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Admin - November 9, 2024
Competition: English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 9th November 2024
Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET / 18:00 EAT (Africa/Nairobi)
Venue: Selhurst Park (London)
A compelling London derby unfolds at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace hosts Fulham in a crucial Premier League clash. Our detailed analysis supports an X2 (Double Chance) Crystal Palace vs Fulham Prediction, backing Fulham to either win or draw in this metropolitan encounter.
The Eagles find themselves in a concerning position with just seven points from ten matches. Despite their recent upturn with a victory against Tottenham and an EFL Cup win over Aston Villa, their 2-2 draw with struggling Wolves indicates persistent inconsistency.
Team News: Palace faces significant selection challenges with Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton, Jefferson Lerma, Chadi Riad, and Matheus Franca all sidelined. Will Hughes’ suspension further compounds their midfield concerns.
The Cottagers sit impressively in ninth place with 15 points, just three points shy of Champions League qualification spots. Their transformation under Marco Silva continues to impress.
Team News: Fulham approaches this derby nearly at full strength, missing only Sasa Lukic. Harry Wilson, fresh from his match-winning brace against Brentford, is expected to start.
27 Apr 2024: Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace
23 Sep 2023: Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham
20 May 2023: Fulham 2-2 Crystal Palace
26 Dec 2022: Crystal Palace 0-3 Fulham
28 Feb 2021: Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham
24 Oct 2020: Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace
Wolves 2-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Aston Villa 1-2 Crystal Palace (Carabao Cup)
Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham (Premier League)
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
Fulham 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)
Everton 1-1 Fulham (Premier League)
Fulham 1-3 Aston Villa (Premier League)
Manchester City 3-2 Fulham (Premier League)
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Fulham (Premier League)
1. Head-to-Head Dominance: Fulham remains unbeaten in their last five meetings with Palace, demonstrating a strong record in this fixture.
2. Squad Depth Contrast: Palace’s multiple injuries versus Fulham’s near-full strength squad gives the visitors a significant advantage.
3. Away Performance: Fulham’s resilient away form, with just one loss in four road games, suggests they can manage hostile environments effectively.
4. Momentum Factor: Fulham’s dramatic victory over Brentford, coupled with Wilson’s impressive form, provides psychological advantage.
While Crystal Palace holds home advantage, Fulham’s superior form, better squad availability, and impressive head-to-head record make them strong candidates to avoid defeat. The combination of Palace’s injury crisis and Fulham’s European ambitions strengthens our X2 prediction for this London derby.
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