Fulham vs Crystal Palace Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get the Fulham vs Crystal Palace prediction, probable lineups and betting picks for Wednesday's game, plus Same Game Parlay ideas and standout odds.
Jade Griffiths - October 28, 2026, 1:13 PM EDT
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Competition | English League Cup |
|---|---|
Game Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
Game Time | 3:45 PM ET / 12:45 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Craven Cottage |
Fulham host Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on Wednesday in an English League Cup London derby, and there is no extra time: a tie after 90 minutes goes straight to penalties.
Fulham are -125 (Polymarket) favorites on the moneyline, and Álvaro Arbeloa's side have been tightening up at the back lately, which matters with rotation expected across both lineups.
Crystal Palace have blown hot and cold under Pierre Sage, yet the visitors still pack plenty of attacking quality. They are +400 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.
History leans hard toward the visitors. Crystal Palace have won their last 5 away games against Fulham in all competitions, and Fulham have to flip that trend at home.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Recent Results
Fulham have found some defensive steel, grinding out consecutive 1-0 Premier League wins over Hull City and Coventry City. Their cup outings have been looser, highlighted by a 3-2 win over West Ham after they got past AFC Wimbledon. With Rodrigo Muniz pushing to lead the line, Arbeloa has a striker hungry to add some punch.
Crystal Palace have been hard to read under Pierre Sage, and Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle United was another setback. European commitments are adding to the load. In this competition they looked sharp, beating Middlesbrough 3-0 at Selhurst Park. Yéremy Pino is the one constant, an ever-present in their recent starting lineups.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Fulham: Emile Smith Rowe (Injured/doubtful), Ryan Sessegnon (Suspended)
Crystal Palace: Chadi Riad (Injured/out), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Injured/out), Quinten Timber (Injured/out), Jørgen Strand Larsen (Injured/doubtful), Dean Henderson (Injured/doubtful)
Fulham
Rotation will shape the Fulham vs Crystal Palace lineups. Ryan Sessegnon continues to serve a three-game suspension, and Emile Smith Rowe remains a fitness concern despite returning to training. Álvaro Arbeloa is expected to rotate, with Benjamin Lecomte, Joachim Andersen and Harrison Reed among those pushing for starts, while Rodrigo Muniz could replace Gonzalo García up front.
Crystal Palace
Chadi Riad, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Quinten Timber remain sidelined, while Jørgen Strand Larsen is doubtful after picking up a knock in European action. Dean Henderson is nearing a return from a foot problem, but Walter Benítez could keep the gloves. Pierre Sage is expected to shuffle the deck, and Eddie Nketiah could lead the line in place of Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Fulham
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Lecomte; K. Tete, J. Andersen, J. Cuenca, A. Robinson; H. Reed, H. Larsson; Kevin, J. King, C. Palacios; R. Muniz
Crystal Palace
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: W. Benítez; Ó. Mingueza, A. Disasi, H. Ahanor, B. Chilwell; W. Hughes, J. Lerma; D. Osorio, Y. Pino, D. McNeil; E. Nketiah
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Fulham vs Crystal Palace prediction is a 2-1 home win. The head-to-head screams Palace, but this is a rotated cup matchup, and Fulham's recent defensive improvement plus home field swings it their way. Palace have enough quality to find the net once, so the hosts need Rodrigo Muniz and the attack to be clinical at the other end.
Best Picks
Fulham to Win in the Moneyline market. This is the anchor of our Fulham vs Crystal Palace best picks: Arbeloa's side have the steadier recent form and home field, and the hosts winning lines up with our projected scoreline.
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Fulham have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home games against Crystal Palace in all competitions, and our projected scoreline clears the line too.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Same Game Parlay
Our Fulham vs Crystal Palace same game parlay picks combine a Fulham win, Rodrigo Muniz to score anytime, both teams to score and Jefferson Lerma to be shown a card.
Fulham on the moneyline fits our read: home field, a defense that has been holding firm lately and a Palace side set to make several changes.
Rodrigo Muniz is in line to start up front in the Anytime Goalscorer market, and a striker handed a cup start has every reason to be hungry against a reshuffled Palace back line.
Both Teams To Score makes sense because Crystal Palace have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 9 away games against Fulham in all competitions.
Jefferson Lerma is listed to start in the Palace midfield, and a holding role in a derby comes with plenty of tackles to make, which makes a card a reasonable add.
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Fulham vs Crystal Palace Talking Points
The Fulham vs Crystal Palace betting odds back the hosts, but the record books do not. Fulham are still chasing a first win in the previous meetings between these sides, with a single tie their only reward. Palace supporters sold out their initial allocation and were handed an extra 800 tickets, so the away end will be loud. If Fulham's defense holds its recent shape, this is the night that hoodoo can end.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace Predictions FAQs
When is the Fulham vs Crystal Palace English League Cup game?
Wednesday's game kicks off at 3:45 PM ET / 12:45 PM PT.
Where is Fulham vs Crystal Palace being played?
The game is being played at Craven Cottage.
What are the probable lineups for Fulham vs Crystal Palace?
Fulham are listed in a 4-2-3-1 with B. Lecomte in goal and R. Muniz as the probable center forward. Crystal Palace are also listed in a 4-2-3-1 with W. Benítez in goal and E. Nketiah as the probable forward.
What is the prediction for Fulham vs Crystal Palace?
The prediction expects a competitive London derby with rotation likely on both sides. Fulham's recent defensive improvement and home advantage are seen as factors that could be enough to progress.
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