Preview
Mr SimpleRight then, let's have a look at this one. We've got Fulham hosting Crystal Palace, and it's a proper battle at the bottom of the table. Both sides are currently sitting on zero points after two games, but they're heading into this fixture with very different momentum.
Fulham have been showing some real grit at home. They've managed a 60% win rate over their last five home games, usually finding the back of the net at a rate of 1.80 goals per game. They aren't letting in too many either, keeping it to just 1.00 conceded per game on their own turf. They know how to make the most of their home advantage, and that's going to be key today.
Then you've got Crystal Palace. Blimey, they're having a bit of a rough time on the road. They've only managed to win 20% of their last five away trips, and they're giving away a whopping 2.20 goals every time they travel. They're also coming off a string of three losses, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Manchester City. When you're leaking that many goals away from home, it's a recipe for disaster.
The numbers tell a clear story here. While Palace won the last time these two met, their current form is a different beast entirely. With Fulham's home scoring and Palace's leaky away defense, the home side looks like the much safer bet to take the points.
Key Points:
- Fulham have a 60% win rate over their last five home fixtures.
- Crystal Palace have a poor 20% win rate in their last five away games.
- Crystal Palace have conceded 2.20 goals per game on the road.
- Palace are currently on a three-match losing streak.
- Fulham are expected to score 2.00 goals compared to Palace's 0.90.
I'm backing Fulham to put this one away at home.