Crystal Palace vs. West Ham: Preview and betting tips

Saturday’s Premier League schedule will feature a small London derby. Crystal Palace will challenge West Ham, with the winner likely to definitely save themselves. What to expect from the match and what to bet on?

Crystal Palace have gained a single point in the last two rounds with their relegation rivals, which has brought them slightly closer to the relegation zone. However, it currently has a comfortable eight-point lead on the last three from 12th place.

West Ham, on the other hand, have lost only one of the last four rounds of the Premier League, yet they continue to hover close to relegation. They have a five-point lead from 15th place to the relegation zone, but they have one game in hand.

Crystal Palace’s key figures

The home side rely on the services of Michael Olise, the French offensive midfielder has netted twice and assisted eight times. Eberechi Eze is also returning to form after injury, with the England international scoring seven goals and assisting three.

West Ham’s key players

Declan Rice is the visitors’ performance, with the English midfielder and team captain striking and assisting four times. Said Benrahma is also getting into form, with the Algerian winger on nine banks and five assists.

Betting tip

Crystal Palace can’t lean on their attack too much. Although it has certainly picked up since April, it is still on just 31 goals, the fifth lowest figure in the competition. They have only struck more than once in three of their last 18 games.

The Hammers, on the other hand, have been on a roll, scoring an average of 2.75 goals in their last four games. Overall, David Moyes’ charges have netted 34 goals, the most of the six teams fighting to stay among the elite.

Considering the improved form of the Hammers, who also reached the Conference semi-finals, as well as the long-term unproductive Palace, it can be expected that West Ham will not lose away.

Sources: Premier League, WhoScored