Bournemouth will face Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in a Premier League Matchweek 35 contest. This is a crucial game for both teams as Bournemouth chase European qualification while Crystal Palace aim to climb the table. Fans can prepare by watching Crystal Palace’s last match highlights on their official YouTube channel, which shows their recent 1-3 defeat to Liverpool.
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The context of this match is very important. Bournemouth sit seventh and are in contention for a top six finish, while Crystal Palace are 13th but not far from the European spots. Both teams are coming off recent results that have shaped their momentum. While this match takes place in Bournemouth, off field news has also been important. The Cherries have reached an agreement to appoint Marco Rose as their new head coach for next season.
Team News
Bournemouth will be without Justin Kluivert with a knee injury and Lewis Cook with a hamstring problem. Julio Soler is a doubt. Crystal Palace are missing Evann Guessand, Eddie Nketiah, and Cheick Doucoure. Tyrick Mitchell’s minutes may be managed with the Conference League in mind.
Bournemouth are on a strong unbeaten run of 14 league games and remain in the race for Europe. Crystal Palace have shown quality at times but lost 1-3 to Liverpool last weekend, ending a four game unbeaten run. Report understands that home form and squad rotation will be key in this match.
Possible Lineups
Expected Bournemouth XI:
Petrovic, Jimenez, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Christie, Scott, Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier, Evanilson.
Expected Crystal Palace XI:
Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa, Pino, Johnson, Strand Larsen.
Bournemouth may keep a similar lineup to continue their unbeaten run, with Kroupi leading the attack. Crystal Palace could rest some key players because of their European semi final second leg, giving chances to Johnson and Strand Larsen.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on different sports channels and streaming platforms depending on their location.
| Channel | Kickoff Time (BST) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports | 14:00 | May 3, 2026 |
| Peacock (USA) | 09:00 ET | May 3, 2026 |
| DAZN | 14:00 | May 3, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 2-1 win for Bournemouth.
Bournemouth have a strong unbeaten run and a good home record, which makes them favourites. Crystal Palace may focus on Europe and have been inconsistent away from home. Bournemouth are likely to win a close match.
