Crystal Palace and West Ham look to recover from opening losses as they meet at Selhurst Park.
After failing to win their opening matches, victory would see Palace or West Ham secure their first win of the season.
Team News
Palace have no fresh injury concerns to report following their opening defeat at Brentford.
Matheus Franca (rib) remains absent.
West Ham could again be without Edson Alvarez after he suffered a hamstring injury in June.
Manager, Julen Lopetegui otherwise has no fresh injury concerns to report following the Hammers’ opening loss to Aston Villa.
When is Kick-Off?
Palace host West Ham at Selhurst Park on Saturday 24 August at 3pm BST, untelevised live in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Palace have lost one of their last six meetings against West Ham (W3, D2, L1).
- West Ham have won two of their last five visits to Palace (W2, L3).
- Both teams have scored in their last 14 meetings in the top-flight.
- In the opening matchweek, no player produced more shots than Palace’s Eberechi Eze (7).
- West Ham won just two of their six London derbies on the road last season (W2, L4).
Prediction
Having endured a wasteful display at Brentford amidst periods of dominance, Palace just need to refocus now because they do have the quality to get a win if can sort out their defensive sloppiness.
West Ham meanwhile need to crank up their attacking intensity because they looked sluggish at times against Villa – who looked more energetic and composed, so I would like to see more sharpness to their play here.
Palace though won’t be an easy place to go and if Oliver Glasner’s Eagles can build upon their opening weekend’s promise, I can see them getting a win here.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham
Result: Crystal Palace 0-2 West Ham
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