matches.
Palace average 2.40 yellows per match in home fixtures, while the Cottagers are averaging 2.20 cards per match on the road.
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