Crystal Palace vs Fulham: Lineups, Team News, and Prediction

Crystal Palace, sitting mid-table, will host Fulham, who are just one place below them, in a Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on January 1, 2026, at 12:30 ET. Both teams will be eager to start the new year with a victory and climb further up the standings.

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Form

The Eagles are in 15th position in the form table, based on their last six home games, and lost their most recent match 0-1 at home against Tottenham. They have struggled at Selhurst Park recently and have not won any of their last three home games in the league.

Fulham, on the other hand, are in much better form, ranking 8th in the form table based on their last six away games. They are on a three-match winning streak in the Premier League after a 0-1 victory away to West Ham. They have also won their last three away matches.

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Head to Head

Historically, Crystal Palace have dominated recent encounters with Fulham, winning three of the last six matches between the two sides, with two draws and one win for Fulham. Palace have won three matches in a row against Fulham, and will look to make it four to get back on track.

The most recent match between these teams saw Fulham lose 1-2 at home.

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Crystal Palace vs Fulham Probable Lineups

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guéhi, Lacroix, Lerma; Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Clyne; Nketiah, Pino; Mateta

Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Robinson, Cuenca, Andersen, Tete; Lukic, Berge; Kevin, Rowe, Wilson; Jiménez

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Team News

Crystal Palace are dealing with a significant injury list, with Cheick Doucouré, Chadi Riad, Caleb Kporha, Daniel Muñoz, and Daichi Kamada all sidelined. Chris Richards is doubtful, and Ismaila Sarr is away on international duty. Eddie Nketiah could return to the starting lineup after being on the bench in the last match.

Fulham also have several players unavailable, with Rodrigo Muniz injured, Ryan Sessegnon doubtful, and Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samiel Chukwueze all away on international duty.

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Match Facts

• Crystal Palace have been losing at both half-time and full-time in their last 3 matches in the Premier League.
• Crystal Palace have lost their last 3 matches in the Premier League.
• Crystal Palace have won their last 3 matches against Fulham in all competitions.
• Crystal Palace have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Fulham in all competitions.
• Fulham have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 away matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
• Fulham have won their last 3 matches in the Premier League.
• Fulham have won with a 1-goal margin in their last 3 matches in the Premier League.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Fulham

Crystal Palace's recent struggles, particularly at home, combined with their extensive injury list, make them vulnerable in this match. Fulham, buoyed by their recent winning streak and strong away form, will be confident of securing another victory. Despite Palace's historical dominance in this fixture, Fulham's current momentum suggests they will edge this encounter. The match forecast suggests that Fulham will steal the ball from the opposition often, which could be a key factor in their success.

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Fulham have won their last three matches by a single goal, and with their attacking strengths likely to cause Crystal Palace problems, backing them to win by exactly one goal again could be a profitable angle.