West Ham's 2-0 win at Selhurst in August was just their third victory in 12 meetings with Crystal Palace, seeking to complete a first league-double since 2016/17. The Eagles though are unbeaten in five visits to the London Stadium, their most-recent defeat in Stratford coming seven years ago, with Robert Snodgrass, Javier Hernández and Felipe Anderson the West Ham scorers; different times!
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace Preview
After making a winning start to Premier League life as West Ham United manager, will Graham Potter have another victory to celebrate? On Tuesday night, goals from Carlos Soler, Tomáš Souček and then Lucas Paquetá saw the Irons defeat Fulham 3-2 in Potter's first home match in charge, albeit the Cottagers' sub-par, to put it mildly, playing out from the back abilities certainly contributed. Nevertheless, before this, the Hammers had won just three of their previous 11 league games, form that ultimately saw Julen Lopetegui sacked, but they're now up to 12th, above fierce rivals Spurs, seeking to make a season half of the season serge for European qualification. So, can West Ham win back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since 2 March, 322 days ago to be exact?
Crystal Palace meantime were in the relegation zone as recently as late-November, but are now up to 14th, knowing victory here would see them leapfrog their rivals from across the capital. On Wednesday night, the Eagles' impressive form continued, this time beating Leicester 2-0, with Jean-Philippe Mateta breaking the deadlock, before a sweetly struck Marc Guéhi volley made the points secure. Oliver Glasner's side are now unbeaten in four, losing just two of their last 13, so will they leave Stratford with a point, or potentially even all three?
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 69.
- West Ham United Wins: 26. Draws: 24. Crystal Palace Wins: 19.
West Ham United Team News
Graham Potter has limited options from which to choose, given that Jean-Clair Todibo, Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio and Niclas Füllkrug are all sidelined. As a result, Lucas Paquetá was deployed up front against Fulham, flanked by Mohammed Kudus and Carlos Soler, with Danny Ings coming off the bench later on, so could he lead the line from the start this time? Elsewhere, in goal, Łukasz Fabiański has started both matches under Potter so far, albeit Alphonse Areola hasn't even been on the bench for either, so that could change when the Frenchman returns.
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-2-3-1): Fabiański; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Álvarez, Souček, Paquetá, Soler, Kudus; Ings.
West Ham United Player to Watch vs Crystal Palace
Given West Ham's lack of attacking options, they really need Mohammed Kudus to come to the party, so can he add to his miserly tally of three goals so far this season?
Crystal Palace Team News
Adam Wharton is still out but, in a boost, Will Hughes was passed fit to play against Leicester on Wednesday, partnering Jefferson Lerma at the base of midfield. The big team news before that game was that Trevoh Chalobah had been recalled by Chelsea, which is a blow considering he'd been a key figure, with Chris Richards getting the nod over Chadi Riad to complete Palace's back three. In short, Chalobah's sudden exit aside, Oliver Glasner's team is very settled, so he could name an unchanged lineup.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
Crystal Palace Player to Watch vs West Ham United
Jean-Philippe Mateta was once again amongst the goals in mid-week, taking his tally to nine for the campaign, so can he add to that in East London?
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace Prediction
We're firmly sitting on the fence for this one; unable to split these two sides, who are more or less next-door neighbours in the table, we're forecasting a draw: West Ham United 1-1 Crystal Palace.
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What is the date and kick-off time for West Ham United vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace takes place on Saturday 18 January 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).