Bournemouth will host Crystal Palace on matchday 18 of 38 in the Premier League. The venue: Vitality Stadium, kick-off: 16:00 UK time, date: 31/12/2022.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Both teams to score: YES — 1.77
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 2.1
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Bournemouth total yellow cards: Over 1.5 — 1.6
Crystal Palace may have struggled in the final third but they are likely to get on the scoreboard as Bournemouth are dreadful at the back. The Cherries have conceded 34 goals in 16 matches. Palace are averaging 1.0 goals per game, so the chances of both teams scoring are high.
Leeds United’s last five matches in the Premier League ended with at least three goals. Four out of Newcastle United’s last five league matches ended with over 2.5 goals. Hence this weekend’s game could end in the same manner
Out of Newcastle United’s last five Premier League matches, four ended with the Magpies scoring at least two goals at full-time. Leeds United have conceded at least two goals in each of their last three Premier League games. For this reason, there’s a chance Newcastle could score at least two goals.
The Cherries succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on December 27 to extend their dreadful run of results.
Bournemouth have lost four of their last five Premier League matches and currently occupy the 14th position with 16 points after 16 matches. For the record, they are not faraway from the relegation zone.
Palace recorded a disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Fulham on Boxing Day after they received two red cards in the game. As a result, they occupy the 11th position with 19 points after 15 matches.
They are anxious to get back to winning ways and they have a decent chance of doing so against Bournemouth, thanks to their form in the last five league games.
Bournemouth are not in their best shape, having lost four of their last five Premier League matches. Crystal Palace have two wins in the last five league games and are eager to recover from their 3-0 defeat to Fulham. For this reason, I think Palace could win or draw against the Cherries.
While there’s a chance that both teams could get on the scoreboard, I think Crystal Palace would get a tight win.
Crystal Palace head into the game as the favourites to win all three points but back them to either win or draw.
David Brooks, Norberto Murara Neto and Marcus Tavernier are injured. Ryan Fredericks could feature.
Goalkeeper: Travers
Defenders: Zemura, Kelly, Senesi, Smith, Stacey
Midfielders: Billing, Lerma, Cook
Forwards: Moore, Solanke
Sam Johnstone, James McArthur and Nathan Ferguson are injured. James Tomkins and Tyrick Mitchell are suspended.
Goalkeeper: Guaita
Defenders: Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Ward
Midfielders: Olise, Doucoure, Schlupp
Forwards: Ayew, Zaha, Eze
This match will be played at Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth, Dorset)
This starting whistle will sound on December 31st, 2022. 15:00 UTC.
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