Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth - Premier League Match
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Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth Preview: Premier League Clash
Crystal Palace will host AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 17:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Premier League encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Crystal Palace have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 5 games while suffering 3 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
AFC Bournemouth have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 4 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
History favors Crystal Palace in this fixture. In their last 19 meetings, the hosts have claimed 6 victories, with AFC Bournemouth winning 4 and 9 ending in draws. This slight edge in the record could give them the psychological advantage heading into this clash.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Crystal Palace are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, while AFC Bournemouth will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
J. Gillett will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 17:00 UTC
- Venue: Selhurst Park
- Competition: Premier League
- Crystal Palace Position: 14th (27 pts)
- AFC Bournemouth Position: 15th (23 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 19): Crystal Palace 6W - 9D - 4W AFC Bournemouth
- Referee: J. Gillett
