West Ham v Crystal Palace predictions: Free-scoring Hammers pose a big threat

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for West Ham v Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

When to bet

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Over 2.5 West Ham goals
1pt 9-4 bet365

Team news

West Ham
The Hammers have have no new fresh injury worries. Defenders Arthur Masuaku and Winston Reid (both knee) are still out.

Crystal Palace
Nathan Ferguson, Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise remain sidelined. Luka Milivojevic has been absent for personal reasons and is unlikely to be involved again.

Match preview

West Ham have made a flying start to the new season and the Hammers may continue their free-scoring ways against London rivals Crystal Palace.

David Moyes's men are top after two matches following impressive victories over Newcastle and Leicester, scoring four goals in both games. It could be a similar outcome against Palace, who are still getting to grips with the methods of new boss Patrick Vieira as he attempts to implement a more attractive style.

Jarrod Bowen, Tomas Soucek and Said Benrahma have all caught the eye for the Hammers, while three-goal Michail Antonio has started the campaign in deadly fashion.

The Eagles, who also lost 1-0 to Watford in the EFL Cup in midweek, are struggling in the final third and have averaged an expected-goals figure of just 0.48 per game in their two league matches with key man Wilfried Zaha yet to sparkle.

Key stat

West Ham have scored three or more goals in four of their last six home Premier League games.

Inside info

West Ham

Penalty taker: Michail Antonio
Free-kick wizard: Aaron Cresswell
Set-piece aerial threat: Tomas Soucek
Card magnet: Craig Dawson

Crystal Palace

Penalty taker: Wilfried Zaha
Free-kick wizard: Wilfried Zaha
Set-piece aerial threat: Cheikou Kouyate
Card magnet: Joel Ward

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