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Premier League: Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Kickoff Time: 2025-12-8 00:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/David Klein
Fulham suffered a narrow 4-5 defeat to Manchester City in their last home match, ending their two-match winning streak. It is noteworthy that despite Fulham’s overall performance this season being less than ideal, with the team hovering just above the relegation zone, their ability to gain points at home should not be underestimated. So far this season, Fulham has recorded 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses at home, with the two defeats being a 0-1 loss to Arsenal and the recent 4-5 loss to Manchester City. Against these two powerhouse teams, Fulham only lost by a single goal, highlighting their strong home resilience. Moreover, compared to their earlier struggles, Fulham’s form has improved recently, having achieved three victories in their last five league matches, including a win over Tottenham. Both their attacking and defensive performances have shown notable improvement.
Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 away victory against Burnley in their last match, ending a two-game losing streak. Palace has continued the stable performance from last season, even ranking near the top of the Premier League table at one point, showcasing impressive overall play. Their tactical system centers on quick counter-attacks and high pressing in midfield, excelling at exploiting gaps in opponents’ defenses and breaking through from the flanks. However, after a busy week with back-to-back matches, Crystal Palace is showing signs of fatigue. In their last five games, they have only managed 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, indicating a noticeable decline in form. Additionally, the consecutive away games have posed a significant physical challenge for the team.
Undoubtedly, Crystal Palace’s overall performance this season has been far superior to Fulham’s. However, the demands of back-to-back matches and away games have significantly drained Palace’s energy. In contrast, Fulham is focused solely on their home matches, enjoying a substantial advantage in fitness. Considering Fulham’s strong home performance, it would be reasonable to expect the Cottagers to secure points in this match.
Fulham‘s Last 5 Games: LWWLW
25-12-03: Fulham 4–5 Manchester City
25-11-30: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Fulham
25-11-22: Fulham 1-0 Sunderland
25-11-08: Everton 2-0 Fulham
25-11-01: Fulham 3-0 Wolverhampton
Crystal Palace‘s Last 5 Games: WLLWD
25-12-04: Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace
25-11-30: Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United
25-11-28: Strasbourg 2-1 Crystal Palace
25-11-22: Wolverhampton 0-2 Crystal Palace
25-11-09: Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton
Head-To-Head Record
25-03-29: Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace
25-02-22: Fulham 0-2 Crystal Palace
24-11-09: Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham
24-04-27: Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace
23-09-23: Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham
Prediction: Fulham win at home, or a draw