AFC Bournemouth to win
Bournemouth are clear favorites at 1.66 odds with 60% probability. Their home form is rock-solid, and they top the table while Palace struggle away.
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The Cherries host Crystal Palace at Vitality Stadium on May 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM. It's a key Premier League 2025/26 battle. Bournemouth sit high in the table, chasing Europe. Palace fight to stay safe from drop zone.
Top Odds Spotlight:
Bournemouth lead standings at 4th with 65 points. Palace lag at 15th on 38 points. Cherries hungry for top spots. Eagles need points to climb.
Head-to-Head Last 5:
Bournemouth Last 5 Home: 4 wins, 1 draw. Strong fortress.
Palace Last 5 Away: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses. Struggle on road.
Bournemouth Strengths: Fast counters (e.g., 3-0 vs Wolves), solid defense, home crowd. Weaknesses: Slow starts, set-piece woes.
Palace Strengths: Wing play (Eze magic), counter speed. Weaknesses: leaky backline, poor away form.
Key factors: No major injuries reported. Bournemouth's new 4-2-3-1 clicks. Palace misses suspended midfielder.
Unique Angles:
Bournemouth edge attack and form. Palace can nick goals but lack bite away. Similarities: Both love open play.
Scenarios:
Expect Cherries win with goals flying!
Total votes: 93
Bournemouth are clear favorites at 1.66 odds with 60% probability. Their home form is rock-solid, and they top the table while Palace struggle away.
BTTS Yes at 1.66 odds (60% chance) fits patterns. Last 5 H2H saw goals both ways often, and Palace can score despite weak defense.
Over 2.5 at 1.61 odds (62% probability) aligns with open styles. Recent games for both hit goals, plus H2H trends support it.
Our picks
*Odds available at time of writing.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 71:27 | 85 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 77:35 | 78 | LDWWD | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 69:50 | 71 | WWDWW | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 56:49 | 65 | WWDLL | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | +10 | 63:53 | 60 | DLDLW | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 58:54 | 57 | DDWWD | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 42:48 | 54 | WWDDL | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 52:46 | 53 | LLWLW | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +3 | 55:52 | 53 | DDLWL | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 | 58:52 | 52 | LWDLL | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 47:51 | 52 | WDLLW | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -2 | 53:55 | 49 | LWDWL | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -3 | 47:50 | 49 | LLDDL | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 49:56 | 47 | LWDWD | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 41:51 | 45 | LDLDL | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 48:51 | 44 | DLDWW | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -9 | 48:57 | 41 | WLDWW | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -19 | 46:65 | 39 | WLLLW | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -37 | 38:75 | 22 | DLDLL | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | -41 | 27:68 | 20 | DDLDL |