BOURNEMOUTH and Crystal Palace return to Premier League action for a Saturday evening showdown at the Vitality.
Palace eased any lingering relegation fears with a terrific three-game winning run before the lockdown hit, propelling them safely into mid-table.
Ryan Fraser is leaving Bournemouth on a free transfer after rejecting contract extensionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
But it’s a different story for Eddie Howe and his men, who are very much embroiled in a relegation scrap.
They’re in the bottom three and looking to avoid a return to the Championship for the first time since 2015.
Hodgson’s men won three on the spin before lockdownCredit: PA:Press Association
When is Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace?
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
- This is the second FREE Premier League game of the new-look schedule.
- It will be broadcast live on BBC ONE, where coverage begins at 7.15pm.
- If you want to stream instead, head to the BBC iPlayer on your mobile, tablet or PC.
What is the team news?
Ryan Fraser has confirmed that he is leaving the Cherries after seven years with the club.
But in a boost for their survival hopes, the home side have David Brooks back available after missing most of the season through injury.
Mamadou Sakho is back in training for Palace despite a lingering hamstring problem and could feature for the first time since New Year’s Day.
Schlupp and James Tomkins are also recovered from long-term knocks and ready to fire Palace to an unlikely top-half finish.
Stat attack
- Bournemouth have won just three of the last 18 Premier League games.
- The Cherries are however unbeaten in their last three on home soil.
- Eight of Crystal Palace’s ten Prem wins this season have come by a single goal.
- Jordan Ayew has scored the winner in Palace’s last two victories.
Match odds
- Bournemouth to start with a win – 3/2
- Draw at the Vitality – 21/10
- Palace to make it four from four – 19/10
- Over 2.5 goals – 11/10
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
