Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(38) 21 Goals 20 (29)
(24) 12 Assists 14 (20)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
29.3 Average Age 34.5
182.5 Average Height (cm) 185.3
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(49%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (1)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Bournemouth
Crystal Palace
Player Reason Status Rating
Charlie Daniels Out 6.2
Ryan Fraser Out 6.57
Philip Billing Doubtful 6.9
David Brooks Doubtful 6.37
No missing players.

Team News

Bournemouth
Crystal Palace
  • The big news ahead of the return for Bournemouth has been Ryan Fraser's refusal to sign a short term contract extension, which has angered Cherries fans and is certainly a blow to the club's survival hopes.
  • Elsewhere, however, Eddie Howe has a significantly larger pool of players to choose from than he did prior to lockdown, with a defensive crisis no longer an issue following the returns of Steve Cook, Chris Mepham, Simon Francis and Lloyd Kelly.
  • Perhaps the most meaningful news in terms of players returning is that of David Brooks, who is a doubt this weekend but should be fit for the run in, which should offset the loss of Ryan Fraser.
  • Roy Hodgson has a fully fit squad to choose from, with the likes of Mamadou Sakho and James Tomkins back in the fold and competing for a place alongside Gary Cahill.
  • Elsewhere we could see a very similar lineup to that which overcame Watford to secure three consecutive victories with captain Luka Milivojevic again having to make do with a place on the bench.

Prediction

  • Bournemouth start the weekend in the bottom three on goal difference having lost three of their last four in the league and will need to make a strong restart in what will be deemed a very winnable home fixture.
  • Palace, by contrast, are home and hosed which could lead to a lack of intensity on their part under the circumstances, though they return to action in strong shape in terms of fitness and will be aiming for a top half finish.
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