- Date and Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025. 16:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
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| Fulham vs Crystal Palace | February 22, 2025. 16:00 GMT+1 |
| Fulham odds | 2.04 |
| Crystal Palace odds | 3.60 |
| Draw | 3.50 |
| Over/Under 2.5 | 1.94/1.86 |
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Preview and Team News
Fulham Team News
Marco Silva’s Fulham will be chasing a third straight win in their hunt for European qualification. They have performed well in recent wins over Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, and a victory this Saturday could see them leapfrog the former into seventh.
Fulham have performed consistently at both ends of the field this season, scoring 31 open-play goals from an xG of 32.82, and allowing 28 open-play goals from an xGA of 21.41. A threat from corners has been evident throughout the campaign, scoring three from an xG of 5.42.
| Fulham`s Statistic | Value |
| Matches Played | 25 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Goals Scored | 38 |
| Open-Play Goals Scored | 31 |
| Open-Play Goals Conceded | 28 |
| Goals Conceded | 33 |
| Goal Difference | +5 |
| Points | 39 |
| League Position | 8th |
| Expected Open Play Goals (xG) | 32.82 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 36.1 |
| Expected Goals Against (xGA) | 28.0 |
| Expected Open Play Goals Against (xGA) | 21.41 |
| Set-Piece Goals | 3 |
| Set-Piece Expected Goals (xG) | 5.42 |
Silva doesn’t have any fresh injury concerns this weekend, as only Harry Wilson and Kenny Tete remain out. Adama is likely to keep his spot after impressing against Nottingham Forest.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Adama, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez.
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner was left rueing missed chances against Everton last weekend, as Crystal Palace suffered a 1-2 home defeat, despite registering an xG of 2.31. However, their overall form remains promising after winning three of their last five to move clear of the relegation places.
Despite this, Crystal Palace have been wasteful in the final third throughout the season. They have scored just 16 goals from open play, despite accumulating an xG of 31.51. Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaila Sarr, and Eberechi Eze are all underperforming in front of goal according to the metric.
| Statistic | Value |
| Open Play Goals Scored | 16 |
| Expected Goals (xG) from Open Play | 31.51 |
| Top Underperforming Forwards | Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr, Eberechi Eze |
Matheus Franca played for the U21s in midweek, but is unlikely to be thrown back into first-team action on Saturday. Crystal Palace will also be without Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré due to injury. Joel Ward may be fit enough for a place on the bench. Adam Wharton is pushing for a start.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Fulham (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guehi, Richards, Lacroix; Muñoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta.
Bet hereFulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction
- Pick: The Draw
- Odds: 3.50 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace
The trends of draws, when these sides clash, could be an intriguing angle when making a Fulham vs Crystal Palace prediction.
Despite failing to win in their last five home matches against Crystal Palace, Fulham have played out draws on three occasions. The home side have also played out ties in three of their last seven London derbies.
Crystal Palace have also played out draws in six of their last 14 away matches against teams from the capital. Little separates these sides on recent form, and the points being shared could be considered a good result for both managers.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 4.5 Cards
- Odds: 1.80 (22Bet)
Despite being a London derby, it is easy to make a case that this showdown won’t be an ill-tempered affair. Crystal Palace and Fulham both rank among the best-disciplined teams in the Premier League, with the visitors averaging just 1.92 cards per 90. They have had over 4.5 cards in just 44% of their fixtures this season.
Meanwhile, Fulham have averaged 2.16 cards per match in the Premier League, and have had under 4.5 cards in 56% of their matches this season.
Crystal Palace’s habit of giving up clear openings from corners is evident from an xGA of 7.41, despite only allowing three goals. Fulham’s xG of 5.42 corners indicates that they should hold a threat from set-pieces this weekend. Therefore, Raul Jimenez’s aerial threat could come into play. The Mexican has scored nine in 25 this season, and he could be an interesting scoring angle on Saturday.
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