Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
Match Details
- Fixture: Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace
- Date: December 26, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM (EAT)
- Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
- Weather: 9°C
As the action continues this festive season, all eyes will be at the Vitality Stadium, where Bournemouth look set to host Crystal Palace in this Week 18 of the league. The teams have set a date to take on each other in this thrilling encounter.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have often confronted each other in the last couple of years, with every fixture having that moment of pure intensity. While Crystal Palace did the double over Bournemouth in the 2022/23 season, the Cherries did likewise last season. The interesting thing is that only one team has managed to score in each of the last seven meetings, underlining how strong both teams are in defense.
What to Expect
While Bournemouth comes into this game on the back of a slight upturn in form, Crystal Palace attempts to stabilize their campaign. By odds, it is estimated to be a close call between the two teams: 50.1% of the win probability for Palace against Bournemouth's 24.9%.
A player to look out for in Palace will be Ismaïla Sarr, who has contributed to 30% of the team's away goals this season. Meanwhile, Bournemouth will seek to take advantage of their home to record another important win.
How to Watch
For those intent on catching the action live:
- Live Stream: The game can be streamed on Sofascore and ESPN among others.
- TV Channels: It will be broadcast on TV on Sky Sports and BBC Sport, depending on geographical location. Local listings are encouraged.
Betting Tips and Predictions
Bournemouth are a little behind when it comes to recent form, but their home advantage might prove vital. A narrow win for Crystal Palace is what many analysts are predicting, but don't write off Bournemouth's ability to spring surprises, especially on Boxing Day.
Fun Facts
- Crystal Palace's Ismaïla Sarr has scored in two of their last three away games.
- Bournemouth search for a third straight win in the Premier League.
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