West Ham United vs Crystal Palace 20 Sep 2025

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This match is played on date 20 Sep 2025
This match takes place in London Stadium (London) – In championship competitions Premier League by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ WEST HAM UNITED VS CRYSTAL PALACE – MATCH PREVIEW
Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | West Ham United vs Crystal Palace |
Competition | Premier League – 2025/26 Season |
Date | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 local time (13:00 UTC) |
Venue | London Stadium, London |
Broadcast | Sky Sports Premier League (UK), international Premier League broadcasters |
Last Meeting | Crystal Palace 1–2 West Ham United (Premier League, March 2025) |
Head-to-Head | West Ham: 9 wins – Crystal Palace: 6 wins – Draws: 8 |
🔎 OVERVIEW
The Premier League weekend features an intriguing London derby as West Ham United host Crystal Palace at the London Stadium. West Ham, aiming to consolidate their position in the top half, face a Palace side known for defensive resilience and opportunistic attacking play.
This matchup promises intensity and tactical battles, with West Ham looking to dominate possession and Palace aiming to frustrate and counter.
🔴 WEST HAM UNITED – STRONG AND ORGANIZED
West Ham United are known for combining physicality with tactical discipline. At home, they look to control the midfield, press effectively, and exploit spaces in transition.
Strengths:
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Well-organized defensive structure
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Effective pressing and ball recovery
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Threat from set-pieces and wide areas
Key Players:
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Michail Antonio – Forward with pace, strength, and goal-scoring ability
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Declan Rice – Midfield general controlling tempo and transitions
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Łukasz Fabiański – Veteran goalkeeper providing experience and reliability
Likely Tactics: West Ham are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, focusing on solid midfield control, wide play, and finishing through Antonio’s attacking runs.
🔵 CRYSTAL PALACE – DISCIPLINED AND COUNTER-ATTACKING
Crystal Palace approach this London derby with a pragmatic style, emphasizing defensive organization and quick counter-attacks. Their ability to frustrate opponents and exploit spaces makes them dangerous, particularly on the road.
Strengths:
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Compact defense with coordinated pressing
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Quick transitions exploiting gaps in opposition’s defense
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Experienced squad capable of holding tough matches
Key Players:
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Wilfried Zaha – Winger with pace, dribbling, and creativity
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Cheick Doucouré – Midfield anchor breaking up play and starting attacks
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Vicente Guaita – Goalkeeper providing reliable shot-stopping
Likely Tactics: Palace are likely to line up in a 4-4-2, focusing on defensive solidity, pressing selectively, and launching counters through Zaha and strikers.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD SNAPSHOT
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Total Meetings (Premier League): 23
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West Ham Wins: 9
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Crystal Palace Wins: 6
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Draws: 8
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Recent Trend: West Ham have won 2 of the last 3 meetings
📉 FORM GUIDE (LAST 5 MATCHES)
TEAM | FORM |
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West Ham | 🟩 🟨 🟩 🟨 🟥 |
Crystal Palace | 🟨 🟥 🟩 🟨 🟨 |
🎯 MATCH VERDICT
Prediction: West Ham United 2–1 Crystal Palace
West Ham’s home advantage and attacking depth make them favorites, but Crystal Palace’s defensive discipline and counter-attacking threat ensure a competitive encounter. Expect a tightly contested London derby with West Ham narrowly prevailing.