West Ham vs Crystal Palace Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Premier League matchday 22 continues its action at the London Stadium with West Ham United set to host Crystal Palace. Can the Hammers men build on Graham Potter’s first home win, or will the Eagles take their chances?
West Ham Preview & Form
Graham Potter started his managerial career at West Ham with a 2-1 crashing out of the FA Cup third round against Aston Villa, and then, despite the Hammers not being in their best performance in their midweek league game, the Hammers managed to secure a 3-2 win over Fulham on their home soil. The midweek result ended a three-game losing streak, with two defeats coming in the league. The Hammers will now be hoping to win two consecutive games in the league for the first time this season, with the Hammers fans hoping for a European qualification. Currently, they sit 12th in the league standings with 26 points from 21 league games.
Graham Potter will now be hoping to extend the winning streak at the London Stadium in his second game at the helm of the Hammers. However, West Ham have only won two of their last six home games. The reverse game between the two sides in the first half of the season ended with the Hammers beating Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace Preview & Form
Crystal Palace will come into this match looking in good shape at the moment, with the Eagles now remaining unbeaten in the last five matches across all competitions. Oliver Glasner’s men beat Leicester City 2-0 on Wednesday night at the King Power Stadium to make it four league matches without a loss. The Eagles attacking frontline is also looking to be in great form, having scored in each of their last three league matches. Oliver Glasner’s side has now only suffered one loss in their last nine league matches. Currently, Palace has now moved to 14th in the league standings with 224 points from 21 games.
Oliver Glasner’s men have also shown signs of improvement in their road league games as they have managed to remain unbeaten in their six away league games, winning three and playing three draws. During this period, the Eagles frontline only failed to score in just one league game.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
West Ham United predicted lineup (4-5-1): Areola (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Todibo, Emerson; Alvarez, Rodriguez, Soler, Soucek, Soler, Kudus; Paquta
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
West Ham vs Crystal Palace H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Crystal Palace 0-2 West Ham
- West Ham 1-3 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 5-2 West Ham
- West Ham 1-1 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 4-3 West Ham
West Ham vs Crystal Palace Prediction Betting Tips
We predict that West Ham will either win or draw in this match, as the Hammers have shown positive signs of improvement in Graham Potter’s first league match. Additionally, we expect both teams to score, as each of the last eight meetings between the two sides at the London Stadium has resulted in goals from both teams.
