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West Ham vs Crystal Palace Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups
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Ahead of West Ham vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League, we have curated our preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace Preview
Graham Potter got off to a flying start as West Ham manager, as the former Chelsea boss won his first Premier League clash at the London Stadium.
The Hammers beat a Fulham side that had not lost in eight consecutive league matches, thanks to goals from Lucas Paqueta, Tomas Soucek and Carlos Soler.
Potter was appointed after Julen Lopetegui was made surplus to requirements following a run of poor results and he will be looking to move West Ham up from 13th in the table.
As for Crystal Palace, recent form has squashed any conversation over a possible relegation battle – with the Eagles losing just one of their last 10 league matches.
Oliver Glasner’s side picked up a comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester last time out, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Marc Guehi scoring the goals.
A win over West Ham would see Crystal Palace leap- frog the Hammers in the table, however, Crystal Palace were beaten 2-0 in the reverse fixture back in August.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace Team News
Graham Potter will not be able to call upon Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen, Niclas Fullkrug and Jean-Clair Todibo as they all recover from injury.
Crysencio Summerville is also a doubt following an injury against Aston Villa in the FA Cup and the Dutchman will undergo a late fitness test on Saturday.
As for the Eagles, Adam Wharton and Matheus Franca continue to be the only certain absentees, while Jefferson Lerma remains a doubt after coming off within 20 minutes against Leicester.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups
West Ham: Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Rodriguez; Kudus, Soucek, Soler; Paqueta
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Doucoure, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
West Ham vs Crystal Palace Prediction
It is difficult to split these two sides given the recent form of Palace and the instant impact from Graham Potter, which explains the fairly even odds on UK betting sites.
With that said, we cannot look past a score-draw in this clash, especially after their last five meetings have averaged over four goals.
Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Crystal Palace