Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth

Selhurst Park sets the stage for a bottom-half Premier League clash on Wednesday night as Crystal Palace hosts Bournemouth.

The Eagles presently hold the 12th position in the top-flight standings with 16 points from 14 matches, while the Cherries trail by three points, securing the 16th spot.

Crystal Palace, after a promising start with 11 points from their initial seven Premier League matches, including victories over Sheffield United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Manchester United, has experienced a dip in form, securing only five points from the last seven games.

Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth

Despite the downturn, the Eagles avoided a third consecutive defeat with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United, where Odsonne Edouard’s seventh goal of the season leveled the score after an early opener from Mohammed Kudus.

Currently mid-table and nine points clear of the relegation zone, Roy Hodgson’s team faces a crucial period with upcoming fixtures against teams positioned above them in the table, starting with Wednesday’s clash against Bournemouth.

What to remember – Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth

Both Crystal Palace and Bournemouth see Wednesday’s clash as a winnable game, recognizing that securing three points at Selhurst Park would offer a crucial confidence boost before facing challenging matches against Liverpool and Manchester United next weekend.

While Crystal Palace has historically performed better in this fixture, their recent dip in form aligns with improvements seen at Bournemouth. This sets the stage for a closely-fought encounter, and a score draw could be a likely outcome this time around.

Betting tip for Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be less than 3.5 goals in this match.