Fulham 0-1 Crystal Palace: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Fulham arrive with momentum, a near-full squad and a manager treating this cup tie as a major priority. Palace have recent success in this matchup, but their preparation is complicated by rotation, a demanding schedule and the confirmed absence of Ismaila Sarr. The hosts should see more of the ball and look to turn sustained pressure into chances around Muniz, while Palace will target transitions and wing-back deliveries. This is a London derby with genuine revenge value for Fulham after the earlier home defeat.

Head-to-head analysis

Palace have had the better of this rivalry recently, winning four of the last five competitive meetings cited in the pre-match coverage and taking the latest league meeting at Craven Cottage. Fulham’s home setting has not neutralised that pattern: Palace have avoided defeat on each of their last nine visits in all competitions.

Injuries and absences

Sarr’s confirmed groin absence removes Palace’s most explosive wide transition option, while Strand Larsen’s ankle doubt weakens their capacity to rotate the central attack. Fulham are close to full strength, though Sessegnon’s domestic suspension reduces their established cover on the left.

Form (last 5)

Fulham vs Crystal Palace stats

Last meetings

• 2026-09-05Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace
• 2026-08-07Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace
• 2026-01-01Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
• 2025-12-07Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace
• 2025-03-29Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace
• 2025-02-22Fulham 0-2 Crystal Palace

Other Carabao Cup matches

• Bradford – Peterborough
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• Manchester City – Brighton
• Bournemouth – Aston Villa
• Sunderland – Brentford
• Liverpool – Chelsea
• Everton – Newcastle