Football Prediction | Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth | English Premier League | April 19 –Can Bournemouth Grab the Cherries from Selhurst Park?

Premier League action continues as Crystal Palace take on AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at 06:30 PM (BDT) / 06:00 PM (INR). Both teams find themselves mid-table and will be eager to push higher with a strong result. Crystal Palace rely heavily on set pieces and direct attacking play, while Bournemouth pose a threat with their width and quick transitions. 

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Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Form Guide

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have been solid in set-piece situations and efficient at creating chances. Their ability to win the ball back makes them competitive in midfield. However, they struggle to keep possession, finish opportunities, and are weak in aerial duels. Offside traps also continue to catch them out.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth have been excellent in creating chances, especially through wide play and long shots. Their counter-attacks are sharp and they excel at pressing the opposition. Like Palace, they struggle to maintain possession and have a hard time defending set pieces and avoiding the offside trap. 

Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Key Battles:

Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Evanilson

Mateta has been Crystal Palace’s top scorer this season with 13 goals, consistently leading the line. Evanilson has notched 9 goals for Bournemouth and remains central to their attacking approach.

Eberechi Eze vs Milos Kerkez

Eze’s creativity has contributed 8 goals and assists, making him a key playmaker for Palace. Kerkez’s offensive runs from deep have helped him contribute to 5 goals, offering width and attacking support for Bournemouth. 

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Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Tactical Outlook

Crystal Palace will rely on set pieces and attacking through the middle, often opting for long balls and through passes. They tend to operate in their own half and have a consistent starting XI, but their struggles in finishing and aerial battles may leave them exposed.

Bournemouth will use their pace down the wings and aggressive style to dominate in the final third. Their approach includes taking frequent shots, delivering crosses, and pushing forward with long balls. However, their defensive organization, especially from set plays, remains a concern.

Head-to-Head Encounters

The current head-to-head record stands at Crystal Palace with 6 wins, Bournemouth with 4, and 6 matches ending in draws. Bookmakers expect a closely fought match, with Palace slightly favored at odds of 2.38, a draw priced at 3.60, and a Bournemouth win at 2.70.

Injury News and Suspensions

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace remain without Chadi Riad and Cheick Oumar Doucouré, both out with long-term knee injuries and expected to return in early January and August 2025 respectively. Romain Esse is dealing with an illness but could be back within a few days.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth have a number of injury concerns. Enes Ünal is a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament injury and won’t return until early October. Justin Kluivert, Luis Sinisterra, and Marcus Tavernier are all doubtful for the upcoming fixture due to various knocks and muscle issues. Ryan Christie is expected back from a groin injury by early August.

Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Possible Playing Squad

Crystal Palace

Henderson (GK), Richards, Lacroix, Lerma, Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Eze, Mateta

Bournemouth

Arrizabalaga (GK), Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Adams, Cook, Ouattara, Scott, Semenyo, Evanilson

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are both capable of creating chances but struggle with finishing and defensive consistency. Given their closely matched strengths and weaknesses, a draw seems the most likely outcome.

Score Prediction

A 1-1 draw appears the most probable result, with both sides likely to score but unable to edge out a win in what promises to be a balanced contest.