2019-20 Premier League – Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace kick off? Saturday 20th June, 2020 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace being played? Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Where can I get tickets for Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace? No tickets are available as this match will be played behind closed doors
What TV channel is Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace on in the UK? BBC
Where can I stream Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace in the UK? This match can be streamed live on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
BOURNEMOUTH
Predicted line-up (5-3-2): Ramsdale; A. Smith, Francis, S. Cook, Ake, Diego Rico; Gosling, Lerma, L. Cook; C. Wilson, King
Unavailable: Fraser (Out of contract), Daniels (Injured)
Doubtful: Brooks (Injured), Billing (Injured)
CRYSTAL PALACE
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Guaita; Ward, Dann, Cahill, Van Aanholt; Kouyate, McCarthy, McArthur; Ayew, Benteke, Zaha
Unavailable: Kelly (Injured), Tomkins (Injured), Schlupp (Injured)
Doubtful:
KEY STATS
- Bournemouth have lost 3 of their last 4 league matches
- Bournemouth have won only 2 of their last 12 league matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Bournemouth's last 6 league games
- Bournemouth have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 league matches
- Bournemouth have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home league matches
- Bournemouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 8 league matches
- Crystal Palace have won each of their last 3 league matches without conceding a goal
- Crystal Palace have won 1-0 in each of their last 3 league matches
- Crystal Palace have lost only 1 of their last 7 league matches against Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace have scored only 1 first half goal in their last 7 away league matches
- Jordan Ayew has scored the only goal of the game in each of Crystal Palace’s last 2 league matches
THE PREDICTION
Bournemouth get back underway sitting in the bottom three so the pressure is all on them coming into this game unlike Palace who are safe in mid-table. Eddie Howe had plenty of injuries to contend with before the break so he will be delighted to have several key players back especially in defence. The loss of Ryan Fraser is undoubtedly a blow but they do have players that can replace him. Palace are a tough team to play as they are dangerous on the counter so Bournemouth will be reluctant to over-commit. That could lead to something of a stalemate and with plenty on the line for the hosts and a lack of atmosphere, this has all the hallmarks of one of the more low-scoring games in this round of Premier League fixtures.
