The Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and West Ham on August 24 promises to be an exciting encounter. Here’s a detailed preview of the match, including team news, lineup predictions, betting tips, and score predictions.
Form Analysis: Crystal Palace vs West Ham
Crystal Palace had a disappointing start to the season with a 1-2 loss to Brentford, ending their impressive 12-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Despite the loss, Palace’s performance was solid, and they continue to show stability.
In contrast, West Ham faced a 1-2 defeat at home to Aston Villa. The loss was particularly frustrating as Jhon Duran, who was a target for West Ham, scored the decisive goal for Villa. West Ham’s recent form has been poor, with three defeats in their last four matches. Overall, they have won only 3 of their last 14 games and are struggling with consistency.
Crystal Palace has a strong record against West Ham, winning four of their last five encounters and drawing the other.
Team News: Crystal Palace vs West Ham
- Crystal Palace: Matheus Franca and Cheick Doucoure are unavailable due to injuries.
- West Ham: Edson Alvarez is out injured.
Expected Lineups: Crystal Palace vs West Ham
- Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Henderson; Andersen, Guéhi, Muooz, Mitchell; Richards, Hughes, Kamada; Eze, Wharton, Mateta
- West Ham (4-1-4-1): Areola; Coufal, Emerson, Mavropanos, Kilman; Souček; Rodríguez, Paquetá, Kudus; Antonio, Bowen
Betting Tips for Crystal Palace vs West Ham
- Home Win: West Ham has been struggling with form and has failed to cover the spread in their last six matches. Crystal Palace has also won four of the last five meetings between the two sides, making them a strong bet.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Seven of Crystal Palace’s last eight games and three of West Ham’s last four games have seen over 2.5 goals. Additionally, seven of the last eight encounters between these teams have ended with more than two goals.
- Over 3.5 Yellow Cards: West Ham’s recent matches have frequently featured a high number of yellow cards, and Crystal Palace’s recent games have also seen many bookings. Therefore, predicting over 3.5 yellow cards could be worthwhile.
Expert Prediction: Crystal Palace vs West Ham
Oliver Thomas from Sportmole notes: “Crystal Palace appears to be in better form compared to West Ham, despite both teams losing their opening matches. Palace has the advantage of playing at home and has a solid record against West Ham, making them the favorites for this match.”
Key Stats
Crystal Palace has scored at least three goals in each of their last three wins against West Ham.
Nowsport’s Prediction for Crystal Palace vs West Ham
Given West Ham’s current struggles and Crystal Palace’s strong home form, Palace is likely to continue their good run against West Ham.
Prediction: 3-2
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