Two of the Premier League’s early surprise packages go head-to-head on Saturday, as Crystal Palace host high-flying AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park.The Eagles will be looking for an immediate respo...
Two of the Premier League’s early surprise packages go head-to-head on Saturday, as Crystal Palace host high-flying AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park.
The Eagles will be looking for an immediate response after their long unbeaten run was ended before the international break. However, they face a formidable Bournemouth side. The Cherries currently sit fourth in the table after enjoying their best-ever start to a top-flight season.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
- Kick-off: 3:00 pm BST
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: Alex Cholwics
- Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 0-0 Bournemouth, 19 April 2025
Team News
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner has a relatively settled squad to choose from for this fixture. He remains without midfielder Cheick Doucouré and defender Caleb Kporha. However, in better news, centre-back Chadi Riad is close to a return and could make the matchday squad. Elsewhere, Adam Wharton is fresh after the international break and will start in midfield.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola has suffered a significant blow, as the team have ruled out winger David Brooks. He picked up a hamstring injury while on international duty. Meanwhile, veteran defender Adam Smith is back in training, but he may lack match sharpness. Striker Enes Ünal also remains a long-term absentee.
Form
Crystal Palace: LDWWW
The Eagles saw their remarkable 19-game unbeaten run come to an end with a last-gasp defeat at Everton in their last match. Despite that setback, their home form has been a fortress. In fact, they are currently unbeaten in their last nine Premier League games at Selhurst Park.
Bournemouth: DWWDW
The Cherries are in superb form and come into this match unbeaten in their last six league games. Their 3-1 comeback win over Fulham last time out lifted them to fourth in the table. Furthermore, a victory here would be their 100th in the Premier League, and they have already proven their strength on the road with wins at Arsenal and Tottenham this season.
Predicted lineups
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta
Bournemouth predicted XI: Petrovic; Jiménez, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth?
The match will not air live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm Saturday blackout. However, fans can watch highlights on Match of the Day on BBC One at 10:30 pm BST.
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