Crystal Palace vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips (21 April)

14th in the Premier League with 8 points ahead of the red zone, Crystal Palace is in a very good position to maintain their position. However, the London team has been progressing slowly for several weeks, as evidenced by the 2 victories acquired during the last 10 days, for 3 draws and 5 defeats. After going 5 games without winning, Eberechi Eze's teammates defied all predictions last weekend. Indeed, they won on the lawn of Liverpool who are nevertheless fighting for the Premier League title 0-1. West Ham is today in 8th place in the Premier League with 2 points behind 6th place.

Obtaining a qualifying ticket for the C4 thus still seems within reach although the current dynamic does not really encourage optimism. Indeed, the Hammers have only won one of their last 6 championship matches, for 3 draws and 2 defeats. Victorious at Wolverhampton 1-2, they then disappointed by losing at home against Fulham last weekend 0-2. This week, West Ham drew Leverkusen 1-1 but could not prevent elimination in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, losing 2-0 in the first leg.

Several elements are missing at Crystal Palace this weekend. These are the usual holders Johnstone (goalkeeper), Guehi (defender), Lerma and Cheick Doucouré (midfielder), and the promising Matheus Franca, all stuck in the infirmary. Additionally, key defenders Richards and Ward and midfielder Will Hughes are all doubtful.

Playmaker Eze (7 goals and 2 assists in PL) gave the victory against Liverpool. He should start again this weekend just like Olise (6 goals and 3 assists in 13 PL games) and Mateta (7 goals and 4 assists in PL).