Bournemouth sit fourth in the Europa League League Phase table with nine points after three unbeaten games. Marco Rose's side travel to Sparta Prague aiming to extend their perfect record. Crystal Palace occupy 15th place with four points, three outside the top eight.
Pierre Sage's side face Hoffenheim knowing victory could lift them towards automatic qualification. Defeat would leave them with significant work to do. The contrast is stark as Bournemouth look to consolidate early frontrunner status while Palace seek a result to keep their European campaign on track.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing