Crystal Palace vs West Ham Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips| Premier League
Crystal Palace vs West Ham Preview
- Date –Sunday, April 21, 2024
- Kick-off Time – 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue – Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace will be facing European spot-bound West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon at Selhurst Park. The Eagles will be looking for a win to take themselves further away from the relegation zone as they are sitting 14th in the league standings.
Crystal Palace have won of the worst defensive records in the Premier League this season conceding 54 goals in 32 games. The hosts are seven points clear of the relegation zone because of their big points difference to the lower-positioned teams.
They will then take on West Ham, who are languishing just below the European spots in the league table. The Hammers have won only two of their last five away games in the league while losing the other three. They are still making a play for Europe as they are just two points behind Newcastle United.
The reverse fixture between both sides this season ended in a 1-1 draw.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham Team News
Crystal Palace will be without first-team goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, defenders Marc Guehi, Chris Richards, and Rob Holding, and midfielders Matheus Franca and Cheick Doucoure for this home fixture. Other than that Glasner has no major injury or suspension concerns for the weekend tie.
On the other hand, West Ham will be without goalkeeper Alphonse Areola and midfielder Kalvin Phillips going into this weekend. Lucas Paqueta is the only suspension risk for the visiting side.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace Predicted XI:
Henderson; Ward, Andersen, Lerma; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Olise, Mateta, Eze
West Ham Predicted XI:
Fabianski; Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Antonio
Crystal Palace vs West Ham Head-to-Head
West Ham have the upper hand in terms of the head-to-head between the two sides, having won 25 of their 67 previous meetings. West Ham have won 18 matches while the remaining 24 games have ended in a draw.
The Eagles have won two of their last five meetings, as one ended in West Ham’s favour and the other two ended in a draw.
Last five results:
West Ham 1-1 Crystal Palace – Premier League – December 03, 2023
Crystal Palace 4-3 West Ham – Premier League – April 29, 2023
West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace – Premier League – November 06, 2022
Crystal Palace 2-3 West Ham – Premier League – January 01, 2022
West Ham 2-2 Crystal Palace – Premier League – August 28, 2021
Crystal Palace vs West Ham Prediction
The Hammers are certainly the heavy favorites coming into this fixture even though they have lost their last game 2-0 at the hands of Fulham. David Moyes’ men have won only once in their last five Premier League matches and the manager will now focus on qualifying for European spots in the remainder of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last three games against the Hammers. They have struggled with inconsistencies this season but are mathematically safe from the regulation zone. Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner took over the new head coach role following the sack of Roy Hodgson earlier this season.
Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham
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Crystal Palace vs West Ham Odds (subject to change)
- Crystal Palace win – 2.25
- West Ham win – 3.25
- Draw – 3.60
- Odds source – Unibet
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