We’re in the endgame now, ladies and gentlemen. The Premier League season is entering the final furlong with just a handful of games remaining for clubs up and down English football’s top tier. Whether it be the title race, the relegation battle or anything in between, there’s still a lot left to be determined. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the upcoming clash between Crystal Palace and West Ham United.
Crystal Palace Form GuideA change in management can often inspire a turnaround on the pitch and while Roy Hodgson’s presence wasn’t the only ongoing issue at the club, his exit will certainly give fans cause for hope and optimism. Now, with Oliver Glasner at the helm, there could be an exciting new direction for this famous club - and hopefully for them, far less of a worry regarding the threat of relegation.
With losses to Tottenham, Bournemouth and Manchester City to run alongside draws with Luton and Nottingham Forest, things were looking bleak for Palace. That was, of course, until this past weekend, when they pulled off an incredible 1-0 win on the road against Liverpool.
West Ham Form GuideWest Ham United haven’t known days as good as this in a long time. They are the current holders of the Conference League title, they’re going well in the Europa League, and they are as solid as ever in the Premier League. David Moyes has figured out a formula that works, which should serve as a real warning for the rest of the clubs in the top flight this season.
West Ham have only managed to pick up one win in their last six games - a 2-1 triumph over Wolves. They’ve drawn against Tottenham and Aston Villa, too, but they’ve also suffered losses courtesy of Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen and Fulham.
Match PredictionThere are plenty of reasons why this could turn out to be a game that fails to live up to the hype, but on the flip side, we’d like to believe that both teams have more than enough in their locker to turn this into a fun encounter. In our view, the most likely outcome is over 2.5 goals scored.
