Fulham host Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Matchday 3, with both London clubs searching for their first victory after collecting zero wins from their opening fixtures.

Fulham’s Attack Gives Them the Edge at Craven Cottage

Fulham opened their league campaign with a 2-3 home defeat to Chelsea, but Joshua King and Gonzalo García both scored and have already established themselves as Álvaro Arbeloa’s main strikers. King produced three shots, including two on target, while García attempted three in his first 90 league minutes.

Tom Cairney is ruled out with a knee injury, and Luc De Fougerolles is doubtful. Arbeloa will still field Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge and Oscar Bobb behind García.

Fulham predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Iwobi; Palacios, King, Bobb; García.

Palace’s Defensive Problems Overshadow Their Goal Threat

Crystal Palace have started with consecutive defeats, losing 2-0 at Everton before Manchester City beat them 1-4 at Selhurst Park. This leaves Pierre Sage’s team with one goal scored and six conceded after two rounds.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is ruled out with a thigh injury, and Chadi Riad remains sidelined. Ismaïla Sarr is doubtful with a groin problem. Eddie Nketiah therefore carries greater responsibility after producing three shots and creating three chances across 123 league minutes.

Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Fulham (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Tomiyasu, Richards, Canvot; Khalaili, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; Pino, Nketiah; Strand Larsen.

Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Safe Tip: Fulham or Draw
Odds: 1.40 (22Bet)
Correct score prediction: Fulham 2-1 Crystal Palace
22Bet Booking Code: M7QK7

Key stats:

  • Palace have lost their opening two league games, conceding six goals.
  • Fulham scored twice against Chelsea in their opening Premier League match.
  • The Eagles conceded in each of their last two Premier League visits to Craven Cottage.

Fulham or Draw is a safe tip. Palace arrive after conceding four against Manchester City and two to Everton, while the Cottagers demonstrated considerably more attacking threat by scoring twice against Chelsea. Home advantage strengthens the case for backing Arbeloa’s team to avoid defeat.

The H2H record warns against taking Fulham at 2.304 for the outright victory. Palace won 2-1 at this venue last December before the teams drew 1-1 at Selhurst Park in January. Double chance provides valuable protection against another draw.

Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Value Tip

Value Tip: GG - Yes
Odds: 1.67 (22Bet)
22Bet Booking Code: 83RK7

Fulham have already shown their attacking potential through King and García, who both scored against Chelsea, while their defence conceded three goals in the same match. That combination creates a strong foundation for goals at both ends.

Palace have netted only once across their first two league games, so this is clearly a value tip. However, they scored in both Premier League H2Hs last season, winning 2-1 at Craven Cottage before drawing 1-1 at Selhurst Park. With Fulham already conceding three at home, 1.67 offers enough argument for the Eagles to find one goal in the contest.

Verdict: Fulham or Draw (1.40) - Fulham 2-1 Crystal Palace.