Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace prediction 03.05.2026 | Premier League

Bournemouth maintained their solid form with a back-and-forth 2:2 draw against Leeds last week. After a goalless first 60 minutes, four goals scored in an action-packed second-half ensured a share of the spoils at Vitality Stadium.

Top scorer Eli Junior Kroupi maintained his fine recent form, with a third goal in four appearances taking his tally for the season to 11.

The Cherries have been in superb form this year, remaining unbeaten in 14 previous EPL fixtures. Impressive away wins at title-chasing Arsenal and Newcastle in April highlight the impressive progress made by outgoing boss Andoni Iraola. 

One frustration has been the hosts inability to turn draws into victories. Bournemouth were held to stalemates in each of their last five home EPL fixtures. 

Head coach Iraola has just two injury issues this weekend. Justin Kluivert (knee) and Lewis Cook (hamstring) are both doubtful to feature.

Crystal Palace return to EPL action after an impressive 3:1 win in the first-leg of their Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar on Thursday. 

Ismaila Sarr again provided the inspiration, with the Senegalese forward scoring his eighth goal in the competition after just 22 seconds. Second-half strikes from Daichi Kamada (58') and Jørgen Strand Larsen (84') gave the Londoners breathing space ahead of the return leg next week.

Oliver Glasner’s side had failed to win each of three previous matches, while they have also slipped to defeat in three of four away games before last Thursday’s win in Poland. 

Head coach Glasner is likely to rotate his selection ahead of next week’s return against Shakhtar. Brennan Johnson, Jurgen Strand-Larsen and Mario Lemina are among those in contention to earn a recall to the first XI. 

Cheick Doucouré (knee), Eddie Nketiah (strain) and Evann Guessand (knee) are all ruled out through injury.