West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace

Current streaks

Recent form

West Ham

West Ham's recent form has been rather inconsistent, with the Hammers experiencing a mix of results in their last six matches. The team are currently on a brief upturn, having won their most recent Premier League fixture against Fulham 3-2, which ended a concerning run of three consecutive defeats across all competitions. Notably, West Ham have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with four of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals. The 5-0 loss to Liverpool stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, contributing significantly to their poor goal difference of -7 over this period. Despite their current 12th position in the league, West Ham's defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game in their last six matches, while managing only one clean sheet. On a positive note, the Hammers have shown resilience in attack, scoring in five of these six games, albeit at a modest rate of 1.17 goals per match.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have shown a significant upturn in form recently, with their current five-game unbeaten run being a highlight. This streak includes three wins and two draws, demonstrating improved resilience after a heavy 5-1 defeat to Arsenal. The Eagles have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches, which is impressive considering their mid-table position. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, averaging just over one goal per game, but they've managed to grind out results, with 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals. The standout result in this period was undoubtedly the 2-0 away victory against Leicester, showcasing Palace's ability to perform against higher-ranked opposition. Despite sitting 15th in the table, this recent form suggests Crystal Palace are trending in a positive direction and could potentially climb the league standings if they maintain this momentum.

Recent home/away form

West Ham

West Ham's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches at the London Stadium. The Hammers have struggled defensively, conceding a concerning 14 goals in these six games, with particularly heavy defeats against Liverpool (0-5) and Arsenal (2-5). Despite this, they've managed to find the back of the net in five out of six matches, showcasing their attacking prowess. The team's games have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the fixtures. West Ham's most recent home victory, a 3-2 thriller against Fulham, exemplifies their tendency for exciting, goal-laden encounters, though their inconsistency is evident in their inability to string together a run of more than two consecutive positive results.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have shown impressive form away from home in their recent fixtures, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six away games. The Eagles have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only six goals across these matches. Their goal-scoring prowess has also been noteworthy, netting 10 times for an average of 1.67 goals per game. The 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the League Cup stands out as a high-scoring encounter, while the 3-1 victory over Brighton highlights their attacking capabilities on the road. Crystal Palace are currently enjoying a three-match unbeaten run away from home in the Premier League, which includes two wins and a draw, suggesting they are becoming increasingly difficult opponents for teams to face on their own turf.