Fulham vs Crystal Palace: H2H, lineups and match prediction — December 7, 2025
On Sunday, December 7, in the latest round of the English Premier League, Fulham will host Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage. Read on for a detailed look at both teams’ current form and our prediction for this highly anticipated clash.
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Match preview
Fulham enter the contest against Crystal Palace in unpredictable form; their recent results have been too inconsistent to inspire much confidence. In the 2025/26 season, the Cottagers have scored 19 goals and conceded 22 across 14 rounds, sitting 15th in the table with 17 points. At home, Fulham try to play aggressively, pushing down the flanks, but all too often create problems for themselves, especially when transitioning from attack to defense. In their last five matches, Fulham have claimed three wins—against Wolves (3-0), Sunderland (1-0), and Tottenham (2-1)—but have also suffered defeats to Everton (0-2) and, in a spectacular showdown, lost to Manchester City 4-5.
In the upcoming fixture, Fulham will likely look to take the initiative: expect them to rely on wing play, rapid switches, and pressing to catch the visitors off guard. Their chances increase if they can break the deadlock in the first half, forcing Palace to open up and leaving themselves vulnerable to counterattacks.
Crystal Palace, by contrast, have been the more balanced side so far: this Premier League campaign, they've netted 18 goals and conceded just 11—boasting one of the best defensive records in the league. The Eagles sit fifth with 23 points. In their last five Premier League outings, Palace have secured three wins, drawn once, and suffered a single defeat to Manchester United (1-2).
Crystal Palace are expected to adopt a cautious, pragmatic approach: a compact defense, disciplined spacing between the lines, and a focus on breaking quickly when Fulham lose possession—classic wing attacks and swift transitions from defense to offense.
Probable lineups
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, King; Chukwueze, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Guehi, Richards, Lacroix; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Devenny, Pino; Mateta
Match facts & head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, there have been two draws, two wins for Crystal Palace, and one victory for Fulham
- Fulham have not drawn a match in their last 15 fixtures
- Crystal Palace have conceded just 11 goals in the Premier League—only Arsenal have a better defensive record
Prediction
I expect a cagey affair with few clear-cut chances. Both teams are likely to cede initiative and look for opportunities on the counter, with little success in sustained attacking play. My prediction: total goals under 2.5 at 1.75
