Both Crystal Palace and West Ham were narrowly beaten on the opening weekend of the new season and each will view Saturday's clash as a great chance to get their first three points on the board.
The Eagles claimed a 3-1 win over the Hammers during their pre-season tour of the United States but we're expecting an even closer 90 minutes at Selhurst Park this weekend.
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Crystal Palace vs West Ham prediction: Will both teams score again?
Key Stats
- Each of the hosts' last six matches have witnessed both teams score.
- Five of West Ham's last six outings have produced goals at both ends of the pitch.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in four of Palace's last five fixtures.
- At least three goals have been scored in five of the Hammers' last six games.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham
Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last five meetings with West Ham, including this summer's friendly, picking up four wins and one draw and both teams have scored in this fixture in each of the last 15 occasions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing the Eagles
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Crystal Palace are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5%, and we tend to agree with the bookmakers.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Palace dominate
Crystal Palace have won four and drawn one of their last five competitive and non-competitive encounters with West Ham, running out 3-1 winners when the pair locked horns in the USA earlier this month.
Elite Club Friendlies 04/08/24
West Ham
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 21/04/24
Crystal Palace
West Ham
England Premier League 03/12/23
West Ham
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 29/04/23
Crystal Palace
West Ham
England Premier League 06/11/22
West Ham
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace preview: Deserved a draw
The Eagles fell behind away at Brentford in the 29th minute but got back onto level terms just before the hour mark when Ethan Pinnock put through his own goal.
The Bees retook the lead in the 76th minute and Crystal Palace thought they had earned a share of the spoils when Eberechi Eze scored late on, only for the goal to be disallowed.
Matheus Franca and Cheick Doucoure are the two main injury concerns for Saturday's hosts.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Andersen, Guéhi, Muñoz, Mitchell, Richards, Hughes, Kamada, Eze, Wharton & Mateta
England Premier League 01/09/24
D
Chelsea
1
Crystal Palace
1
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
W
Norwich
0
Crystal Palace
4
England Premier League 24/08/24
L
West Ham
2
Crystal Palace
0
England Premier League 18/08/24
L
Brentford
2
Crystal Palace
1
Elite Club Friendlies 11/08/24
D
Nantes
1
Crystal Palace
1
West Ham preview: Gave a good account against Villa
The Hammers fell behind early on at home to Aston Villa but the two teams went in level at the break thanks to a Lucas Paqueta penalty.
The game appeared to be heading for a draw until Aston Villa substitute John Duran, who had been heavily linked with a move to the Hammers, scored late on for the visitors.
Edson Alvarez missed the Villa game through injury and is expected to miss the trip to Selhurst Park this weekend as well.
Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Coufal, Emerson, Mavropanos, Kilman, Souček, Rodríguez, Paquetá, Kudus, Antonio & Bowen
England Premier League 31/08/24
L
Man City
3
West Ham
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
W
Bournemouth
0
West Ham
1
England Premier League 24/08/24
W
Crystal Palace
0
West Ham
2
England Premier League 17/08/24
L
Aston Villa
2
West Ham
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
Celta Vigo
2 (5)
West Ham
2 (6)
Player to watch – Eberechi Eze
Despite being linked with a move to Man City this summer, Eberechi Eze remains a key part of Oliver Glasner's starting lineup and had a good game against Brentford last weekend.
The 26-year-old featured for England at 2024 and has continued to develop season on season since making the switch from QPR to Crystal Palace in 2020.
Eze was unlucky not to open his account for the season against Brentford
Eze has scored 26 goals in 125 appearances for the Eagles 11 of which arrived in the Premier League last season.
