Two sides immersed in the relegation picture face off on Saturday in what promises to be an intriguing battle. Roy Hodgson has galvanised Crystal Palace in recent times with performances and results improving whilst Bournemouth too are in decent form – only losing 1 of their last 5 Premier League matches.
English Premier League – Selhurst Park – Saturday 9th November 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Crystal Palace
BournemouthCrystal Palace
The Eagles looked doomed in October, without a win, point or goal in their first 7 league games but their 2-1 win over Chelsea has been the catalyst. Roy Hodgson’s men have clawed their way up to 18th in the table and now sit 3 points from safety and are unbeaten in their last 4 Premier League matches. Wilfried Zaha is the primary goal threat for Palace and he will be looking to improve on his goal tally of 3 this season in the Premier League.
Bournemouth
The Cherries have been in excellent form of late – 1 defeat in their last 5 has pulled them 5 points clear of the dreaded drop zone. Their 1-1 draw with Southampton last time out has left them in 14th position with 15 points from their opening 15 games. Callum Wilson is the focal point of their attack and he’s bagged 4 goals already this term despite limited game time due to injury.
Head to Head
Crystal Palace edge the head to head record between the sides with 28 wins compared to Bournemouth’s 23 with another 17 games ending as draws.
The two teams drew 1-1 in the equivalent fixture last term whilst Palace picked up a crucial 2-0 win at the Vitality Stadium in January 2017.
Odds and Predictions
Palace are the joint lowest scorers in the league but have scored in their last 4 home league games.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a good bet at 19/20 with Bet 365.
Wilfried Zaha has been in fine form for Palace – particularly at home.
Wilfried Zaha to score anytime represents amazing value at 23/10 with Paddy Power.
Both sides have excellent options in attack and look to play on the front foot.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a super bet at 11/10 with Betfred.
This should be a very evenly matched game between two excellent sides.
The match to finish as a draw looks over priced at 12/5 with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
Crystal Palace 2 – 2 Bournemouth – 18/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
This should be an intriguing battle between two teams scrapping for their Premier League status. Both teams to score and the match to end as a draw is a good double at 7/2 with Betfair.