Crystal Palace Vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Crystal Palace Vs AFC Bournemouth Preview

Tournament: Premier League

Date: Saturday, 19 April 2025

Kick-off time: 14:00 GMT

Venue: Selhurst Park

The Match Day 33 of the Premier League action takes place as Crystal Palace take on AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on Saturday, aiming to continue their recent good form.

Crystal Palace have performed well in the second half of the season as they climb to 12th in the standings after their recent revival of form. The Eagles have lost just once in their last six matches in the league, courtesy of four wins, one draw, and one loss. The defeat came in the last match as they were outclassed by Manchester City in their 5-2 defeat.

While in the safe zone now, they will also have a close eye on the FA Cup semifinal tie against Aston Villa. Jean-Philippe Mateta is their top scorer this season with 13 goals, and Eberechi Eze provides the most assists with 8.

AFC Bournemouth, on the other hand, have surprised everyone with their performance this season as they look to make history by qualifying for the European places this season. They are currently languishing in eighth position in the table, having accumulated 48 points from 32 matches this season.

The Cherries are currently eight points behind the top four places with still six matches to play. They have done well in the last two matches, picking up a victory over Fulham and a draw against West Ham. Justin Kluivert is their top scorer and assister this season with 12 goals and 6 assists.

Crystal Palace Team News

The Eagles have two long-term injuries in their squad. Chadi Riad, who joined in the summer, is suffering from a knee injury that he suffered back in January 2025. Alongside him, Cheick Oumar Doucoure is on the sidelines due to the same knee injury. However, the good news is Marc Guehi will be back here after serving his one-game suspension.

AFC Bournemouth Team News

The Cherries also have two long-term absentees in their squad who will surely miss this season due to injury. Enes Unal is dealing with a cruciate ligament injury, with his return schedule at the start of the next season. Ryan Christie joins him on the sidelines having suffered a groin injury. Elsewhere, there are two possible doubts for this clash, also with Justin Kluivert and Luis Sinisterra recovering from a small setback.

Crystal Palace Vs AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Henderson

Defenders: Richards, Lacroix, Guehi

Midfielders: Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Chilwell

Attackers: Sarr, Eze; Mateta

AFC Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Arrizabalaga

Defenders: Smith, Huijsen, Senesi, Kerkez

Midfielders: Adams, Cook

Attackers: Semenyo, Scott, Ouattara; Evanilson

Crystal Palace Vs AFC Bournemouth H2H Record

Both teams have fared well against each other in the last five matches. The home team have secured two wins over them, drawing once and losing twice against them.

Key players to watch in Crystal Palace Vs AFC Bournemouth

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace)

Ismaila Sarr has proved to be an excellent signing for the Eagles this season. This season, he has scored seven goals for them from 31 matches while also providing four assists. His breathtaking pace and directness have already helped him score three goals in his last five matches with an xG of 0.7. With Bournemouth maintaining a high line, he can prove to be a menace if given the space in this match.

Evanilson (AFC Bournemouth)

What a turnaround it has been for Evanilson, who has been unstoppable ever since he made his comeback from injury. The talented forward has four goals in his last five matches with an xG of 0.9, and was unlucky to score in the last match after hitting the woodwork from a tight angle. This season, he has nine goals to his name and will be hoping to increase that tally here.

Crystal Palace Vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction

This match is going to be a cracker with both sides aiming to finish the season strongly. Crystal Palace will be hoping to bounce back here after their tough loss in the last match. Bournemouth, on the other hand, have impressed everyone and will be eying the victory here as they fight for the European places.

Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 1-2 AFC Bournemouth

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