Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Prediction Premier League 18.10.2025
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Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Prediction Premier League
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth Prediction and Betting Tips for this weekend’s clash at Selhurst Park, where two top-half sides look to keep their momentum alive. The Eagles’ unbeaten home streak faces a real test against Iraola’s fearless Cherries. You’ll find detailed insights and stats from Premier League Stat experts below.
- Crystal Palace lost their 19-match unbeaten run before the international break.
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last six league matches under Andoni Iraola.
- Both sides have seen goals in 67% of their recent games.
- Palace remain unbeaten at home this season with five wins and four draws in their last nine.
Palace were just minutes from extending their club-record unbeaten run when Jack Grealish’s late strike for Everton shattered their hopes. Painful? Definitely. But Oliver Glasner’s men have still gone nine home games without defeat, a record that screams consistency. Even without key creators like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, the Eagles have managed to stay composed and structured. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s form has kept them dangerous up front, while Adam Wharton’s steady midfield play continues to turn heads just not enough, apparently, for England selectors.
Still, you sense a quiet confidence at Selhurst Park. Glasner’s approach is meticulous, built on control and spacing, and Palace’s defense, conceding just 0.67 goals per game, has been one of the league’s toughest to crack. Yet, Bournemouth’s attacking form poses a serious threat. Can Palace really shut them out again? That’s the big question heading into Saturday.
Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth have been one of the feel-good stories of the season. Quick, direct, and brave in possession, they’ve averaged 1.67 goals per match, conceding two on average but rarely going quietly. Antoine Semenyo is in electric form, combining raw pace with a newfound killer instinct in front of goal. Add Justin Kluivert’s flair and Evanilson’s composure, and suddenly the Cherries look like a team capable of unsettling anyone, anywhere.
Bournemouth’s defensive record against Palace, four straight clean sheets, isn’t something to ignore. But this version of the Cherries plays on the edge, pushing forward in waves and leaving gaps behind. It’s a gamble that’s worked so far. Still, when you’re facing a side that’s unbeaten at home and thrives in tight, disciplined contests, it’s hard to call this one clean-cut. Even so, with both teams hitting 67% in the Both Teams to Score metric, this feels like one of those games where the net will ripple on both ends. Expect a lively, tense affair decided by fine margins—and maybe a bit of luck.
In the end, the stats don’t lie. Two confident sides, both averaging over 1.5 goals per game, both with a 67% BTTS rate, and both sitting high in the table. It’s the kind of Premier League clash neutrals love one built on balance, grit, and unpredictability. Whether Palace’s home resilience or Bournemouth’s adventurous flair wins out, one thing’s certain: fans are in for a thriller. For full breakdowns and advanced analytics, check out our Premier League Stat hub at XpertStats.
Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola face off in what’s quietly being called the “In-Demand Manager Derby,” as both continue to boost their reputations in the Premier League. Glasner recently became Crystal Palace’s first Manager of the Month winner since 2014, while Iraola’s Bournemouth side keeps rising under his high-pressing philosophy. Their meeting on Saturday could shape both clubs’ top-six hopes and future managerial ambitions. Source: theguardian.com.
Both teams come into this with almost identical attacking profiles—Crystal Palace averaging 1 goal per match and Bournemouth 1.67. Defensively, however, there’s a contrast: Palace concede just 0.67 per game, while Bournemouth leak around 2. Still, both sides have recorded a 67% BTTS rate, reflecting open, chance-filled encounters. Palace’s home confidence and Bournemouth’s aggressive pressing often lead to stretched games, especially once the first goal lands. Glasner’s disciplined backline will face relentless runs from Semenyo and Kluivert, while Mateta’s aerial threat and Pino’s pace can easily break Bournemouth’s defense. Statistically and stylistically, this match screams balance: Palace’s structure versus Bournemouth’s speed. Both teams possess enough firepower to score, but not quite enough defensive solidity to hold firm. With both having seen over 1.5 goals in 67% of their games, “Both Teams to Score” looks well supported by data and form.
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