The hosts are delivering some great spectacles for the neutrals this season with plenty of goals flying in from both sides, the same probably can’t be said for the West Ham fans. Having scored and conceded 23 goals so far this campaign, the Hammers are sporting the 5th worst defensive record in the league, and 8th for the most goals scored.

There have been at least 3 goals in a whopping 77% of games involving West Ham this season, 15% higher than the Premier League average, with 10 of their 13 games seeing this market land. They have only kept one clean sheet this season which came against Sheffield United at the end of September, and have only failed to score on one occasion across all competitions this year against Everton and the end of October – surely this game avoiding the end of November is a good sign right?

Both teams to score has landed in an even more impressive 85% of West Ham’s outings, 25% greater than the Premier League average, probably the most exciting team to watch in the Premier League for goals this season.

Crystal Palace have certainly delivered some more tame results so far this year, especially towards the beginning of the season, but it may seem that this tide is turning slightly … some definite concern for Roy Hodgson’s boys. Only two of their first eight Premier League games saw over 2 goals, with four of them seeing under 2 goals. A trend that has gone right out the window, with this market landing in four of the last five fixtures, with a 2-0 win over Burnley spoiling the full house.

Recent form has boosted the incidence of over 2.5 goals and both teams to score up to a respectable 46%, an average that likely sat WAY lower at the start of October. After conceding 11 and scoring 6 across their last five games, there’s seemingly a new love for goals for The Eagles.

This fixture has certainly been the fixture to watch for goals over the last few seasons with four of their past five meetings racking up at least four goals, with the other finishing 2-1 with Palace completing the double over West Ham last year at the London Stadium. Hopefully we’re in for another treat here.

Predictions:

⚽ Over 2.5 goals @ 1.85

⚽ Over 3.5 goals @ 3.30

🥅 Both teams to score @ 1.65

Despite their haul for goals this season, it’s fairly tricky to tie down West Ham’s consistent goal threats aside from their lead man Jarrod Bowen, who you simply cannot look past in any of the Hammer’s fixtures. There is optimism for Jarrod Bowen to return to the side this weekend, so do keep an eye out for team news before including him in your bet builders.

The England international is tied third in the Premier League top goalscorer battle with Son Heung-min of Spurs with 8 goals and boasts some promising shooting stats.

Bowen is having 2.75 shots per 90 with 1.25 of those hitting the target, the best numbers in both categories out of the West Ham squad. He’s been West Ham’s best finisher and creator this season and we don’t expect that to change at all here in this London derby clash. Bowen has scored in two of their three London derby clashes, across all competitions, this season so a goalscorer market could be tempting, especially considering the visitor’s recent defensive struggles.

Odsonne Edouard has been the man for The Eagles, scoring five goals from twelve appearances this season. The French striker is averaging an impressive 2.91 shots on goals per 90 with 1.23 of those hitting the target. Only the injured Eberechi Eze has better numbers than him and his physicality will no doubt give the West Ham defence something to be cautious about. With the hosts proving very shaky at the back and conceding an average of 5.08 shots on target per game, you’d expect Eduoard to make up the core of the Crystal Palace threat.

Another approach could be to target Crystal Palace shots on target markets. Despite goals evading The Eagles slightly more than their Sunday hosts, they average a respectable 4.23 shots on target per 90 and force their opposition goalkeepers into making 3.31 saves, clearly showing a good attacking intent.

We’ve already covered how slippery West Ham’s backline is currently, but to add to this, they concede 5.08 shots on target in the Premier League this season, and against a side like Palace with their numbers, this could provide good value. Alphonse Areola is making 3.62 saves per game which is synonymous with the visitor’s stats. Perhaps some markets could provide good value here.

Predictions:

🎯 Jarrod Bowen to have 1+ shot on target @ 1.73

🚀 Jarrod Bowen to have 2+ shots @ 1.29 

🥅 Jarrod Bowen to score anytime @ 3.30

🎯 Odsonne Edouard to have 1+ shot on target @ 1.62

🧤 West Ham Goalkeeper to make 3+ saves @ 1.73

🎯 Crystal Palace to have 4+ shots on target @ 1.53