Crystal Palace vs West Ham prediction - Premier League
Crystal Palace boasts a significant head-to-head advantage, having won 4 out of their last 5 matches against West Ham, putting considerable pressure on the visitors in their Premier League relegation battle.
The match between Crystal Palace and West Ham will take place at 2:00 AM on April 21, 2026, at Selhurst Park, with the two teams in contrasting positions. While the home team, Crystal Palace, is relatively safe in the middle of the table, West Ham is under significant pressure from the relegation zone.
Current league position and form
Currently, Crystal Palace sits in 13th place with 42 points after 31 matches. The team has shown a fairly consistent performance with 11 wins and 9 draws. In their last 5 Premier League matches, the home team has secured 3 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 loss.
Conversely, West Ham are experiencing a turbulent season, currently sitting 17th with 32 points. With 16 defeats since the start of the season, their defense is a major concern, having conceded 57 goals – an average of 1.8 goals per game. Their form in their last five matches has also been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and two losses.
| Team | Location | Score | Form in the last 5 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 13 | 42 | 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
| West Ham | 17 | 32 | 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses |
Head-to-head history and key statistics
History is entirely on the side of the Selhurst Park side. In the last five Premier League encounters between the two teams, Crystal Palace have won four times and lost only once. Most notably, the crushing 5-2 victory in April 2024 demonstrates Palace's ability to exploit weaknesses in their opponents' defenses.
In terms of scoring ability, Crystal Palace maintains a consistent performance of 1.1 goals per game. Meanwhile, although West Ham has a slightly higher scoring rate with 1.3 goals per game, their leaky defense is the biggest obstacle preventing them from achieving good results away from home, where they have lost 8 matches this season.
Force situation and tactical assessment
The home team will enter this match without C. Doucoure due to a knee injury, along with E. Guessand and striker E. Nketiah due to thigh injuries. Additionally, the availability of M. Lacroix and A. Wharton remains uncertain. However, with the home advantage, Palace are still considered strong contenders for controlling the game through their fast-paced counter-attacks.
On West Ham's side, the biggest blow lies in the goalkeeping position, with veteran goalkeeper L. Fabianski absent due to a back injury. The absence of a reliable last line of defense could become a fatal weakness for West Ham against the home team's strikers.
Based on in-depth analysis, Crystal Palace has a 45% chance of winning, equivalent to the odds of a draw. West Ham's chances of securing all three points away from home are only estimated at 10%. It is highly likely the match will end with a favorable result for the home team, helping them maintain a safe position in the league table.
