Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Pick (May 3)
- When: Sunday, May 3, 2026. 9:00 AM ET
- Where: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace Preview
Bournemouth continue their chase of a European finish in the Premier League on May 3 when they play host to Crystal Palace. It could be a good fixture for the Cherries, with this weekend’s clash coming in the middle of Palace’s Europa League semi-finals.
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Bournemouth Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 11-16-7
- Home Record: 6-9-2
- Road Record: 5-7-5
Andoni Iraola may be leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season, but the Cherries could yet make history in 2025-26 by achieving European qualification for the very first time. Bournemouth currently sit seventh in the Premier League after winning two of their previous three.
Meanwhile, confidence is likely to be high, as they have avoided defeat in a club-record 14 fixtures. French teenager Junior Kroupi has been one of the breakout stars this term, scoring an impressive eleven goals in 29 EPL appearances.
Team News:
Lewis Cook (Thigh), Justin Kluivert (Knee)
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Petrovic (GK); Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Christie; Brooks, Kroupi, Tavernier; Evanilson
Crystal Palace Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 11-10-12
- Home Record: 4-8-5
- Road Record: 7-2-7
Oliver Glasner will also be departing at the end of the season, and he could also guide Crystal Palace back into Europe. However, their passage into the Europa League will hinge on success in this year’s Conference League.
The Eagles suffered a defeat last weekend, while they have failed to win in three of their last four in the Premier League. Palace’s weak record after European fixtures is a notable concern ahead of this weekend’s clash. Meanwhile, Palace have suffered defeats in seven of their last 13 away fixtures.
Team News:
Edward Nketiah (Hamstring)
Likely Line-Up:
(3-4-2-1): Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta
Head-to-Head Trends
- Each of the last three head-to-head meetings between these sides have ended in draws.
- Bournemouth have avoided defeat in their last five Premier League fixtures against the Eagles.
Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace Prop Picks
Palace will likely be fatigued from their midweek European fixture, meaning that Bournemouth could get joy on the wings. Marcus Tavernier has enjoyed an excellent season, registering ten goal involvements. He has also been in fine recent scoring form, netting in the recent win over Newcastle.
Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace Picks
Palace’s main focus at this late stage of the season will be on the Conference League. Therefore, Bournemouth look like the obvious contender to go six unbeaten against the Eagles, and enhance their European aspirations with a home win.
