Supercomputer predicts what’ll happen in West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
West Ham host Crystal Palace in their fifth match of the Premier League season on Saturday.
West Ham’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham has piled the pressure on Graham Potter, whose side has now conceded the most in the Premier League with 11.
Supporters had hoped for change after the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, but it appears that the Irons have already reverted to their old selves.
Saturday’s opposing manager, Oliver Glasner, will be keen to carry on Crystal Palace’s fine form in the top-flight with a clinical display at the London Stadium.
Crystal Palace predicted as favourites by supercomputer
West Ham’s defensive fragility is a key reason why Palace will go into this fixture as the favourites to pick up all three points.
Opta Analyst’s supercomputer predicts that the Eagles have a 48.9 per cent chance of winning, whilst the Irons are given a 27.2 per cent chance of victory.
With a draw predicted at 23.9 per cent, Potter will be hoping to put any doubters behind him and build some momentum ahead of a crucial period that could define the trajectory of their season.
Last season, both sides won one game apiece, with West Ham beating Crystal Palace 2-0 in August at Selhurst Park, and the Eagles winning 2-0 in January.
| West Ham | Team | Tottenham |
| 0.6 | Expected goals | 1.22 |
| 7 | Shots | 14 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 310 | Passes | 341 |
West Ham will be hoping to claim their first home win of the season, and they may have to rely on some debutants to help them get back on track.
Igor Julio and Soungoutou Magassa could make debuts for West Ham
West Ham signed Igor Julio on deadline day on loan from Brighton, and he could finally make his long-awaited debut against Crystal Palace.
The Hammers’ defence has been awful this season, and the Brazilian would add some much-needed physicality at the back.
Soungoutou Magassa could also make his first start for West Ham after James Ward-Prowse was poor again in the defeat to Spurs.
Tomas Soucek picked up a red card against Tottenham, so he will be unavailable against Palace, which leaves a huge gap in the middle of the park.
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