West Ham vs Crystal Palace: Will the Eagles Clip the Hammers' Wings?

Graham Potter's West Ham are under increasing pressure as they face a confident Crystal Palace side this weekend. Can West Ham break their winless streak at home, or will Palace continue their impressive away form?

Team News and Potential Lineups

West Ham could see Callum Wilson and Niclas Füllkrug vying for a starting spot up front, while Soungoutou Magassa might replace the suspended Tomáš Souček. Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains sidelined with a stomach issue. Potter also praised young midfielder Freddie Potts, emphasizing the need for patience and hard work for young players breaking into the first team.

Palace's Unbeaten Run

Crystal Palace are enjoying an unbeaten start to the season, drawing three of their four Premier League games. Their away form has been particularly strong, including an impressive 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. They'll be without Cheick Doucoure, Caleb Kporha, Eddie Nketiah, Chadi Riad and Ismaila Sarr. Adam Wharton requires a late fitness test.

West Ham's Struggles

West Ham, in contrast, have suffered three defeats in four games, putting Potter under immense pressure. Their home form has been abysmal, conceding eight goals in two defeats at the London Stadium. The suspension of Tomas Soucek and an injury to Luis Guilherme further compound their problems.

Historical Head-to-Head

Crystal Palace have a good recent record against West Ham, winning four of their last six Premier League meetings. The Eagles are also unbeaten in their last six Premier League visits to the London Stadium.

Prediction

Given West Ham's struggles and Crystal Palace's strong away form, an Eagles victory looks likely. Potter needs to find a way to turn things around quickly, or the pressure will only continue to mount. The bookies have Palace as slight favourites, and it's easy to see why. Expect a tight game, but Crystal Palace should have enough to secure the win.

Betting Tip

Consider backing Crystal Palace to win.