West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Crystal Palace U21 travel to face West Ham United U21 on Monday 23 February in the Premier League 2 Division One, with Rush Green Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 20:00 WAT. In the table, West Ham United U21 are 15th, upper half, on 9 points after 7 matches; Crystal Palace U21 are 17th (lower half) with 8. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give West Ham United U21 1.9 xG, Crystal Palace U21 1.6 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 67% and GG at 69%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – West Ham United U21 43%, draw 22%, Crystal Palace U21 35%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: West Ham United U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
West Ham United U2143%fair 2.34 · @2.20
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.80
Crystal Palace U2135%fair 2.83 · @2.45
3.46Expected goals
1.86West Ham United U21 xG
1.60Crystal Palace U21 xG
69%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–06%
2–05%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
West Ham United U21 to win✓
43%
2.34
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
69%
1.45
1.30
Draw no bet
West Ham United U21 (draw no bet)✓
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Crystal Palace U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.84
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
–
First team to score
West Ham United U21 to score first✓
52%
1.92
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
36%
2.75
–
Half-time / full-time
HT West Ham United U21 / FT West Ham United U21✗
27%
3.72
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.52
–
Recent results
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 43% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Crystal Palace U21 35%.
How many goals will there be in West Ham United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
We expect about 3.5 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 3.5 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
