Crystal Palace — Bournemouth : Match Preview and Prediction for October 18,2025

Crystal Palace’s Resilient Form

Crystal Palace, still riding high from their English Super Cup and domestic cup victories, continues to defy expectations, challenging top-tier teams for a second consecutive season. The ‘Eagles’ finally saw their 19-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League snapped by Everton (1-2) just before the recent international break. Notably, Glasner’s squad held the lead for much of that match, only to concede late goals in the final 15 minutes, with Grealish securing the winner in added time. This hard-fought loss can be largely attributed to their demanding schedule, having played a Conference League fixture in Poland just days earlier, where they secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv.

Upcoming Challenge Against Bournemouth

The international break has provided a timely opportunity for the hosts to recuperate and prepare to embark on another impressive unbeaten streak, this time against Bournemouth. For this encounter with the ‘Cherries’, Crystal Palace will be without Doucouré and Riad, but this represents a relatively minor absentee list for the home team.

Bournemouth’s Strong Defensive Rebuild

Despite a significant summer overhaul of their defensive line, the ‘Cherries’ have demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in the early stages of the new season. They invested wisely in replacements like Zabarnyi, Huijsen, and Kerkez, and their astute transfer strategy has paid off. Following an opening-day 2-4 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, Iraola’s squad has remained undefeated in the Premier League. Just before the international hiatus, Bournemouth secured a convincing 3-1 home victory over Fulham, though the majority of the scoring action unfolded in the second half.

Impressive Comeback and Current Standing

Notably, the ‘Cherries’ initially fell behind, conceding the opening goal with just 20 minutes remaining in the game. However, a rapid and emphatic comeback was orchestrated by a brace from their prolific striker Semenyo and a crucial goal from Justin Kluivert. Currently, the Spanish coach’s side sits comfortably in the Premier League’s top 4 (while Palace is 6th), setting the stage for what promises to be a fiercely contested match against the Londoners. For this upcoming fixture, the visitors’ only notable absentee will be the young Soler, who recently competed in the World Cup final in Chile with Argentina’s youth squad.