Fulham v Crystal Palace prediction
Team pages: Fulham · Crystal Palace · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Over 2.5 goals the free pick for Fulham v Crystal Palace, League Cup on Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:45 GMT.
The match
Fulham host Crystal Palace in the League Cup on Wednesday 28 October (kick-off 19:45 UK); the model’s free pick is Over 2.5 goals.
The key numbers
12 of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).
Crystal Palace are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Fulham.
Form and the table
Six of Fulham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Fulham’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Fulham have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.00.
Both teams scored in eight of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Crystal Palace have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 2.43.
TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Crystal Palace the stronger side, 97 rating points above Fulham (Crystal Palace 2020, Fulham 1923, after at least 21 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 5 September 2026, finished Fulham 2–3 Crystal Palace.
Team news
By TACTIX Impact, Antonee Robinson (3.6 per match over seven appearances) and Joshua King (3.5 per match over eight appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Fulham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Fulham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Antonee Robinson averages 2.6 tackles per 90 over 1408 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. Joshua King averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 602 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last eight appearances.
By TACTIX Impact, Anan Khalaili (4.0 per match over 10 appearances, one goal and one assist) and Tyrick Mitchell (3.9 per match over 10 appearances, two goals) have been Crystal Palace’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Crystal Palace (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Anan Khalaili averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 939 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances. Tyrick Mitchell averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 840 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Cup · Craven Cottage
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Fulham 1 · draws 1 · Crystal Palace 4 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Fulham 2W 2D 1L · Crystal Palace 2W 1D 2L
Fulham v Crystal Palace (League Cup): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Fulham for / against | Line | Crystal Palace for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3our book | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.38 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.75 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.25 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.88 for · 16.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.13 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.25 for · 8.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.5 for · 9.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Fulham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Ángel n 8 | 21.4 | 2.6 | 2.6 | — |
| K. Tete n 8 | 80.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 | — |
| César Palacios n 8 | 45.1 | 1.7 | 0 | — |
| Rodrigo Muniz n 8 | 33.8 | 1.7 | 2 | — |
| Luc De Fougerolles n 8 | 70.4 | 1.6 | 2.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodrigo Muniz n 8 | 33.8 | 4 | 2.3 |
| César Palacios n 8 | 45.1 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Gonzalo García n 8 | 68.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| R. Sessegnon n 8 | 51 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Joshua King n 8 | 75.3 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Bobb n 8 | 49.4 | 0.7 | 0 |
| César Palacios n 8 | 45.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Rodrigo Muniz n 8 | 33.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| R. Sessegnon n 8 | 51 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Joshua King n 8 | 75.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin n 8 | 35.3 | 3.2 |
| Shea Charles n 8 | 79.8 | 2.7 |
| Manuel Ángel n 8 | 21.4 | 2.6 |
| K. Tete n 8 | 80.9 | 2.4 |
| A. Robinson n 8 | 73 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Leno n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| B. Lecomte n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
Crystal Palace
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Osorio n 8 | 54.3 | 2.3 | 2.1 | — |
| Z. Gozo n 8 | 55.9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Lerma n 8 | 51.9 | 2 | 0.4 | — |
| H. Ahanor n 8 | 60 | 1.9 | 1.5 | — |
| W. Hughes n 8 | 42.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Mateta n 8 | 32.1 | 3.9 | 1.8 |
| J. Strand Larsen n 8 | 51.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| I. Sarr n 8 | 58 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| D. Osorio n 8 | 54.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 32.6 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Sarr n 8 | 58 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| J. Mateta n 8 | 32.1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| D. Kamada n 8 | 67 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Yeremy Pino n 8 | 59.5 | 0.6 | 0 |
| E. Nketiah n 8 | 32.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Óscar Mingueza n 8 | 33.6 | 3.7 |
| Z. Gozo n 8 | 55.9 | 3.2 |
| T. Mitchell n 8 | 86.4 | 2.9 |
| W. Hughes n 8 | 42.3 | 2.7 |
| J. Canvot n 8 | 80.8 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Henderson n 8 | 82.1 | 3.3 |
| W. Benítez n 8 | 93.8 | 3.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Fulham v Crystal Palace — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-05 Fulham 2–3 Crystal Palace
- 2026-01-01 Crystal Palace 1–1 Fulham
- 2025-12-07 Fulham 1–2 Crystal Palace
- 2025-03-29 Fulham 0–3 Crystal Palace
- 2025-02-22 Fulham 0–2 Crystal Palace
- 2024-11-09 Crystal Palace 0–2 Fulham
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Fulham v Crystal Palace?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Fulham v Crystal Palace is Over 2.5 goals.
- What is the head-to-head record between Fulham and Crystal Palace?
- In their last 6 meetings, Fulham won 1, Crystal Palace won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Fulham and Crystal Palace?
- Recent form — Fulham 2W 2D 1L; Crystal Palace 2W 1D 2L.
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