This match between Crystal Palace and Fulham presents an intriguing tactical battle, particularly focusing on defensive structures. Recent form suggests a slight edge for Crystal Palace, especially considering Fulham’s fluctuating performances. Crystal Palace's recent matches reveal a team that struggles to maintain defensive solidity against stronger opposition but can be resolute against teams of similar or slightly lower caliber. Their head-to-head record against Fulham is quite favorable, indicating an understanding of how to neutralize Fulham's attacking threats. Fulham, on the other hand, has shown defensive vulnerabilities, often conceding goals even in matches they manage to win. Their away form has been inconsistent. This inconsistency suggests Fulham might struggle to break down Crystal Palace’s likely defensive setup. Looking at the Asian Handicap, Crystal Palace is favored with a -0.25 handicap, which, combined with the head-to-head data, indicates confidence in their ability to secure a win. The over/under market, with a line of 2.5 goals, leans towards the under, reflecting a likelihood of a tightly contested match. Given both teams' recent forms and the head-to-head results, a low-scoring game seems probable. Taking all into account, I predict Crystal Palace to win the match, likely with a narrow margin. The match result aligns with the Asian Handicap prediction, suggesting Crystal Palace's tactical advantage and defensive stability will be key in securing three points.