Fulham Vs Crystal Palace Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups For FA Cup Clash 5n4k66

Here’s our Fulham Vs Crystal Palace preview, prediction, team news and predicted lineups ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Craven Cottage.  

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Fulham beat FA Cup quarter-finals and knock out the holders.

Two fine saves in the shootout from Bernd Leno earned Marco Silva’s side victory after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Since reaching the semis in 2002, Fulham have lost their previous four quarter-finals in the competition.

Their hopes of lifting the famous old trophy for the first time in history have rarely been better, though.

With a 2-0 win against Tottenham before the international break, the Cottagers have won six of their last eight in all competitions.

But opponents Crystal Palace will be just as confident as they make the short trip across London on Saturday.

Oliver Glasner’s men beat Millwall 3-1 in the last 16 to reach this stage, and are also chasing a first-ever FA Cup crown.

Palace are also unbeaten in their last six trips to Craven Cottage, most recently recording a 2-0 win in February.

Fulham’s last home win against Crystal Palace came more than 20 years ago, on New Year’s Day 2005.

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Having missed two games before the international break, Fulham fans will be pleased to see Sasa Lukic back from suspension.

His return could mean Emile Smith Rowe drops to the bench, with Andreas Pereira and Joachim Anderson expected to start.

On the injury front, Kenny Tete (knee), Harry Wilson (foot) and Reiss Nelson (thigh) are all out, with Nelson set to miss the remainder of the season.

For Palace, Jean-Philippe Mateta will be a welcome return following his recent ear injury.

Although banned from PRemier League action for picking up too many bookings, Will Hughes is fine to play in the FA Cup.

This means the visitors should only be without Joel Ward (calf), Cheick Doucoure (knee) and Chadi Riad (knee) at the weekend.

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Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Traore, Pereira, Iwobi; Muniz

Crystal Palace: Turner; Richards, Guehi, Lacroix; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta

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Both sides went into the break with plenty of momentum, and will be desperate to progress.

Mateta’s return will be huge for Palace, and their record at Craven Cottage has been superb over the years.

We don’t think there’s anything to choose between these two, though, and think it could well come down to a shootout.

At the time of writing, the best UK football betting sites have Fulham at 13/10, while Palace can be backed at 11/5.

Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace A.E.T (Palace to win on penalties)