Crystal Palace Vs Fulham Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, November 9, 2024

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, November 9
• Kick-off Time: 3:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Selhurst Park, London

It’s Match Week 11 in the Premier League, Crystal Palace will aim to build on their recent performances when they welcome fellow London rivals Fulham at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The Eagles picked up their maiden league win of the season, after beating Tottenham Hotspurs 1-0 at home, followed by an EFL Cup victory over Aston Villa and Oliver Glasner’s side then shared the spoils with Wolverhampton Wanderers playing out a 2-2 draw away in a previous league outing on Saturday.

The Cottagers are filled with confidence following their late win over Brentford in another London derby clash at Craven Cottage, on Monday. Marco Silva’s men came from behind to snatch all three points in a 2-1 triumph, thanks to Fulham hero Harry Wilson’s sensation stoppage time double.

Palace are just 2 points clear of the relegation zone, standing in 17th place on the Premier League table securing 7 points so far this season. In contrast, Fulham are in a better state relative to the hosts, sitting in the middle of the table in the 9th position with 15 points in 10 league matches.

Crystal Palace Team News

The hosts will miss the services of their two key star players Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton as the duo has been ruled out and are expected to return after the November International break, confirmed by Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner himself. Chadi Riad, Jefferson Lerma and Matheus Franca are also on the sidelines with injuries. Also, Will Hughes is set to miss the match due to suspension following five yellow cards in the league.

Fulham Team News

The Visitors have only one absentee from their squad, the Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic is out after missing three straight games following a shoulder injury and isn’t expected to return anytime soon. Apart from that, Marco Silva has a full squad fit and thriving after their previous win and full stacked attack means he will have a hard time picking the starters from plenty of options ahead of the tricky trip to Crystal Palace’s den.

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Crystal Palace vs Fulham Predicted Lineup

Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Henderson

Defenders: Guéhi, Chalobah, Lacroix

Midfielders: Muñoz, Kamada, Doucouré, Mitchell

Forwards: Sarr, Nketiah; Jean Mateta

Fulham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Leno

Defenders: Tete, Anderson, Bassey, Robinson

Midfielders: Berge, Pereira; Iwobi, Smith Rowe, Nelson

Forward: Jiménez

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Head-to-Head Record

These two London rivals have faced each other 41 times across various competitions and divisions since 1921, and 17 out of the total fixtures have ended in a draw with Crystal Palace and Fulham sharing points. The Glazers registered only 8 wins and the Cottagers are flying with 16 victories over Palace in the entire history. Notably, in the last five recent clashes between these two sides have drawn 4 times, while Fulahm secured a 3-0 success once.

Key Players to Watch in Crystal Palace vs Fulham

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

The French International has been an important player for Palace, extending his superb scoring form from last season. Jean Philippe Mateta has scored 3 goals at Selhurst Park in a total of 5 home league outings this term. The Eagles have not lost a match at their home in which, the 27-year-old striker has scored in the 2024/25 league campaign. Moreover, without their key players from last season; Michael Ollise, who left for Bayern Munich and injured Eberechi Eze, Mateta will be the key player.

Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

The former Arsenal midfielder has cemented his place in the Fulham midfield as their pivotal figure, Alex Iwobi has started all the Premier League fixtures for his club while also making 3 goal contributions in 10 games. The Nigerian International’s versatility and ability to play various positions in the midfield has been a great help to Marco Silva. Iwobi is a crucial player for Fulham in build-ups, and breaking lines as he provides both attacking options and as well solidity in the midfielder with his work rate defensive actions.

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Prediction

Crystal Palace will be challenging the opposition at their home and considering their recent form. However, with several key players missing from the Palace team, Fulham will fancy their chance to break the gradually building promising momentum of the hosts. The Cottagers do have an upper hand entering into the fixture, being undefeated against the Eagles in the last five encounters. We believe, Fulham to register an effective 2-1 triumph.

Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 1-2 Fulham

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