West Ham vs Crystal Palace Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is West Ham vs Crystal Palace on and what time does it start? West Ham vs Crystal Palace will take place on Sunday 3rd December, 2023 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for West Ham vs Crystal Palace? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is West Ham vs Crystal Palace on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for West Ham vs Crystal Palace
Where can I stream West Ham vs Crystal Palace in the UK? If West Ham vs Crystal Palace is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
WEST HAM
The recent performances of West Ham have left much to be desired, but their ability to secure late victories owes a debt of gratitude to Tomas Soucek, whose timely goals against Nottingham Forest, Burnley, and Backa Topola have secured three wins out of their last four games.
Soucek emerged as the hero by scoring a second late winning goal, ensuring his side need just one point from the Freiburg match to progress to the knockout stages of the Europa League. His decisive strike saw his side take their place at the top of group A.
Soucek’s 96th minute winner last weekend helped his side 2-1 triumph over Burnley in the previous league fixture, keeping the Hammers pushing for European Places.
CRYSTAL PALACE
Michael Olise's spectacular goal failed to rescue his side as Crystal Palace endured a disastrous 2-1 defeat at Kenilworth Road last weekend. Despite Olise's brilliant effort, Palace conceded in the final ten minutes of their match to throw away all three points.
Crystal Palace currently showcase a level of inconsistency in their performances, with back-to-back defeats against relegation-threatened Everton and Luton having opened up questions over Hodgson's future at Selhurst Park.
THE TEAM NEWS
WEST HAM
Jarred Bowen's situation remains under continuous assessment as he perseveres in managing a persistent knee issue. Similarly, Mohammed Kudus, Vladimir Coufal, and Edson Alvarez, all absent from Thursday night's squad, will also undergo further evaluation as the team monitors their respective conditions.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Soucek, Paqueta; Ings
UNAVAILABLE: Antonio (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Coufal (Illness), Alvarez (Illness), Kudus (Illness), Bowen (Injured)
CRYSTAL PALACE
Midfielder Cheick Doucouré faces a devastating setback, with manager Roy Hodgson confirming a snapped Achilles tendon that could potentially rule him out for the remainder of the season. Rob Holding is confirmed to be out with a new injury that suggests he’ll be sidelined for about a month. Meanwhile, Eberechi Eze's ankle sprain will need to be checked a surgeon
James Tomkins has rejoined team training, placing him back in contention for selection.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Hughes, Lerma; Ayew, Olise, Schlupp; Edouard
UNAVAILABLE: Henderson (Injured), Holding (Injured), Ferguson (Injured), Rak-Sakyi (Injured), Doucoure (Injured), Eze (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Both these teams have proven to be unpredictable in terms of making accurate predictions. West Ham's form has been inconsistent, scraping wins even when not performing at their peak level. On the other hand, Palace have struggled, with their only victory since the beginning of October coming against the lower-ranked Burnley. A draw would be the favourable decision.
BETTING TIP: DRAW
