The Premier League is back with a full slate of exciting midweek fixtures for fans to sink their teeth into over the course of the next few days. As we enter the month of April, it’s clear to see that we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of the campaign with teams at both ends of the table still having a lot left to fight for. Today, we’ll take a look at the upcoming clash between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.
Bournemouth Form GuideBournemouth enjoyed a purple patch a while back and many felt as if they were destined to push on to bigger and better things. In recent weeks, though, they’ve fallen back a bit, but they’re still far clear of the relegation picture. In the months ahead, it'll be interesting to see how they approach things given their position in the league, with a potentially massive summer window ahead.
Following losses to Manchester City and Leicester, Bournemouth have gone on a nice four-game unbeaten run. They’ve beaten Burnley, Luton and Everton, and they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Sheffield United.
Crystal Palace Form GuideA change in management can often inspire a turnaround on the pitch and while Roy Hodgson’s presence wasn’t the only ongoing issue at the club, his exit will certainly give fans cause for hope and optimism. Now, with Oliver Glasner at the helm, there could be an exciting new direction for this famous club - and hopefully for them, far less of a worry regarding the threat of relegation.
Palace’s latest win was a nice 3-0 triumph at home to Burnley. From there, they were beaten 3-1 on the road by Tottenham. In their last few games, they’ve picked up a point against Luton and Nottingham Forest, but some would argue they should’ve fared better.
Match PredictionBournemouth and Crystal Palace have one main focus, and that’s survival, and they both appear to be well on track for that right now. In a game like this, we certainly think there’s a chance they could both throw caution to the wind. In terms of an official prediction, though, we’re going to shoot for a draw.
