- The Cottagers have had a shaky start to their Premier League 2026/2027 season, drawing 0 and losing 1 of their only home game, letting in 3 goals.
- The Eagles have lost their only away game in the Premier League 2026/2027, conceding 2.00 goals per game.
- The head-to-head record suggests a Palace edge, with The Eagles winning 4 of their last 5 meetings, and Fulham winless across the same span.
The Cottagers to nick it in a tight contest
Fulham sit 14th with 0 points from 1 match in the Premier League 2026/2027, while Palace are 20th with 0 points from 2 matches, though the London Derby will no doubt have them up for it on Saturday. Alvaro Arbeloa has been in charge of Fulham since 8 July 2026 and is slowly beginning to set the tone of his side, a possession-first game, with more pressure higher up the pitch. Fulham are favourites for this game at 2.2, while Palace are priced up at 3.15 and the draw at 3.35. That price seems about right, as Palace have had a tough start to the season, following up a 4-1 defeat at home to Manchester City in the Premier League 2026/2027 with back-to-back away losses. Pierre Sage has been in charge of Palace since 1st July 2026 and has set up his side in a back-three, transition-focused system with wing-backs.
Stylistic clash may make for a chess match
Fulham are marginally more likely to take the win on the day but given Palace's superior head-to-head form, they could certainly do the double. We're going to avoid the short odds on both sides and take a look at the Both Teams to Score market instead.
Both Teams to Score: Yes is priced up at 1.73 and it fits both the form and the numbers of this game. A stylistic clash could also be a factor, with Palace looking to hit on the counter and Fulham trying to control the ball and dictate the tempo. The visitors' pace and width will pose a problem for Fulham, so this could be a tense affair.
Injuries and team news
Timothy Castagne has been a live wire for The Cottagers since the start of the new season, supplying 1 assist in 1 appearance in the Premier League 2026/2027. Gonzalo Garcia is Fulham's main goal threat, with 1 goal in 1 Premier League 2026/2027 appearance, while Matheus Franca has been Palace's cutting edge, scoring 3 of their 5 goals in the last 5 matches across all current competitions.
Fulham arrive here with a sharper edge, as they beat AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the EFL Cup 2026/2027 and beat VfB Stuttgart 1-0 in a friendly. Palace will be hoping to bounce back from back-to-back defeats and a 3-game losing run across all competitions. The head-to-head suggests an away win, but we're sticking to the draw.
