West Ham United v Crystal Palace: Sky Sports pundit predicts scoreline and winner
Sky Sports pundit Jermaine Beckford has predicted the scoreline for the West Ham v Crystal Palace clash on Sunday, 3 December.
The Hammers played in the Europa League in midweek and will have a few fatigued players for the London derby.
However, Beckford does not see that stopping them from sealing the three points and backs them to come out the winners in a tight 1-0 affair.
He told Premier League Productions (02 December, 13:27), “I think it will be a bit closer than an easy win for West Ham. I back them to win 1-0.”
Need to win this
For West Ham, the upcoming clash against Palace carries immense importance as they strive to secure a crucial victory and climb up the Premier League table.
Moyes faces a challenge with several key players doubtful due to illness, including influential figures like Mohammed Kudus and Vladimir Coufal.
The absence of Michail Antonio and the doubtful status of Jarrod Bowen add further complications to their attacking options.
The Hammers find themselves in a precarious position, having trailed in their last six Premier League games but showing resilience to secure wins in the last two.
A victory against Crystal Palace not only helps them break the trend of falling behind but also positions them for a much-needed climb up the table.
With a chance to secure their 15th home win in all competitions this calendar year, West Ham will be aiming to capitalise on their first-half strengths and address defensive vulnerabilities.
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