Match Analysis: Fulham FC vs Crystal Palace FC

On the 27th of April, 2024, Fulham FC and Crystal Palace FC will meet once more in the Premier League. The outcome of their last clash concludes with a score of Fulham 2, Crystal Palace 2. Historical data reveals a total of 9 encounters between these two teams in recent seasons. The results show Fulham carrying 2 victories, Crystal Palace taking away 3, and 4 matches concluded in a draw.

Fulham’s performance on home grounds is average as is Crystal Palace’s on away grounds. In their previous matches, an average of 2.56 goals was scored, BTTS also occurred 44% of the time. This season, Fulham and Crystal Palace’s respective Point Per Game values at home and away games stand at 1.75 and 1.0 respectively.

Insights

• Fulham FC and Crystal Palace FC last met each other on 27th April 2024 where the match ended as a draw with a score of Fulham 2 – 2 Crystal Palace.
• In the last several seasons, Fulham and Crystal Palace have faced each other 9 times.
• Out of these 9 matches, Fulham have won 2 matches, while Crystal Palace has walked away victorious in 3, leaving 4 matches ending in a draw.
• Currently, Fulham is experiencing an average performance in home form, paralleled by Crystal Palace’s average performance at away.
• The matches held between Fulham and Crystal Palace have averaged a score of 2.56 goals.
• The probability of both teams scoring is 44%, based on their previous encounters.
• Throughout this season in the Premier League, Fulham have managed to average 1.75 Points Per Game in home matches.
• In comparison, Crystal Palace have obtained an average of 1 Points Per Game in their away matches.

Match Forecast

• Expect to see Fulham FC leveraging their strengths by creating scoring chances through attacking down the wings and set pieces.
• Crystal Palace FC will be a threat from the free-kick situations and may create goal opportunities from long shots.
• There could be free kicks in dangerous spots, as Fulham FC is prone to committing fouls, which could be a crucial factor, especially when considering the free-kick proficiency of Crystal Palace.
• Fulham FC might exploit Crystal Palace’s weakness in defending against attacks down the wings using their width and long ball kicks.
• The match could witness lesser ball possession from Crystal Palace side and missed scoring opportunities, as it aligns with their weaknesses.
• There may be attempts from Fulham FC to play the offside trap to disrupt Crystal Palace’s attacking rhythm.
• Crystal Palace may be vulnerable to counterattacks due to their consistent but possibly predictable first eleven, providing an advantage to Fulham.
• As both teams play with width, the flanks could turn out to be significant areas of action.
• Lower aggression from Crystal Palace could give Fulham better control of the game pace and pattern.

Match Facts

• When playing at home, the usual outcome of matches between Fulham FC and Crystal Palace is a 3-1 victory for Fulham FC, a result that has occurred three times.
• In the last nine home encounters, Fulham FC have emerged victorious four times whereas Crystal Palace has managed two victories, with three games ending in a draw. Fulham FC holds the advantage in terms of goal difference, leading 16-12.
• Looking at their last 17 meetings, Fulham FC has seven victories to their name compared to Crystal Palace’s four, with the remaining six games ending in a draw. The goal difference, favouring Fulham FC, stands at 25-17.
• The last time Fulham FC bagged a home victory against Crystal Palace was in 2016.
• The previous season yielded a 2-2 draw during the game Fulham FC hosted and a 0-3 win for Crystal Palace in their home game.
• Interesting fact: 24% of Fulham FC’s goals are scored during the 76-90 minute period, while Crystal Palace scores 21% of their goals in the same time slot.
• Fulham FC has been unable to score in six out of their 16 home Premier League games this season, whereas Crystal Palace failed to score in three out of their 17 away games.
• Leading the assist chart for Fulham FC is Andreas Pereira with eight assists, while Jordan Ayew holds the top spot for Crystal Palace with six assists.
• Joao Palhinha of Fulham FC has the highest number of yellow cards (12), while Jefferson Lerma of Crystal Palace has been booked eight times.
• Fulham FC has taken an early lead and won the first half in 31% of their matches, a feat Crystal Palace has achieved in 30% of their games.
• The most recent match between the two teams resulted in a nil-nil draw.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Fulham FC has a 100% winning rate. On the other hand, Crystal Palace wins 54% of their matches when they are up 0-1 away.
• On being 0-1 down at home, Fulham FC has managed to overturn the result in 8% of those matches. Conversely, Crystal Palace has a 7% win rate when they are trailing 1-0 away.
• Fulham FC has generally performed better than Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
• In their last five encounters, both Fulham FC and Crystal Palace have claimed one win each, with three games finishing in a stalemate.
• Typically, Fulham FC scores 1.2 goals per match against Crystal Palace, who in turn score 0.8 goals against Fulham FC.
• The average total number of goals in the encounters between these two teams is 2, with an average of 0.8 goals being scored in the first half.
• Both teams managed to keep a clean sheet in their most recent match.
• Fulham FC averages 1.74 goals per home match, and Crystal Palace scores an average of 1.08 goals on the road.
• Fulham FC’s top scorer Rodrigo Muniz has scored eight goals. For Crystal Palace, Jean Philippe Mateta has netted nine times.