West Ham vs Crystal Palace: Preview, predictions and lineups

Browse By

West Ham vs Crystal Palace: Preview, predictions and lineups

  • West Ham face visit from Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon
  • Irons began Premier League life under Graham Potter with midweek win over Fulham
  • Eagles secured victory away at Leicester on Wednesday evening

West Ham United are looking to build on victory in their first Premier League match under Graham Potter. When they welcome Crystal Palace to London Stadium this Saturday.

The Hammers secured an important 3-2 win over Fulham on Tuesday evening as Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta scored to สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน secure a confidence-boosting triumph at the start of the Potter era. They were far from convincing in victory. That will matter little to supporters after such a torrid spell under former manager Julen Lopetegui.

Crystal Palace made it five games without defeat on Wednesday evening as they downed struggling Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The Eagles were clinical in the East Midlands, securing a crucial win that lifted them eight points above the relegation zone.

West Ham team news

West Ham will need to sign a new striker in the January window. After Niclas Fullkrug suffered a nasty hamstring injury in the FA Cup third round. That will rule him out for approximately three months.

Michail Antonio is also missing with a broken leg and the influential Jarrod Bowen is sidelined with a fractured foot. While a late decision will made on the availability of Crysencio Summerville according to Potter.

At the other end of the pitch, centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo is unavailable due to a muscle injury.

Crystal Palace team news

Crystal Palace welcomed Will Hughes back from injury midweek. He was excellent in victory over Leicester. However, his midfield partner Jefferson Lerma was substituted during the first half at King Power and is doubtful for the weekend.

Adam Wharton is already missing in the centre of the park. He recovers from groin surgery, while Matheus Franca is a long-term absentee.