Having beaten Crystal Palace home and away last season, Bournemouth are seeking three successive victories over the Eagles for the first time since 1938.
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Preview
Will Bournemouth's remarkable season continue? On Sunday, for a second successive season, the Cherries departed Old Trafford 3-0 winners, dismantling Manchester United, with Dean Huijsen's header breaking the deadlock, before quick-fire goals from Justin Kluivert and then Antoine Semenyo secured a famous victory. This though was not a one off; Andoni Iraola's side are now unbeaten in five, winning four of them, hence why the Cherries are spending Christmas Day up in fifth place. Bournemouth's best-ever top-flight finish is ninth, achieved in 2017, with those on Dorset dreaming of European qualification for the very first time in the club's history.
Crystal Palace meantime, in quite the contrast to their hosts, are fifth bottom, 12 points worse off than their hosts, seeking to get back to winning ways. The Eagles come into this one following back-to-back defeats, both at the hands of Arsenal, first dumped out of the EFL Cup in North London last mid-week before, on Saturday, being smashed 5-1 by the Gunners back at Selhurst, with Ismaïla Sarr's early equaliser a distant memory by the end. Prior to this, Oliver Glasner's side had actually been in impressive form, unbeaten in five, losing only one of their previous eight, most-notably claiming a famous 3-1 away victory over fierce rivals Brighton. So, Palace do find themselves four points clear of danger and, with rock-bottom Southampton visiting South London on Sunday, they'll see these two fixtures, in the space of four days, as opportunities to pull clear of the drop zone.
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 79.
- Bournemouth Wins: 32. Draws: 19. Crystal Palace Wins: 28.
Bournemouth Team News
Julián Araujo, Marcos Senesei, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier and Luis Sinisterra are sidelined long-term, with Andoni Iraola actually expected to name an unchanged lineup following Sunday's empathic victory. The only real question mark comes at the base of midfield, where Tyler Adams is unlikely to be deemed able to start both here and at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with Lewis Cook therfore likely to come in for at least one or the other. Cook himself, Justin Kluivert and Adam Smith are all one booking away from being suspended for that aforementioned trip to Fulham.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie, Kluivert, Semenyo, Ouattara; Evanilson.
Bournemouth Players to Watch vs Crystal Palace
Justin Kluivert took his tally to six goals this season by converting a spot-kick at Old Trafford, five of which have come from 12 yards, meaning 17% of all penalties scored in the Premier League this season have been tucked away by the Dutchman.
Crystal Palace Team News
Daniel Muñoz can return at right-wing-back, having been suspended for both defeats against Arsenal, but Chadi Riad, Adam Wharton and Matheus França remain sidelined. After Chris Richards started for the first time since 21 September on Saturday, Trevoh Chalobah is likely to return to defence, while Eberechi Eze is hoping to be back in too, sitting out the weekend game due to a swollen foot. Alongside in attack, Jean-Philippe Mateta will once again keep his place, while Eddie Nketiah is still searching for his first Premier League goal in Palace colours. Marc Guéhi and Jefferson Lerma will miss Sunday's clash with Southampton if cautioned.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Chalobah, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
Crystal Palace Player to Watch vs Bournemouth
Ismaïla Sarr bagged a brace at Brighton during the Eagles' most-recent victory, also on target in defeat on Saturday, with the Senegalese winger therefore seeking to score in three successive Premier League appearances for the very first time.
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Prediction
We cannot see beyond a Bournemouth victory on Boxing Day. The Cherries form is imperious right now, while Palace's recent results are mixed, hence why we're forecasting a home win for those in Dorset to celebrate: Bournemouth 2-1 Crystal Palace.
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on TV channel?
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada
How to watch Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on live streaming?
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace takes place on Thursday 26 December 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).