West Ham United (8-16-8) and Crystal Palace (11-11-9) will face off today at 3:00 p.m. EDT at Selhurst Park in London, England.
Crystal Palace is favored at a +136 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-115o / -115u) goals.
Let's get into my West Ham vs. Crystal Palace prediction.
West Ham vs. Crystal Palace Prediction
Our West Ham vs. Crystal Palace pick is for West Ham to win and Jarrod Bowen to score or assist.
West Ham vs. Crystal Palace Odds
| West Ham Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -175 | 2.5 -115o / -115u | +210 |
| Crystal Palace Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 +120 | 2.5 -115o / -115u | +136 |
West Ham vs. Crystal Palace Picks
- West Ham To Win
- Jarrod Bowen To Score or Assist
West Ham were excellent in their last game, thrashing Wolves 4-0 to climb out of the relegation zone. The Hammers are the underdogs heading to Selhurst Park, but their ability to dig deep in the midst of a relegation battle makes them the value bet on the 1x2 market in this game.
Crystal Palace have struggled at home in the Premier League this season, winning just four of their 16 matches. Oliver Glasner’s side has scored just 16 goals during that run.
West Ham have picked up 18 points in the league in 2026, two more than Crystal Palace. Over that period, the Hammers have scored an average of 1.46 goals per game compared to Palace’s 1.08 goals per game.
West Ham beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in this fixture last season. Crystal Palace also has less time to prepare for this fixture thanks to their Conference League fixture on Thursday night.
Jarrod Bowen continues to shine for West Ham, leading the team as both their top goalscorer and the player with the most assists. Bowen has scored eight goals and handed out eight assists this season in the Premier League.
He is currently in top form, scoring twice and assisting five more goals across the last seven competitive fixtures. His two assists against Wolves helped his team get ahead of the relegation zone, and he has now accumulated 6.5 expected goals (xG) this season.
In the 2026 Premier League season, only Bruno Fernandes, with 10 assists, surpasses West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, who has provided 7 assists in 13 games.
His pivotal role in both creating and capitalizing on opportunities makes betting on him to score or assist particularly attractive, especially at the given odds.
West Ham vs. Crystal Palace Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| West Ham | Draw | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 30.7% | 25.6% | 43.7% |
Projected Total Goals
| West Ham | Total Goals | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | 2.63 | 1.45 |
West Ham vs. Crystal Palace Betting Analysis
This is a hugely significant game for West Ham as they look to remain out of the relegation zone. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, has nothing to play for in the Premier League, which could give the away side an edge.
West Ham have also had more time to prepare for this fixture. Crystal Palace secured their place in the semi-finals of the Conference League on Thursday night and were seen celebrating in Florence. This really is a golden opportunity for the Hammers to pick up points.
Both of these teams prefer to sit deep and counter-attack. West Ham allows the second-most passes per defensive action in the league, whereas Crystal Palace allows the third-most. However, West Ham will look to take advantage of any fatigue in Oliver Glasner’s ranks, so we could see the away side in the ascendancy here.
In terms of the result, this one could go either way. Crystal Palace are the favorites, but their poor Premier League form at Selhurst Park, coupled with this game being more important for West Ham, makes it an even more interesting contest.
