A fiery London derby is set for this weekend as West Ham host Crystal Palace at the London Stadium in a fixture that historically guarantees entertainment and goals. The Hammers come into the game balancing domestic ambitions with European football, showcasing a potent attack but some defensive frailties. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, have been defensively solid and organised but have struggled to find a consistent cutting edge in front of goal this season.
This West Ham vs Crystal Palace betting preview will dissect the form, team news, and remarkable head-to-head trends to provide the best predictions and tips for this eagerly awaited capital clash. For punters, the history of this fixture, which is almost always a high-scoring and unpredictable affair, makes it one of the most exciting betting prospects of the weekend.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace Match Preview
Team Recent Form
Both teams come into this derby with inconsistent results, though West Ham have shown more firepower in recent weeks.
- West Ham: WLWLD
- Crystal Palace: DLWDL
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Key Stats
- An incredible seven of the last seven head-to-head meetings between these two clubs have seen both teams score.
- Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last four visits to West Ham’s London Stadium, making it a happy hunting ground for the Eagles.
- West Ham have scored in their last ten consecutive home matches in the Premier League.
Correct Score Prediction
My correct score prediction for this match is a 2-2 draw.
This is a fixture where the form book often goes out the window. The head-to-head statistics are impossible to ignore; these two teams simply produce goals and entertainment when they meet. While West Ham are the stronger side on paper and are formidable at home, Crystal Palace’s excellent record at this stadium gives them a major psychological advantage. Factoring in West Ham’s potential fatigue after a midweek European game, a resilient and well-drilled Palace side has more than enough quality to exploit any defensive lapses and earn a valuable point in a high-scoring draw.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace H2H
- Both teams have scored in each of the last seven encounters.
- Six of the last seven meetings have produced three or more goals (Over 2.5).
- Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last four away matches against West Ham.
- There has not been a goalless draw in this fixture since 2013.
Pre-game Odds
- West Ham Win: 1.90
- Draw: 3.60
- Crystal Palace Win: 4.00
Team News West Ham
Manager David Moyes faces a quick turnaround after a Thursday night Europa Conference League match, so fatigue and squad rotation could be a factor. The attacking duo of Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquetá are in superb form and will be the main threats. There is a slight injury doubt over key central defender Kurt Zouma, who is nursing a minor knee issue and will face a late fitness test.
Team News Crystal Palace
The Eagles rely heavily on the creativity of Eberechi Eze to make things happen in the final third. Star winger Michael Olise is close to a return from a hamstring injury but is likely to start on the bench. The team continues to miss the presence of Cheick Doucouré in central midfield, who is out with a long-term injury. Odsonne Édouard is expected to lead the line as the main striker.
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Predicted Lineups
- West Ham (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Aguerd, Mavropanos, Emerson; Álvarez, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Paquetá, Benrahma; Antonio
- Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guéhi, Mitchell; Lerma, Hughes; Ayew, Eze, Schlupp; Édouard
West Ham vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
- Tip 1 – Result: Crystal Palace to Win or Draw (Double Chance)
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Tip 3 – Both Teams to Score: Yes
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