Our West Ham U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Prediction: 2-2
West Ham U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Monday February 23, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This West Ham U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
West Ham U21's Last Match – Tamworth vs West Ham U21
West Ham U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 England National League Cup victory over Tamworth, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, West Ham U21 recorded 50% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tamworth | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 81 |
 West Ham U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 37 |
Crystal Palace U21's Last Match – Crystal Palace U21 vs Borussia M'gladbach U21
Crystal Palace U21 will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Premier League International Cup triumph against Borussia M'gladbach U21 on February 18. In that match, Crystal Palace U21 recorded 40% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crystal Palace U21 | 40% | 0 (4) | - | 30 |
Borussia M'gladbach U21 | 60% | 0 (3) | - | 47 |
West Ham U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Stats
Key Stats
| West Ham U21 | Crystal Palace U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 1.24 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
West Ham U21 are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace U21 average 2.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.