Match analysis
EnglandPremier League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League fixture.
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Value VinnyLostThe pickFulham win
The Premier League's mid-table gets a New Year's Day treat as Crystal Palace host Fulham, with both sides locked on 26 points. On paper, it's a dead heat. But to the sharp-eyed value hunter, the numbers scream opportunity. This isn't about who's the 'better' team on reputation…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceLostThe pickFulham win
A mid-table clash this is, yet profound the story it tells. Level on 26 points, Crystal Palace and Fulham are, separated only by a slender goal difference. But look beneath the surface, we must. The recent journey of these teams, diverging paths they have taken. Crystal Palace…
The Big "O"LostThe pickOver 2 5
Alright, let's get straight to the good stuff. We've got Crystal Palace hosting Fulham on New Year's Day, and if you're like me, you're hoping for a feast of goals to kick off 2026. Forget the turkey leftovers; I'm here for the action, and the data suggests we might just get a…
PajimonLostThe pickFulham win
Listen up, braai masters and beer lovers! We've got a proper Premier League clash to kick off 2026, and the numbers are shouting one thing loud and clear: Crystal Palace are having a proper braai at home, and they're the wors! Their home form is colder than a Castle Lite left in…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickFulham win
The Premier League's New Year's Day fixture brings together two sides locked on 26 points, but their recent trajectories could not be more different. Crystal Palace, despite sitting one place above Fulham on goal difference, are in a deep rut at Selhurst Park, while the visitors…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickOver 2 5
Right then, let's have a proper look at this London derby on New Year's Day. Crystal Palace and Fulham are locked together on 26 points in the table, but don't let that fool you – their recent form tells two very different stories. Palace are having a right mare at home. In…
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Crystal PalaceHome | Rating | FulhamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,616 | Overall | 1,596 |
| 1,553 | Match venue | 1,535 |
| 1,553 | At home | 1,550 |
| 1,592 | Away | 1,535 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,505 | Attack | 1,547 |
| 1,628 | Defence | 1,563 |
| 1,477 | Home attack | 1,536 |
| 1,515 | Away attack | 1,516 |
| 1,595 | Home defence | 1,560 |
| 1,623 | Away defence | 1,526 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,573 | Goal environment | 1,838 |
| 1,462 | Home goals | 1,700 |
| 1,612 | Away goals | 1,638 |
| 1,481 | Possession | 1,502 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,486 | Set-piece attack | 1,487 |
| 1,486 | Set-piece defence | 1,488 |
| 1,537 | Close games | 1,567 |
| 1,627 | Winning margin | 1,606 |
Match venue compares Crystal Palace at home with Fulham away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Crystal Palace1:1Fulham1:1
