- Team form: Fulham are 3-1-2 at home in all competitions, conceding seven goals in six games.
- Away form: Palace are 1-1-2 away from home across their last four in all competitions.
- Head-to-head: Palace have edged their last two H2H meetings, winning 3-2 at Fulham in the Premier League 2026/2027 six weeks ago.
Cagey London derby awaits at Craven Cottage
Odds and context
The bookmakers make Fulham the slight favorites to win Wednesday's EFL Cup 2026-2027 clash with Crystal Palace at 1.9, with the visitors at 3.6 and the draw at 3.75. On the surface, that is about right, but Palace's superiority in the H2H record, including their 3-2 win at Craven Cottage just six weeks ago, suggests this could be close.
Fulham's approach
Fulham have failed to win any of their last four home games against the Eagles, which puts a bit of a tarnish on their 1.9 favourite tag. But Alvaro Arbeloa's men are a force to be reckoned with in 2026/2027 and will be looking to push the pace and intensity from the off.
Eagles can edge a cracker
Palace threats
Palace boss Pierre Sage has gone more towards the structured side of the spectrum, but his team are just as dangerous with their width and air threat.
- The Spaniard has implemented a high-pressing 4-2-3-1 system since July 2026 and Fulham have been deadly in transition when they've been able to execute it.
- However, the nature of the team's high-press means that they can be played through at times and they have been left open in the central transition lanes against sharper sides.
- Daichi Kamada has been Palace's standout spark with two goals in his last five games, but the Eagles have only scored five goals in that run.
- Palace have been on a two-game losing streak, but a 5-0 loss at Brighton and a 3-2 defeat at Lyon in the Europa League isn't exactly disastrous and points to the fact that this is a team that can win or lose on their day.
Recent form
Fulham have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five, while Palace have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five. The Cottagers are actually on a decent run of 4-2-4 across their last ten in all competitions, but they are coming off a 2-1 defeat away to Ips Ipswich Town in the opening game of the Premier League 2026/2027, while Fulham beat Hull City 1-0 in their home opener.
Craven Cottage no home away
So a close game is anticipated in this London derby with Fulham the narrow favourites but Palace are capable of nicking it if they can get through the Fulham press unscathed. At 1.57, the both teams to score bet is a solid alternative as it suits the feel of this game, which should be a cracker and one which may not be decided until late on.
Craven Cottage hasn't been a home away for Fulham recently, with them 3-1-2 at home in all competitions, while Palace have averaged 1.25 goals scored and 2.50 conceded away from home.
