Graham Potter’s arrival at the London Stadium has already seen an upturn in performance levels. West Ham eased any relegation worries in midweek with a fine 3-2 home win over Fulham.
The Hammers looked more comfortable in that clash, with Lucas Paqueta shining in a number nine role in the absences of Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen.
Another London derby awaits the Hammers this weekend, as Crystal Palace bid to continue their fine recent run of results at the London Stadium.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| West Ham | +155 |
| Draw | +230 |
| Crystal Palace | +170 |
Little Separates Sides Based on Historical Meetings
| Total | West Ham | Crystal Palace | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Premier League Games | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 103 | 54 | 49 |
There is little between West Ham and Crystal Palace based on the previous meetings between the sides. However, the slight edge could be given to the Eagles, who have avoided defeat in four of their last five against the Hammers.
The only exception over that period came in the previous meeting this term, with West Ham recording a 2-0 win at Selhurst Park.
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West Ham vs. Crystal Palace Key Stats
- Graham Potter became the first West Ham manager since Sam Allardyce in 2012 to win his first home match in charge of the club on Tuesday.
- Carlos Soler opened the scoring in that win, becoming the 175th different player to score for the Hammers in the Premier League.
West Ham Team News
Attacking issues continue to weigh heavy on Potter’s team selection. Niclas Fullkrug has been ruled out with a thigh injury, while Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio are longer-term absences.
Possible Lineup
Lukasz Fabianski (GK); Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean Todibo, Max Kilman, Emerson, Guido Rodriguez, Edson Alvarez, Mohammed Kudus, Tomas Soucek, Carlos Soler, Lucas Paqueta
Crystal Palace Team News
Adam Wharton is nearing a return to action, but is unlikely to feature until mid-February. Matheus Franca is also expected to be back in contention at the start of next month.
Possible Lineup
Dean Henderson (GK); Marc Guehi, Trevoh Chalobah, Maxence Lacroix, Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaila Sarr, Eberechi Eze, Jean Mateta
West Ham vs. Crystal Palace Picks
West Ham looked much more dangerous in their latest match against Fulham, and that new-found attacking quality could prove crucial when the Eagles come to town on Saturday.
The fact that the Hammers will also have an extra 24 hours to recover compared to the Cottagers makes them among the interesting picks.
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