Bournemouth are unbeaten in four meetings with Crystal Palace, last enjoying a longer streak in 2016, albeit both encounters last season ended goalless. The Cherries though, have won just one of their last seven visits to Selhurst.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth preview
These two clubs both kick off in the top six of the Premier League table, so who will continue their excellent start to the campaign? Of the duo, it is visitors Bournemouth who are two points better off, after coming from behind to beat Fulham 3-1 prior to the international break. After falling behind with 20 minutes to play in the pouring rain at Dean Court, Antoine Semenyo's sublime double, as well as a long-range strike from Justin Kluivert, saw Bournemouth claim victory.
This means Andoni Iraola's side remain unbeaten since the opening day, winning four of six outings, form that leaves them fourth in the table. Last season, Bournemouth finished ninth with 56 points, the club's best-ever tally in the top division, but they're dreaming of even better this time round.
Crystal Palace meantime would leapfrog their visitors from the South Coast with a win. Oliver Glasner's side had been unbeaten in 19 matches across all competitions, dating back to April, before seeing that streak come to an end on Merseyside a fortnight ago. The Eagles dominated the first half against Everton, deservedly leading at Bramley-Moore Dock through Daniel Muñoz, only to tire following their European exploits, conceding twice in the final 15 minutes to suffer defeat.
Nevertheless, Palace had won three of their previous four league outings beforehand, memorably ending champions Liverpool's unbeaten start to the campaign when they were last in action at Selhurst. So, this clash between two of the Premier League's most impressive teams is tough to call, making the outcome in South London difficult to predict.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 81.
- Crystal Palace Wins: 28. Draws: 21. Bournemouth Wins: 32.
Crystal Palace team news
Partially due to the small squad at his disposal, Oliver Glasner's team is very settled, with few changes to the lineup forecast.
Central midfield are really the only positions up for grabs, with Daichi Kamada and Adam Wharton getting the nod at Everton, but Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma are certainly viable alternatives.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Yéremy, Sarr, Mateta.
Crystal Palace player to watch vs Bournemouth
Jean-Philippe Mateta marked his first senior international start for France with a goal in Reykjavik on Monday, on target from close range during a 2-2 draw at Laugardalsvöllur. Mateta though has never scored in five meetings with Bournemouth, so can he change that fact?
Bournemouth team news
Having scored a screamer off the bench against Fulham, Justin Kluivert will be hoping to be back in Andoni Iraola's starting lineup. If he does, Marcus Tavernier is the most likely man to make way, while Ben Gannon-Doak, who continued to impress in a Scotland shirt during the international break, is still yet to start in the Premier League for his new club.
Elsewhere, Tyler Adams did not travel to the United States because his partner is due to give birth, so he'll be raring to go alongside Alex Scott in the continued absence of Lewis Cook.
Lastly, at right-back, with Adam Smith injured, James Hill got the nod two weeks ago, but Álex Jiménez or Veljko Milosavljević could come into the team this time.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-2-3-1): Petrović, Jiménez, Senesi, Diakité, Truffert; Adams, Scott, Semenyo, Brooks, Kluivert; Evanilson.
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Antoine Semenyo helped Ghana qualify for the World Cup last week, having scored twice against Fulham, taking his tally to six Premier League goals already this season, so will his scoring spree continue?
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth prediction
As already alluded to, we simply cannot seperate these two impressive teams, hence why were playing it safe and forecasting an entertaing draw at Selhurst: Crystal Palace 1-1 Bournemouth.
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- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
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- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth in the Premier League?
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth takes place on Saturday 18 October 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).