AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace Predictions

• Bournemouth have won three of their last four, drawing the other
• Palace are winless in three Premier League fixtures
• The Cherries claimed the points in the reverse fixture in a 2-0 victory

Cherries can clip the wings of the Eagles

Both Bournemouth and Crystal Palace have enough of a gap to realistically avoid being drawn into a relegation scrap in the closing stages of the season but a victory for either will go a long way in alleviating any lingering fears for their faithful fans.

The Cherries are in good form going into their meeting at the Vitality Stadium, with Andoni Iraola’s men picking up 10 points from a possible twelve across their last four fixtures – all of which coming against potential relegation rivals in Burnley, Sheffield United, Luton and Everton.

Palace meanwhile have improved under Oliver Glasner but regular victories continue to elude the Eagles. After winning his first game in charge, the Austrian manager has overseen a loss and two draws across their most recent three fixtures.

The Eagle’s have had a lot of trouble on the road this season and this stems from a lack of prolificacy in front of goal away from Selhurst Park, with only bottom side Sheffield United finding the net on fewer occasions than Palace’s 15.

Bournemouth’s form have lost just twice at the Vitality in the league in 2024 – against two title challengers in Liverpool and Manchester City – and home advantage could be pivotal in claiming all three points on Tuesday night.

Super Solanke can grab the headlines

The Cherries are arguably only away from a battle to avoid the drop due to the exploits of star striker Dominic Solanke this season, with the 26 year old scoring 16 league goals in what is his greatest ever top flight return.

These goals make up over 37% of Bournemouth’s total converted strikes in the Premier League and the English forward has shown no sign of slowing down in recent weeks, scoring in both of his last two appearances.

In what is expected to be tight affair on the south coast, the Cherries’ trump card of Solanke could prove pivotal in deciding the outcome of this fixture. The form of the striker cannot be understated and we predict that he may be the difference maker in a 2-1 victory.