West Ham host Crystal Palace on Saturday (Evening Standard)
West Ham host Crystal Palace in a Premier League London derby this weekend.
Graham Potter won his first home game in charge of the Hammers on Tuesday, with his side beating fellow capital counterparts Fulham 3-2.
While they perhaps did not fully convince earlier this week, there is a sense of a feel-good factor emerging under the former Chelsea boss.
Another home game offers the chance to build on that, albeit they are playing an improving Palace side.
Oliver Glasner’s side beat Leicester 2-0 on Wednesday night to extend their unbeaten run to four games.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
West Ham vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 18 January 2025.
The London Stadium will host.
Where to watch West Ham vs Crystal Palace
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be shown live in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout on English football on Saturdays.
Free highlights: Supporters will be able to watch highlights for free when Match of the Day airs at 10.30pm GMT on BBC One on Saturday 18 January.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace team news
While Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen is making good progress on his return from a foot injury, the England forward is not expected back here.
Jarrod Bowen is making good progress on his return from injury for West Ham (James Manning/PA Wire)
Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug are injured. Crysencio Summerville will need to be assessed after a recent muscle complaint, while Jean-Clair Todibo is not expected to feature.
Palace have lost Trevoh Chalobah after he was recalled by Chelsea. Matheus Franca and Adam Wharton are injured.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace prediction
West Ham did have to rely on a bit of luck earlier this week, while Palace are looking to solid.
Draw, 1-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
West Ham wins: 26
Draws: 24
Crystal Palace wins: 19
West Ham vs Crystal Palace latest odds
West Ham to win: 13/8
Draw: 12/5
Crystal Palace to win: 17/10
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.