The Premier League action on Saturday, August 24 promises to be exciting with a number of intriguing matchups. One of the best bets for the day is Tomas Soucek to score at any time against Crystal Palace, with odds of 7-1 available at bet365.
In the Crystal Palace vs West Ham clash, the prediction is for a Tottenham-Tottenham double result, with odds of 6-5 at bet365. Crystal Palace had a strong finish to last season, defeating West Ham 5-2 in one of their matches. Expect another entertaining encounter at Selhurst Park.
In their respective opening games, Palace lost 2-1 to Brentford while West Ham also suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. West Ham has struggled defensively in their away games under David Moyes, conceding 13 goals in their last three outings. The likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Max Kilman, and Jean-Clair Todibo could feature in the back four for Palace.
New signings Guido Rodriguez, Niclas Fullkrug, and Crysencio Summerville will be looking to make an impact, but the spotlight is on Tomas Soucek to find the back of the net. Soucek scored seven goals last season and will be keen to make amends after missing a chance in the last game.
In terms of team news, Matheus Franca is the only injury concern for Crystal Palace, while Jordan Ayew and Joachim Andersen are nearing exits. For West Ham, midfielder Edson Alvarez may return to the squad and Wan-Bissaka and Fullkrug are likely to start.
Recent history suggests that matches involving West Ham tend to be high-scoring affairs, with five of their last six league games featuring over 3.5 goals. This trend could continue in the Crystal Palace vs West Ham matchup.
In conclusion, the stage is set for an exciting clash between Crystal Palace and West Ham, with plenty of goals expected. Keep an eye on Tomas Soucek to make an impact and potentially find the back of the net.