{"id":1404085,"date":"2025-10-16T10:24:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1404085"},"modified":"2025-10-16T10:24:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:24:34","slug":"match-preview-crystal-palace-vs-bournemouth-18-10-25-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-crystal-palace-vs-bournemouth-18-10-25-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Crystal Palace welcome AFC Bournemouth to Selhurst Park on Saturday, 18 October, in a clash that brings together two sides riding high in the early Premier League standings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both teams boasting defensive resilience and sharp attacking options\u2014plus a rich recent head-to-head history\u2014this fixture looks set to provide fireworks. The 3:00 PM kick-off sees sixth-placed Palace looking to close the gap on fourth-placed Bournemouth, who have been clinical in front of goal but will have their work cut out against a side with aerial dominance and a strong home record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent form, statistical trends, and player impact, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Crystal Palace to edge a tight contest at home, thanks to their xG advantage and head-to-head success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jean-Philippe Mateta To Score and Crystal Palace To Win<\/strong><\/td>\n14\/5 @ Betway<\/a>
(26.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCrystal Palace have been in great form this season, despite losing last time out, winning three and drawing three of the opening six games of the Premier League season. Their long unbeaten run stretched all the way back to April but came to an end thanks to a late goal from Everton a fortnight ago. Jean-Philippe Mateta has been in decent form this season, scoring five goals in all competitions. The latest of those came in his first start for France and he’ll be riding high following his first goal for his country.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n7\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(58.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides have scored more than a goal a game on average this season, with Crystal Palace scoring nine in seven and Bournemouth finding the net 11 times in the same period. Both teams have scored in three of the last four matches featuring either of these sides giving a bit more credence to this selection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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