As London rivals Crystal Palace and West Ham United gear up for their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on April 21, 2024, both teams come with their own sets of challenges and aspirations.
This detailed preview provides insights into their current form, key players, and our prediction of the outcome.
Current Form
Crystal Palace's Current Form
Under the relatively newish management of Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace has shown a mixed set of results. With two wins, two draws, and three losses, they have been struggling to find consistent form.
The team however has shown resilience despite defensive woes, having conceded 54 goals in 32 games.
Their most notable recent achievement was a victory over title-chasing Liverpool last weekend, which will certainly boost their confidence heading into this match.
West Ham's Current Form
West Ham, under David Moyes, share a similar inconsistent form.
With aspirations for European football next season, they have managed one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five league games.
Despite this, they have demonstrated some resilience in away games, which could play to their advantage against Crystal Palace.
Team News
Crystal Palace Team News
Injuries have taken a toll on Crystal Palace with Cheick Doucoure, Marc Guehi, and Sam Johnstone all sidelined.
These absences will impact their defensive setup, which has already been under pressure this season.
West Ham Team News
For West Ham, Lucas Paqueta is the only suspension risk, allowing Moyes the opportunity to field a strong lineup.
This could be crucial in their quest for a win to keep their European hopes alive.
Key Players
Crystal Palace's Key Players
Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze will be pivotal for Crystal Palace. Olise's pace and Eze’s creativity could be the key to unlocking West Ham’s defence in what will likely be a tight and cagey affair.
West Ham's Key Players
For West Ham, Jarrod Bowen is the one to watch. Bowen’s attacking flair will be essential for West Ham to exert dominance in this fixture.
Scoreline Prediction
Given both teams’ current form and recent performances, a closely contested match is anticipated.
However, Crystal Palace might just have the edge with their recent boost in confidence after beating Liverpool.
Our Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham United
FAQs
What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 3:00 PM on April 21, 2024.
Where is the match being played? The match will be played at Selhurst Park, London.
Can I watch the match live in the UK? No, this game will not be broadcast live in the UK.
Who is the favourite to win? Based on current form and home advantage, Crystal Palace are slight favourites.
