Bournemouth will aim to extend their undefeated streak to six when they welcome Crystal Palace in an intriguing Premier League clash on this Thursday.
Andoni Iraola’s side is unbeaten from their last 5 league matches; they will be heading into this match after registering a 3-0 dominant victory against Man United in an away Premier League clash. The Cherries are currently sitting at the 5th position in the league standings.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace has won only three out of their 17 matches so far. However, the team suffered a disappointing 1-5 loss to Arsenal in their latest encounter. The Eagles are currently sitting four points above the relegation zone.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Peacock
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
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What time does Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, United Kingdom and kicks off on Thursday, December 26 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 7:00 a.m. |
Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace lineups, team news
Bournemouth will be missing their key player for this upcoming clash. Their star attackers, Marcus Tavernier (hamstring) and Luis Sinisterra (muscle) are sidelined due to their respective injuries.
Marcos Senesi is expected to remain sidelined till March due to his muscle injury. Alex Scott (knee) and Julian Araujo (thigh) will remain out from the upcoming clash due to their injuries.
Evanilson who played the last match against Man United will retain his spot in the starting XI.
Bournemouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kepa (GK) — Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez — Adams, Christie — Semenyo, Kluivert, Outtara — Evanilson
Injured: Tavernier, Sinisterra, Senesi, Scott
Suspended: None
For the visitors, Matheus Franca (broken rib) and Chadi Riad (knee) will miss the upcoming clash against Bournemouth due to their respective injuries. Adam Wharton is sidelined till the first week of January due to his groin injury.
Eberechi Eze, who missed the last Premier League clash against Arsenal through injury, is likely to return for this Boxing Day match.
Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Richards, Lacroix, Guehi — Mitchell, Lerma, Hughes, Clyne — Sarr, Eze, Mateta
Injured: Franca, Riad
Suspended: None
Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace Prediction
After registering a dominant 3-0 victory against Man United at Old Trafford, the Cherries must be flying high with their momentum.
The current form of the Eagles might not be up to their standards, but they would look to challenge the hosts in the Boxing Day clash. With the return of Eze to the team, we expect them to put up a fight. But looking at the form of Iraola’s men, they are likely to win this match with a narrow margin.
- Prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Crystal Palace
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, December 26
- Man City vs. Everton (7:30 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)
- New Castle United vs. Aston Villa (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Man United (12:30 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Leicester City (3:00 p.m.)
Friday, December 27
- Brighton vs. Brentford (2:30 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town (3:15 p.m.)
