Cherries to reach magic 40 point mark
On Saturday afternoon, Bournemouth host Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium, in a game that could prove vital in the fight for Premier League survival.
Bournemouth have all but secured their Premier League status, as the Cherries are now nine points clear of the drop. In fact, Eddie Howe’s side are just three points away from the usual safety mark of 40 points.
Despite seemingly looking safe, the home side has won just one of their last six Premier League games. A win in this clash is likely to secure their place in the top-flight next season. Howe’s time will then be aiming for a top-ten finish.
The Cherries recent top-flight games have been high scoring with over 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last eight league outings.
The south coast outfit has a strong home record of late in the top-flight, winning four of their last six games on home soil while losing just one of their last seven games on home soil.
Crystal Palace heads into this clash just two points above the relegation zone after a woeful recent run of form in the top-flight.
The Eagles have lost five of their last six league outings while winning just one of the last nine league games. Palace suffered a 2-1 defeat at Liverpool last time out in the top-flight.
Their recent top-flight games have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in three of their last four league outings.
Palace have won just one of their last five away games in the Premier League, suffering three defeats in the process. Both teams have scored in six of their last seven away games in the Premier League.
This game is far more important for the visitors than the home side. However, Forebet predicts that the Cherries will record a victory in a high scoring encounter.