Football Result

Chris Richards 45'+1'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
52.5%
25.9%
21.7%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.689
0.628
Game Stats
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots
5
15
Possession
27.1%
72.9%
Fouls
13
10
Yellow Cards
3
4
Red Cards
1
0
Corners
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Saves
4
0
Team Formations
3-4-2-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Selhurst Park, London, England
Attendance
25,185
2025-04-20 | Game Summary

In a tightly contested English Premier League match at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth played to a 0-0 draw. The AI prediction favored a Crystal Palace win, with a 52.5% probability, but the Cherries held firm. Bournemouth dominated possession with 72.9%, and recorded 15 total shots compared to Crystal Palace's 5, but failed to convert their chances. The Eagles couldn't register a single shot on target and were reduced to ten men after Chris Richards's red card in the first half's added time, which heavily impacted their attacking opportunities.
The game was marred by numerous fouls, 13 by Crystal Palace and 10 by Bournemouth, with a total of seven yellow cards issued. Crystal Palace, playing in a 3-4-2-1 formation, struggled to cope with Bournemouth's 4-2-3-1 setup. The draw highlights Crystal Palace's recent struggles, having lost heavily to Newcastle and Manchester City recently, while Bournemouth secured a win against Fulham in their last match. Considering the pre-game AI prediction, this match result can be considered as another example of AI's model failing to properly weight teams rates.
Crystal Palace's next match is a daunting away fixture against Arsenal, who are in good form, winning against Real Madrid in the Champions League, though they have drawn some recent Premier League games. In the meantime, Crystal Palace have lost their previous two matches in the league conceding 10 goals in total. Bournemouth will host Manchester United, who, like Arsenal, are participating in European competitions, making their schedule tight; however, the Red Devils performance in the league has been shaky, with a recent defeat to Newcastle.
Looking at past encounters, recent head-to-head games between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace have been closely contested. Previously, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace played a goalless draw on 2024-12-26. Also, in December 2023, Bournemouth won 2-0 against Crystal Palace. Analysing the previous results between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace could have helped the AI to generate a better prediction for this game.

2025-04-18 | Pre-game insights

On April 19, 2025, Selhurst Park in London will host an English Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth. According to advanced AI algorithms, Crystal Palace are the favorites to win, with a 52.5% probability compared to Bournemouth's 21.7%. A draw is predicted to be less likely, with a 25.9% chance. Crystal Palace, despite a recent rough patch including heavy defeats against Newcastle United and Manchester City, boasts a slightly higher team rate of 0.689 compared to Bournemouth's 0.628.
Crystal Palace's recent form has been inconsistent, with two losses, two wins, and a draw in their last five games. Bournemouth's form is similar, with one win, two losses and a draw. Looking at the last head-to-head games, it's difficult to define a clear favorite. Crystal Palace will rely on the creativity of their attacking midfielder, Michael Olise, to unlock Bournemouth's defense and on Eberechi Eze´s dribbling skills. Meanwhile, Bournemouth will need a stellar performance from their in-form striker, Dominic Solanke, to defy the AI's prediction.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance