Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth

• Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Selhurst Park

Match Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 AFC Bournemouth

Crystal Palace are coming into this match with a solid run of form. They've shown they can beat top teams like Liverpool and Aston Villa, and their recent loss to Everton was a close one. Palace's attack has been sharp, scoring in most of their recent games, and they'll look to exploit Bournemouth's defence which has been leaky at times.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, have been consistent but not unbeatable. They've managed to secure wins against strong sides like Brighton and Tottenham, but their draws against Leeds and Newcastle show they can be vulnerable. This game could be tight, but Palace's home advantage and recent scoring form might just tip the scales in their favour.

Crystal Palace have been in fine form lately, with three wins in their last five games. Their only loss came against Everton, but it was a close contest. This recent run of results should give them confidence going into this match, especially with their ability to score goals consistently. If they can maintain their attacking momentum, they'll be a tough nut to crack for Bournemouth.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Everton (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Liverpool (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs West Ham United (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Sunderland (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Aston Villa (A)

Bournemouth have been solid, with three wins and two draws in their last five games. They've shown they can compete with the best, beating Brighton and Tottenham. However, their draws against Leeds and Newcastle suggest they might struggle to break down a well-organised Palace side. Bournemouth will need to be at their best to come away with a result from this one.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs Fulham (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Leeds United (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)

The recent head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth has been closely contested. Their last five meetings have resulted in two draws, two wins for Bournemouth, and one win for Palace. This suggests that both teams are capable of getting a result, making this match unpredictable but competitive.

• Crystal Palace 0-0 AFC Bournemouth (19 Apr 2025)

• AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Crystal Palace (26 Dec 2024)

• AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace (02 Apr 2024)

• Crystal Palace 0-2 AFC Bournemouth (06 Dec 2023)

• Crystal Palace 2-0 AFC Bournemouth (13 May 2023)

• Chadi Riad (Cruciate Ligament) - Out
• Cheick Doucouré (Knee) - Out
• Caleb Kporha (Back) - Doubt

• Julio Soler (International Duty) - Out

• Adam Smith (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Enes Ünal (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi, Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, Mateta

Palace will rely on Pino and Mateta to drive their attack from the start. Their recent form suggests they can create chances and score goals, which will be crucial against Bournemouth's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Petrovic, Hill, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo, Evanilson

Bournemouth's midfield, led by Adams and Scott, will be key to controlling the game. Their attack, spearheaded by Evanilson and Semenyo, will need to be clinical to break down Palace's defence.

• Maxence Lacroix vs Evanilson: This will be a crucial battle between Crystal Palace's solid defender and Bournemouth's impressive front-man.

• Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Bafodé Diakité: Expect an intriguing midfield duel between Crystal Palace's powerful striker and Bournemouth's hardworking centre-back.

• Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace): Pino's recent form makes him a vital part of Palace's attack, capable of creating and scoring goals.

• Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth): Semenyo’s ability to both create and score makes him a key player for Bournemouth in this match.

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