Marco Silva’s Fulham will be eyeing another big result as they welcome Crystal Palace to Craven Cottage in the FA Cup. The Cottagers bounced back from a narrow defeat to Brighton by beating Tottenham 2-0 in the league, and they’ll hope to keep that momentum going. For Palace, confidence is high after a string of impressive results. Ahead of the clash on March 29, Ayomide Oguntimehin provides a betting guide and key insights into the fixture.
Match Preview: Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Fulham’s cup run has seen them knock out Manchester United in an impressive 2-1 away win. They’ve also beaten Watford (4-1) and look dangerous at home when in rhythm. While their league form has been mixed, they’ve shown they can rise to big occasions.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are on a hot streak with five straight wins across all competitions, including a 3-1 victory over Millwall in the last FA Cup round. They also beat Aston Villa 4-1 in the league and are yet to concede in their last three away matches — all wins.
Head-to-Head: Fulham vs Crystal Palace
- 22.02.25 – Premier League – Fulham 0-2 Crystal Palace
- 09.11.24 – Premier League – Crystal Palace 0-2 Fulham
- 27.04.24 – Premier League – Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace
- 23.09.23 – Premier League – Crystal Palace 0-0 Fulham
- 20.05.23 – Premier League – Fulham 2-2 Crystal Palace
There’s no clear dominance in recent meetings. Both sides have claimed one win each, with three matches ending in draws.
Recent Form: Fulham
Fulham have won three of their last five matches, including league wins against Wolves (2-1) and Tottenham (2-0), along with a key FA Cup victory over Manchester United (2-1). Losses to Brighton (2-1) and Crystal Palace (2-0) have exposed a few defensive vulnerabilities.
At home, they’ve beaten Watford (4-1, FA Cup) and Nottingham Forest (2-1) but lost to Crystal Palace (2-0) and Manchester United (1-0). They’ll hope the recent win over Spurs signals a shift in momentum.
Recent Form: Crystal Palace
Palace are in excellent form, with recent wins over Ipswich (1-0), Millwall (3-1, FA Cup), and Aston Villa (4-1). They’ve also won on the road at Doncaster (2-0, FA Cup), Manchester United (2-0), and West Ham (2-0). Their defense has been particularly solid, especially away from home.
Player to Watch: Calvin Bassey
The Nigerian centre-back has been vital to Fulham’s recent form. Bassey scored against Manchester United in the FA Cup and Nottingham Forest in the league — both from set pieces. His aerial ability and defensive presence make him a game-changer once again.
Best Betting Odds
- Home to Win – 2.38 on 1xBet
