Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace

Bournemouth welcome Crystal Palace to the Vitality Stadium on Sunday with the Cherries still very much in the hunt for European football.

Sitting eighth on 49 points, Andoni Iraola's side have been unbeaten in their last 14 Premier League outings and are priced at 4/6 to take all three points here.

Palace, 13th on 43 points, have bigger fish to fry in the Conference League and could well have one eye on that competition.

The last three meetings between these sides have ended in draws, so nothing has come easily in this fixture of late.

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Form

Bournemouth's 14-match unbeaten run in the Premier League is impressive, but their home form tells a more complicated story. The Cherries have drawn their last five at the Vitality Stadium, with their most recent league fixture ending 2-2 against Leeds. Their last home win came all the way back in January against Liverpool. The goals are still flowing, though, with Iraola's men netting two or more in each of their last four league matches.

Crystal Palace arrive in inconsistent shape domestically, winning just two of their last six league fixtures. Their most recent Premier League outing ended in a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, which sums up where they are right now. Oliver Glasner's priority is clearly the Conference League, where Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 in the semi-final first leg. The Eagles are winless in five against Bournemouth, with the last three meetings all drawn.

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Petrovic; A. Truffert, M. Senesi, J. Hill, Á. Jiménez; R. Christie, A. Scott; M. Tavernier, J. Kroupi, Rayan; Evanilson

The Cherries have received a boost with Justin Kluivert back in training following the knee problem he picked up in January. Lewis Cook and Julio Soler remain doubts but could feature. Rayan is likely to be rewarded with a start after coming off the bench to score against Leeds.

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Henderson; J. Canvot, M. Lacroix, C. Richards; T. Mitchell, W. Hughes, A. Wharton, D. Muñoz; I. Sarr, B. Johnson; J. Mateta

Evann Guessand is in a race to play again this season, while Cheick Doucouré and Eddie Nketiah are long-term absentees. Oliver Glasner could rotate his side with this fixture sandwiched between Conference League semi-final legs against Shakhtar Donetsk, potentially handing starts to Will Hughes and Brennan Johnson.

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Key Stats & Match Facts

  • Bournemouth have drawn their last three matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
  • Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 14 matches in the Premier League.
  • Bournemouth have scored 2+ goals in their last four Premier League matches.
  • Both teams have found the net in eight of Bournemouth's last nine home league fixtures.
  • There have been 27+ shots taken in seven of Bournemouth's last ten Premier League matches.

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Crystal Palace.

The Cherries have been scoring freely and their attacking quality should prove too much for a Palace side whose focus lies firmly on the Conference League. That said, Jean-Philippe Mateta gives the Eagles a genuine goal threat and a clean sheet looks unlikely for either side. Bournemouth's stubborn habit of drawing at home is a concern, but we fancy them to find a way to edge this one.

Best Bets

Eli Junior Kroupi anytime goalscorer at 8/5.
The young forward has been in fine form, scoring in three of his last four Premier League appearances. He is expected to start centrally behind Evanilson and looks a strong candidate to get on the scoresheet again.

Evanilson anytime goalscorer at 15/8.
Bournemouth's main striker has been central to their attacking output and faces a Palace defence that could be weakened by Glasner's rotation plans ahead of the Conference League return leg.

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder

Our bet builder backs Bournemouth to win, Marcus Tavernier and Jean-Philippe Mateta to each register a shot on target, and both teams to score. Bournemouth are clear favourites and their recent offensive output supports the home win leg.

Tavernier has hit the target in five of his last seven outings, making him a reliable pick for a shot on target. Mateta remains Palace's most direct threat in front of goal.

Both teams have scored in eight of Bournemouth's last nine home league fixtures, rounding off a four-leg accumulator available at around 5/1 with Bet365.