The Hammers look to make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League on Saturday when they play host to a Crystal Palace side that sit two points and two places below them in the league table.
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West Ham vs Crystal Palace prediction: The Eagles to avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- West Ham have only won two of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Crystal Palace have picked up three wins and two draws from their last five fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in four of the Hammers' last six matches.
Correct score prediction: West Ham 1-1 Crystal Palace
While we have backed Crystal Palace with a double chance bet this weekend, we believe that the most likely result on Saturday will be a 1-1 draw. The Eagles are unbeaten in their last five games and West ham were very fortunate to beat Fulham in midweek.
Pre-game odds and win probability: West Ham the slight favourite
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
West Ham are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 38.1%, but we can see Crystal Palace getting something out of this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Eagles lead
Crystal Palace have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five league meetings with West Ham, though, it was the Hammers that claimed all three points via a 2-0 scoreline at Selhurst Park back in August.
England Premier League 24/08/24
Crystal Palace
West Ham
Elite Club Friendlies 04/08/24
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England Premier League 21/04/24
Crystal Palace
West Ham
England Premier League 03/12/23
West Ham
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England Premier League 29/04/23
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West Ham preview: First win for Potter
West Ham may have clinched all three points at home against Fulham in midweek but they needed a lot of luck in order to do so.
Graham Potter's side could easily have lost this match if it hadn't been for Bernd Leno in the Fulham goal who made two huge errors that led to goals for West Ham. Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta scored the Hammers' three goals in a 3-2 win over the Cottagers.
Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville, Jean-Clair Todibo and Niclas Fullkrug are all expected to miss out this weekend through injury.
Predicted lineup: Fabianski (GK), Emerson, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Soucek, Rodríguez, Soler, Paqueta, Alvarez & Kudus
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Man Utd
0
West Ham
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Tottenham
1
West Ham
1
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L
Brighton
3
West Ham
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Southampton
1
West Ham
1
England Premier League 13/04/25
L
Liverpool
2
West Ham
1
Crystal Palace preview: Unbeaten in last five
Crystal Palace continued their unbeaten run in midweek when they made the trip to The King Power Stadium to face Leicester.
The pair played out a goalless first half but the Eagles managed to break the deadlock in the 52nd minute through Jean-Philippe Mateta and went on to secure all three points 12 minutes from time when Marc Guehi added a second.
The Eagles could be without the services of Matheus Franca, Adam Wharton and Rob Holding on Saturday due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Guehi, Munoz, Lacroix, Mitchell, Richards, Hughes, Doucoure, Eze, Mateta & Sarr
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Tottenham
0
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Nottm Forest
1
Crystal Palace
1
England FA Cup 26/04/25
W
Aston Villa
0
Crystal Palace
3
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Arsenal
2
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Bournemouth
0
Crystal Palace
0
Player to watch – Ismaila Sarr
Ismaila Sarr put in another strong performance for Crystal Palace in midweek and looks to be playing his best football since joining the club in the summer.
Sarr has scored four times in 21 Premier League appearances this season as well as chipping in with three assists. The Senegalese international has developed a good partnership with striker Mateta and as a result, Crystal Palace has started to find their form again.
Will the Eagles winger terrorise the Hammer's defence?
We're expecting Sarr to put in another good performance on Saturday against a West Ham defence that continues to leak goals.