Crystal Palace vs West Ham – Predicted lineup and team news

Crystal Palace vs West Ham – Predicted lineup and team news Crystal Palace host West Ham tonight, aiming to build on their historic progression to a European semi-final. The Eagles are enjoying a productive spell under Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park, remaining unbeaten in their last six home matches across all competitions. They have also won five of their last seven league encounters against the Hammers, and a victory tonight would move them closer to securing a top-half finish.

The physical toll of their midweek battle in Florence, however, remains a major concern for Glasner. The Austrian must balance defensive stability with the need for fresh legs across a congested schedule. That said, Palace have shown a newfound mental resilience of late, winning their last two matches after falling behind — a quality that could prove equally vital in another high-intensity London derby tonight.

Crystal Palace team news The hosts face an anxious wait on the fitness of two influential starters. Adam Wharton is struggling with an adductor issue that has bothered him for several weeks, while Maxence Lacroix is also a doubt after jarring his medial ligament against Fiorentina. Should either miss out, Chadi Riad and Will Hughes are prepared to step in.

Jean-Philippe Mateta remains the focal point of the Palace attack. The striker has scored 37 goals in 75 appearances since Glasner took charge and was withdrawn at half-time in Italy to ensure he is fresh tonight. He needs just two more goals to become only the second player to reach 50 for the club — a milestone that could arrive in front of the home faithful.