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Crystal Palace will square off against West Ham United at Raymond James Stadium in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Palace have enjoyed an unbeaten run in the friendlies thus far with two wins in three games while West Ham have one win in three games.
Palace were held to a 1-1 draw by Charlton Athletic in their first friendly of the pre-season and have won the next two games. In their previous outing, goals from Jeffrey Schlupp, Jordan Ayew, and Asher Agbinone helped them to a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
West Ham saw their unbeaten streak in the friendlies end last week, as they suffered a 3-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Mohammed Kudus had scored the equalizer for them before Rodrigo Gomes bagged a brace. It was the first defeat for new manager Julen Lopetegui.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two London-based rivals have crossed paths 68 times in all competitions. The Hammers have the upper hand in these meetings with 25 wins. Palace are not far behind with 19 wins and 24 games have ended in draws.
- Palace are unbeaten in their last four meetings against West Ham, recording three wins.
- They last met in the Premier League in April, with Crystal Palace recording a commanding 5-2 home win. It was the first time since 1911 that they had scored at least five goals in a meeting against the Hammers.
- West Ham United have just one win in their last six friendlies, suffering three losses. Palace, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last five friendlies, recording four wins.
- Six of the last seven meetings between the two teams have produced over 2.5 goals.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United Prediction
Palace have been unbeaten in their three friendlies thus far, scoring 10 goals, and will look to continue their goalscoring form in this match. They are unbeaten in their last four meetings against West Ham, scoring 12 goals, and are strong favorites. The Hammers suffered their first defeat of the pre-season last week and will look to bounce back with a win.
Both teams will return to England after this match and will begin their Premier League campaign later this month. Both managers will look to avoid injuries in this match and are likely to include inexperienced players in the starting XI.
Considering the current form of the two teams, Palace are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 3-2 West Ham United
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Crystal Palace to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Jordan Ayew to score or assist any time - Yes
