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Date: 22 February 2025 Kick-off (UK Time): 15:00 Venue: Craven Cottage The Premier League has another exciting showdown as Fulham welcome Crystal Palace to Craven Cottage on Saturday, 22 February 2025. The hosts are within touching distance of a European spot while the visitors have turned the tide on a poor start to the season. SportsBoom brings you the latest preview, stats and football betting offers around!

Thierry Henry
Nigel Naicker

Last Updated: 2025-02-11

Chad Nagel

5 minutes read

Calvin Bassey and Jean-Philippe Mateta

Calvin Bassey and Jean-Philippe Mateta//Getty Images

Fulham are at home to Crystal Palace in another London derby that could be a feisty affair at the Cottage. The Lilywhites won the reverse fixture 2-0 in November last year with Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson scoring in either half to seal victory, while Daichi Kamada was sent off late for Palace. 

The home side are targeting a spot in Europe and the Eagles are pushing to get into the top half of the table following a slow start to the campaign. 

Both teams are coming into the encounter off the back of huge away wins in the Premier League. Marco Silva’s side came from behind to beat a Newcastle United side in good form at St. James Park while Oliver Glasner’s team cruised to a two-nil victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. With such unpredictable results, those looking for the best football betting sites will have plenty to consider ahead of this intriguing London derby.

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Home: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%

  2. Draw: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%

  3. Away: 11/5 (3.20) – 26.2%

  4. Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

  1. 09/11/24 – Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham

  2. 27/04/24 – Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace

  3. 23/09/23 – Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham

  4. 20/05/23 – Fulham 2-2 Crystal Palace

  5. 26/12/22 – Crystal Palace 0-3 Fulham

Fulham Current Form – DLWLW

It has been and inconsistent run of form for Silva’s side in their last five Premier League matches. The Cottagers have two wins, two losses and a draw but are coming into the game off the back of a morale boosting win against Newcastle United that has put them back in the mix of competing for Europe. 

Emile Smith Rowe

Emile Smith Rowe//Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Emile Smith Rowe: The former Arsenal academy graduate has been a key figure for Fulham and the attacking midfielder has managed to stay fit. The 24-year-old is a joy to watch when he is fully fit and firing and Silva has got the best out of him this season.
  • Raul Jiminez: The ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers forward is rediscovering his form at the Cottage. The striker nine has nine goals to his name this campaign and has been ever-present up-front, featuring in all 24 league games. 
  • Antonee Robinson: The 27-year-old has been one of the best contributors for Fulham this season and in the league. The marauding full-back has 10 assists in the Premier League from left-back, only bested by Mohamed Salah in the competition. 

Fulham Team News

Fulham will be without former Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson who is nursing a hamstring injury while Kenny Tette (Knee) and Harry Wilson (Foot) are both long-term absentees.

Crystal Palace Current Form – DWWLW

The Eagles have been one of the most in-form teams in the Premier League over the last five fixtures. Palace have lost and drawn once each and won the other three. A sensational turn-around following their poor start to the campaign. Glasner’s chargers are also high on confidence after an impressive win and clean sheet at Old Trafford last time out. 

Jean-Philippe Mateta

Jean-Philippe Mateta//Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Eberechi Eze: The Englishman is a joy to watch. A silky midfielder who glides across the pitch effortlessly past defenders. The 26-year-old has seven goal contributions in 20 league appearances so far for Palace. 
  • Ismaila Sarr: The winger’s up-turn in form has coincided with the Eagle’s rise in the table. The Senegalese has four goals and three assists and is a crucial part of Glasner’s attack. 
  • Jean-Phillipe Mateta: Shirt tucked in, bullies defenders for fun, and scores goals! The big French striker just has an aura about him and the stats to back it up. Fresh off a brace at Old Trafford that brings his goal tally for the campaign to 10 league goals, Mateta is a key figure for Palace up front. 

Crystal Palace Team News

The visitors have a few injury concerns to contest with ahead of the trip to Craven Cottage. Matheus França remains out with a groin injury, while Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are both nursing knee issues. Joel Ward is a long-term absentee, and Eddie Nketiah is a doubt after twisting his ankle in training.

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Berge, Adama, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Jiménez

  2. Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Mitchell, Sarr, Kamada, Mateta

Suggested Bets

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  1. Both Teams to Score: Both teams have attacking players capable of finding the net and a goal for each is a pretty good shout. (87/100 with Stake)

  2. Over 2.5 Goals: Both Silva and Glasner’s teams’ attacking dynamics have been great as of late. Expect goals and end-to-end action at Craven Cottage. (107/100 with Betway)

Value Bets

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  1. Fulham and Over 3.5 goals: With the home crowd edging them on, Fulham will have an extra advantage in this London derby and factor in the attacking options on display. The home team and over 3.5 goals is good value here. (197/100 with Stake)

  2. Over 3.5 goals in the game: Both teams have deadly strikers who are in-form in Jiminez and Mateta respectively so expect the net to bulge a few times in this encounter. (129/100 with Stake)

Prediction: Fulham and Both Teams to Score 

This is a difficult clash to call but the Cottagers have been impressive at home and have goals in them, as do Palace. The home team to edge the Eagles and both teams to score looks like the most logical call.

Thierry Henry
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