West Ham vs Crystal Palace
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Match details
Date: September 20 2025, 15:00 BST
Stadium: London Stadium
Confirmed lineups
West Ham (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: A. Areola
- Defenders: K. Walker-Peters, K. Mavropanos, M. Kilman, E. Diouf
- Midfielders: Mateus Fernandes, J. Ward-Prowse, J. Bowen
- Forwards: Lucas Paquetá, C. Summerville, C. Wilson
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
- Goalkeeper: D. Henderson
- Defenders: C. Richards, M. Lacroix, M. Guéhi
- Midfielders: D. Muñoz, A. Wharton, W. Hughes, T. Mitchell
- Forwards: D. Kamada, Yeremy Pino, J. Mateta
Missing players
West Ham will be without T. Souček due to a red card and George Earthy, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Their absences could impact the midfield stability.
Crystal Palace faces a significant challenge with several key players missing, including C. Doucouré (knee injury), C. Kporha (back injury), E. Nketiah (hamstring injury), C. Riad (knee injury), I. Sarr (thigh injury), and A. Wharton (groin injury), leaving them short on options.
Match background
This encounter features two teams at contrasting ends of the Premier League spectrum. West Ham is struggling at the bottom of the table, desperate for points, while Crystal Palace aims to solidify their mid-table position after a mixed start.
Recent form
West Ham's recent performances have been disappointing, recording three losses and one win in their last four matches. They only managed to score four goals across those games, signifying a lack of offensive prowess.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, has shown a resilient form with a draw and three consecutive wins in their last four matches. Their defense has been solid, conceding just one goal in that stretch, indicating strong prospects for the upcoming match.
Head-to-head record
- January 18 2025: West Ham 0 - 2 Crystal Palace
- August 24 2024: Crystal Palace 0 - 2 West Ham
- April 21 2024: Crystal Palace 5 - 2 West Ham
- December 3 2023: West Ham 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
Prediction
Given West Ham's current struggles and Crystal Palace's solid defensive form, the away side might exploit the opportunities effectively. Betting tip: BTTS: No, as both teams struggle with scoring and Palace's defense is strong.