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Premier League action heats up on December 7th as Fulham FC welcomes Crystal Palace FC to Craven Cottage for a highly anticipated Matchday 15 encounter. This London derby pits two teams with contrasting fortunes so far this season against each other. Fulham, aiming to climb away from the bottom half, will look to leverage home advantage. Crystal Palace, however, arrives in strong form, enjoying a solid start to their campaign and eyeing a continued push up the table. Expect a fiercely contested battle as both sides vie for crucial Premier League points.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 29 |
| 2 | Chelsea FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 22 |
| 4 | Aston Villa FC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace FC | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 20 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
| 7 | Sunderland AFC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 | AFC Bournemouth | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 19 |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 18 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 11 | Everton FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 | Brentford FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| 14 | Newcastle United FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 14 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | West Ham United FC | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 |
| 18 | Leeds United FC | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -11 | 11 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -10 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | -20 | 2 |
- Crystal Palace FC: Currently sitting in an impressive 5th position with 20 points from 12 games. They boast a record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and just 2 losses, along with a healthy +7 goal difference (16 goals for, 9 against). Their consistent performances have seen them emerge as one of the league’s surprise packages.
- Fulham FC: Finds themselves in 15th place on the Premier League table with 14 points after 12 matches. Their record stands at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with a negative goal difference of -3 (13 goals for, 16 against). Fulham will be eager to improve their home form and gain ground on their opponents.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2025 | Premier League | Fulham FC | 0 - 2 | Crystal Palace FC |
| 09 Nov 2024 | Premier League | Crystal Palace FC | 0 - 2 | Fulham FC |
| 27 Apr 2024 | Premier League | Fulham FC | 1 - 1 | Crystal Palace FC |
| 23 Sep 2023 | Premier League | Crystal Palace FC | 0 - 0 | Fulham FC |
| 20 May 2023 | Premier League | Fulham FC | 2 - 2 | Crystal Palace FC |
The recent history between Fulham and Crystal Palace in the Premier League suggests a competitive rivalry, often yielding tight contests. In their last 8 top-flight meetings:
- Crystal Palace has secured 3 victories.
- Fulham has claimed 2 wins.
- There have been 3 draws.
Notably, Crystal Palace has enjoyed success at Craven Cottage, registering two away wins (2-0, 2-1) in recent history. Fulham’s two victories in this head-to-head were both achieved on the road at Selhurst Park. The frequency of draws also highlights the finely balanced nature of this fixture in past seasons.
Our Prediction
Considering Crystal Palace’s superior league standing and overall stronger form this season, coupled with their recent positive results against Fulham, particularly away from home, we lean towards an away victory. While Fulham will undoubtedly put up a fight on their home turf, Palace’s defensive solidity (only 9 goals conceded in 12 games) and ability to find goals suggest they have the edge in this London derby.
Betting Tip:
Crystal Palace to Win
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