Crystal Palace vs West Ham United Prediction 20.04.2026 | Premier League

Crystal Palace head into this Monday night London derby riding a wave of unprecedented euphoria, after booking their place in the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals despite a narrow 2-1 second-leg defeat to Fiorentina, progressing 4-2 on aggregate to continue their historic continental run.

Currently sitting 13th in the table with 42 points to their bag, Oliver Glasner’s side have balanced their European exploits with a resilient domestic campaign, arriving for this fixture off the back of an impressive 2-1 victory over Newcastle United, a result that effectively secured their top-flight status for at least another season.

Among other things, the Eagles have also turned Selhurst Park into something of a fortress under the lights, going unbeaten across their last six home matches in all competitions (W4 D2), while keeping five clean sheets during that run, underlining their growing defensive authority on home soil.

However, they will be without several key attacking options for this encounter, with Cheick Doucoure, Evann Guessand, and Eddie Nketiah all confirmed absentees, while Maxence Lacroix and Adam Wharton remain doubts and will require late fitness assessments ahead of kickoff.

West Ham United, meanwhile, make the short trip across the capital occupying a precarious 17th position, sitting just two points above the relegation zone despite a remerkable late-season upturn that has yielded 18 points from their last 11 outings.

Under the experienced guidance of Nuno Espirito Santo, the Hammers have developed a clear survival instinct, arriving at Selhurst Park boosted by an emphatic 4-0 demolition of Wolverhampton Wanderers, a result that served as a timely reminder of their attacking sharpness when operating under pressure.

While their away form has been a consistent source of concern throughout the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, West Ham can draw confidence from a resilient record at this South London venue, having suffered just three defeats across their last 11 visits.

Perhaps most encouragingly for the visitors, Nuno has a fully fit squad at his disposal with no injury or suspension concerns, meaning he is expected to name an unchanged starting XI following their dominant display last time out.