West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 preview and prediction
The match
West Ham United U21 host Crystal Palace U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One on Monday 23 February, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at Rush Green Stadium. West Ham United U21 are 15th with 9 points from 7 games (in the top half), while Crystal Palace U21 sit 17th on 8 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.9 for West Ham United U21 and 1.6 for Crystal Palace U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 67% and both teams to score at 69%.
Betting angles
Win chances: West Ham United U21 42%, draw 23%, Crystal Palace U21 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: West Ham United U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
West Ham United U2142%fair 2.39 · @2.20
Draw23%fair 4.31 · @3.80
Crystal Palace U2135%fair 2.86 · @2.45
3.43Expected goals
1.85West Ham United U21 xG
1.58Crystal Palace U21 xG
69%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–06%
2–06%
From our goals model: West Ham United U21 1.9 – 1.6 Crystal Palace U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
West Ham United U21 to win✓
42%
2.39
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
37%
2.74
–
Half-time / full-time
HT West Ham United U21 / FT West Ham United U21✗
27%
3.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.41
–
Form
West Ham United U21 – last 2
WD
17 Feb
@ Tamworth
3–1
W
13 Feb
vs Leicester City U21
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Crystal Palace U21 – last 2
WW
18 Feb
vs Borussia M'gladbach II
2–0
W
13 Feb
vs Fulham U21
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between West Ham United U21 and Crystal Palace U21.
What is the prediction for West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
On our numbers West Ham United U21 have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Crystal Palace U21 35%.
How many goals will there be in West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our predicted score is West Ham United U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 23 February 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Rush Green Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
