Crystal Palace hosts Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in a mid-table Premier League showdown. With both sides safe from relegation and out of European contention, the focus is on finishing the season strong and developing consistency.
📅 Match Details
| Match | Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM ET |
| Venue | Selhurst Park, London |
| Competition | Premier League 2024/25 – Matchday 34 |
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
| Total Meetings | Palace Wins | Bournemouth Wins | Draws | Avg. Goals per Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 2.52 |
- Palace have won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
- Last season, Bournemouth won 1-0 at Selhurst Park.
📊 Team Form and Standings
| Team | Position | Last 5 Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 12th | D-W-L-D-W | 42 |
| Bournemouth | 13th | W-D-L-W-D | 40 |
- Palace have found form under Oliver Glasner, showing greater attacking ambition.
- Bournemouth continue to impress with fluid, high-energy football under Andoni Iraola.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
Crystal Palace:
- Eberechi Eze – Creative spark in midfield, key in transition and set-pieces.
- Michael Olise – Offers pace and trickery, constantly creates chances from wide areas.
Bournemouth:
- Dominic Solanke – Team’s top scorer, excellent movement and clinical finishing.
- Marcus Tavernier – Versatile midfielder with great work rate and delivery.
⚽ Tactical Preview
| Team | Formation | Style of Play | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 4-2-3-1 | Counter-attacking | Wide play, set-piece threat | Vulnerable to pressing |
| Bournemouth | 4-3-3 | High pressing, vertical | Ball progression, energy | Defensive lapses under pressure |
- Palace will likely sit back and break with speed through Eze and Olise.
- Bournemouth’s high pressing may trouble Palace’s buildup but leave gaps behind.
🔮 Predictions
| Category | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Score | Crystal Palace 2–2 Bournemouth |
| First Goal Scorer | Dominic Solanke |
| Possession | Palace 45% – 55% Bournemouth |
| Shots on Target | Palace 5 – 6 Bournemouth |
- A balanced contest with attacking flair on both sides could see goals shared.
📺 How to Watch Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Live
- UK: Sky Sports Premier League, NOW, Sky Go
- USA: NBC Sports, Peacock
- India: Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports Select
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Africa: SuperSport Premier League
- Rest of the World: Check local Premier League broadcasters
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