Premier League preview and odds: West Ham United vs Crystal Palace

Published on: 26/03/2016

Premier League preview and odds: West Ham United vs Crystal Palace

April 02, 2016 15:00pm - Boleyn Ground

Premier League

West Ham United`s top four challenge will continue on Saturday when out-of-form Crystal Palace make the short journey across London for this Barclays Premier League clash.

Hammers unbeaten in 12 on home soil

West Ham United have a realistic chance of qualifying for next season`s UEFA Champions League and can further boost their cause with a win over the league`s worst form team.

The Hammers are currently sat in fifth place in the table, just one point behind fourth-ranked Manchester City. They are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches and have not been beaten at home since the opening day of the season.

Last time out Slaven Bilic`s men bagged at 2-2 draw away to reigning champions Chelsea. The Irons have scored at least one goal in all but one of their home games.

Palace without league win in calendar year

Over the last 10 games, Crystal Palace have the worse form of any team in the Barclays Premier League, including bottom club Aston Villa. As a result, the Eagles have plummeted from fifth to 16th in the league in the space of three months, and are in danger of getting dragged into the relegation battle.

Boss Alan Pardews inability to halt his team`s woeful run of 13 games without a win has prompted speculation that his job could be in danger.

The Londoners have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 11 matches. In their last match, Palace were beaten 1-0 at home by league leaders Leicester City.

Team news

Carl Jenkinson is the only injury concern for the home side.

Meanwhile, the visitors will have to manage without Marouane Chamakh, James McAthur and Kwesi Appiah.

Recent form (League)

West Ham United: DLLLD

Crystal Palace: LLDLL

Betting odds and tips

The home win looks like the only sensible bet and can be backed at Evens with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 26/03/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (26/03/2016 14:49:02) but are subject to change.