Two teams in the relegation picture meet on Tuesday evening in what promises to be a classic 6-pointer. Both David Moyes and Roy Hodgson have galvanised their respective teams this season but the enormity of having to save a club from relegation is a full-season requirement. With one point and 2 league places separating the sides, this could be a fiery battle.
English Premier League – West Ham United v Crystal Palace – London Olympic Stadium – Tuesday 30th January 2018 – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 9/4 at Unibet |
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Westham
Crystal PalaceWest Ham United
David Moyes continues to defy the naysayers and has overseen a transformation at West Ham that has pushed them up to 11th place in the Premier League table. They are now 4 points above the relegation picture and have only lost once in their last 9 games in the Premier League. Marko Arnautovic has been in sparkling form of late for West Ham and he has now notched 6 goals for the club this season.
Crystal Palace
Palace have picked up 25 points in 20 games under the stewardship of Roy Hodgson and have climbed to 123th place in the Premier League table as a result. They have only lost 2 of their last 12 Premier League matches but the manner of their 4-1 thumping at Arsenal last time out will concern Hodgson greatly. Luka Milivojevic is a central figure for Palace and his 5 goals so far this season have been crucial in their resurgence under Hodgson.
Head to Head
West Ham hold a 22:14 lead in the head to head record between the two sides whilst there have been a further 19 draws shared between the two London clubs. Palace came from 2-0 down back in October to draw 2-2 at Selhurst Park thanks to goals from Luka Milivojevic and Wilfried Zaha.
West Ham United v Crystal Palace – Betting Odds and Predictions
Both teams have found goals easy to come by recently and it could be an open game.
Both teams to score – YES – is good value at 20/23 with Coral.
Marko Arnautovic has been in great form for the Hammers and will want to back up his strong performances against Crystal Palace.
Marko Arnautovic to score anytime is an unbelievable punt at 9/4 with Unibet.
This is sure to be a fiery encounter between two London rivals.
A red card in the game looks a distinct possibility at 3/1 with William Hill.
Both sides have had very similar seasons and will be keen to keep picking up points in their respective relegation fights.
The match to finish as a draw looks super value at 9/4 with Unibet.
Score Prediction
West Ham 1 – 1 Crystal Palace – 11/2 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip West Ham United v Crystal Palace
This should be a ding-dong battle between two teams that will be desperate for points and that desperation could lead to a very closely matched encounter. The match to end as a draw and both teams to score looks great value at 3/1 with William Hill.