Will Crystal Palace secure their position in the Premier League against West Ham? The answer is crucial for both teams.
As of April 20, 2026, Crystal Palace sits 13th in the Premier League table with 42 points. In contrast, West Ham finds itself precariously positioned at 17th with only 32 points—just one point clear of the relegation zone. This match carries significant weight for West Ham, who has lost 16 times this season.
West Ham recently experienced a boost by winning their last match against Wolves 4-0. Valentin Castellanos scored two goals in that game, bringing his total to five goals in 16 appearances. This performance could energize the squad as they face Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace has gone unbeaten in eight of its last ten matches. Despite this positive trend, they have struggled at home, with only a 25% win rate this season and an average of just 2.19 goals per game in home fixtures. They have scored only 16 goals at home—the third-worst record in the division. Yet, 60% of their home matches in 2026 have ended with under 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards low-scoring games.
The previous encounter between these teams ended in a goalless draw. Both sides will look to change that outcome in this critical fixture.
Looking ahead, Crystal Palace is set to meet Shakhtar Donetsk in the Conference League semifinals after facing Liverpool next. Meanwhile, West Ham will host Everton next week, hoping to gain crucial points to escape relegation.
Details remain unconfirmed about injuries or other factors affecting player availability for this match. However, the stakes are high as both teams aim to solidify their positions as the season approaches its conclusion.
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