Fulham and Crystal Palace face off in the round of 16 of the EFL Carabao Cup 2026/27 at Craven Cottage this Wednesday 28 October, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 (UK time).
Fulham enter Wednesday’s London derby on an upward trajectory under Álvaro Arbeloa, having kept consecutive clean sheets in 1-0 league wins over Hull and Coventry to climb to 15th in the Premier League. Crystal Palace, by contrast, arrive in crisis under Pierre Sage: winless in four matches and booed off after Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle, they have conceded a Premier League-high 19 goals this term. However, the Eagles boast an exceptional head-to-head record at this venue, remaining unbeaten across their last nine visits to Craven Cottage in all competitions.
With the hosts rotating ahead of the weekend and the visitors desperate to stop a defensive slide, our prediction for Fulham vs Crystal Palace backs a tight encounter settled by fine margins.
Find out where to watch the match and what our expert betting predictions are, as well as the expected lineups for today’s encounter.
Fulham x Crystal Palace Odds
Odds are subject to change.
Match Overview - Fulham vs. Crystal Palace
- Fulham have lost only one of their last six matches across all competitions (three wins, two draws), winning both EFL Cup ties this season.
- Crystal Palace sit 17th in the Premier League, having conceded 24 goals in all competitions this term.
- Across 57 competitive meetings, Fulham hold 19 wins to Palace’s 18, with 20 draws.
FulhamFUL
Crystal PalaceCRYRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last nine visits to Craven Cottage across all competitions (six wins, three draws).
- The Eagles have won each of their last four away games against Fulham by an aggregate score of 10-3.
- Palace won 3-2 at Craven Cottage in the Premier League in early September.
- Crystal Palace have conceded 12 goals across their last four matches in all competitions.
- Rodrigo Muniz has scored two goals in two League Cup appearances for Fulham this season.
- Ben Chilwell and Tyrick Mitchell both scored for Palace in their league win at Craven Cottage seven weeks ago.
Head-to-Head
FulhamFULCrystal PalaceCRY| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | FulhamFUL 2-3  Crystal PalaceCRY | |
| Friendlies Clubs | FulhamFUL 1-2Crystal PalaceCRY | |
| Premier League | Crystal PalaceCRY 1-1FulhamFUL | |
| Premier League | FulhamFUL 1-2Crystal PalaceCRY | |
| FA Cup | FulhamFUL 0-3Crystal PalaceCRY |
Fulham Form and Team News
Álvaro Arbeloa’s side enter Wednesday’s fourth-round tie in steady form, having climbed out of the relegation places in the Prem with back-to-back 1-0 victories over Hull City and Coventry City.
Defensive structure has considerably improved, with Fulham conceding just two goals in their last four matches. In the League Cup, they have been efficient on the attack, eliminating AFC Wimbledon 3-0 before winning 3-2 away at West Ham United in round three.
With a league trip to Aston Villa scheduled for Saturday, Arbeloa will rotate his starting XI. Left-back Ryan Sessegnon serves the second match of a three-game domestic ban, while Emile Smith Rowe remains doubtful after missing the weekend trip with an unspecified issue.
Cup goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte will replace Bernd Leno between the posts, protected by Joachim Andersen and Jorge Cuenca in central defense, with Kenny Tete and Antonee Robinson occupying the full-back positions.
In midfield, Harrison Reed and Hugo Larsson anchor central areas. In attack, Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz leads the line after scoring twice in the competition, supported by César Palacios, Josh King, and Kevin.
DateResult | ||
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CoventryCOV 0-1 FulhamFUL | WinW | |
FulhamFUL 1-0 Hull CityHUL | WinW | |
IpswichIPS 2-1 FulhamFUL | LossL | |
FulhamFUL 1-1 Manchester UnitedMAN | DrawD | |
West HamWES 2-3 FulhamFUL | WinW | |
Crystal Palace Form and Team News
Pierre Sage brings his Palace squad across London under severe scrutiny after Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle marked their fifth loss in eight Premier League games.
Defensive frailty remains Palace’s primary problem: they have conceded 19 league goals—the most in the top flight—and shipped 12 in their last four outings across all competitions.
However, the Eagles progressed cleanly in the previous round of this competition, beating Middlesbrough 3-0 at Selhurst Park.
Injuries continue to restrict Sage’s options in defense and attack. Center-back Chadi Riad (knee), defender Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf), and midfielder Quinten Timber (thigh) remain out. Winger Ismaïla Sarr is sidelined with a groin strain, while Norwegian striker Jørgen Strand Larsen is a major doubt after twisting his ankle against Beşiktaş.
First-choice goalkeeper Dean Henderson is set to return from an ankle injury to replace Walter Benítez, marshaling a three-man defense of Axel Disasi, Chris Richards, and Honest Ahanor (or Jaydee Canvot).
Óscar Mingueza and Ben Chilwell are in line to start as wing-backs. In central midfield, Adam Wharton partners Will Hughes or Daichi Kamada, while Jean-Philippe Mateta or Eddie Nketiah leads the attack flanked by Yéremy Pino and Dwight McNeil (or Darío Osorio).
DateResult | ||
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Crystal PalaceCRY 0-2 NewcastleNEW | LossL | |
BesiktasBES 2-2 Crystal PalaceCRY | DrawD | |
BrightonBRI 5-0 Crystal PalaceCRY | LossL | |
LyonLYO 3-2 Crystal PalaceCRY | LossL | |
Crystal PalaceCRY 3-1 Nottingham ForestNOT | WinW | |
Fulham vs. Crystal Palace Prediction: Home advantage to be key
Fulham have won both EFL Cup matches this season by scoring three goals in each tie, while Palace have shipped 12 goals across their last four matches. With both sides making changes to their backlines, backing Over 0.5 goals in the first half represents a high-probability opening angle.
Palace have conceded two or more goals in four of their last five matches in all competitions. Although they possess an outstanding historical record at Craven Cottage, their defensive vulnerabilities in transition will give Rodrigo Muniz and Kevin clear scoring opportunities. Backing Over 2.5 total goals fits the high-scoring profile of this London derby.
While Palace have dominated recent meetings between the sides, their current defensive disorganisation under Pierre Sage makes them difficult to trust. Fulham have greater momentum, home advantage, and consistent scoring options in Muniz and Bobb off the bench. Back Fulham to win on the -0.5 Asian Handicap to advance within 90 minutes.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Over/Under | Over 0.5 goals in the first half | |
| Double Chance | Fulham or Crystal Palace to win | |
Where to Watch Fulham vs. Crystal Palace
Here is where to watch Fulham vs. Crystal Palace live:
- TV: Sky Sports+
- Streaming: Sky Go / NOW
Fulham vs. Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
Wednesday’s tactical setup pits Álvaro Arbeloa’s 4-2-3-1 against Pierre Sage’s 3-4-2-1 structure. Fulham will look to stretch the pitch using Tete and Robinson to overlap, feeding early crosses into Rodrigo Muniz. Palace will rely on Adam Wharton’s passing range from deep to release Pino and McNeil behind Fulham’s advancing full-backs, aiming to isolate Mateta against Cuenca and Andersen.
Fulham
Benjamin Lecomte; Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson; Harrison Reed, Hugo Larsson; Kevin, Josh King, César Palacios; Rodrigo Muniz
FulhamCrystal Palace
Dean Henderson; Axel Disasi, Chris Richards, Honest Ahanor; Óscar Mingueza, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Ben Chilwell; Yéremy Pino, Dwight McNeil; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Crystal PalaceMatch Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Fulham vs. Crystal Palace
- Competition: League Cup 2026
- Date: 28/10/2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 (GMT)
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
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