History of the Crystal Palace v West Ham United fixture
West Ham United travel to take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 12 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.
The last time the two teams met at Crystal Palace was back in April 2004, over five years ago, the Eagles carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003/2004 | Sat 29 May | Crystal Palace | 1 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2) |
| 2003/2004 | Mon 12 Apr | Crystal Palace | 1-0 | West Ham Utd. | League Division One |
| 2003/2004 | Wed 01 Oct | West Ham Utd. | 3 - 0 | Crystal Palace | League Division One |
| 1997/1998 | Tue 05 May | Crystal Palace | 3 - 3 | West Ham Utd. | Premiership |
| 1997/1998 | Wed 03 Dec | West Ham Utd. | 4 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premiership |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 06 May | Crystal Palace | 1 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Premiership |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 08 Oct | West Ham Utd. | 1 - 0 | Crystal Palace | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Crystal Palace have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 5 conceded.
The Hammers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Hammers, and 9 goals against.
Crystal Palace's 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
West Ham United are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 17 points from 9 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| West Ham United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Hammers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Crystal Palace. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 4 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| West Ham United | Undefeated in last 4 away games. |
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