Probable Lineups
4-4-1-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
34.8
Average Age
36
179.6
Average Height (cm)
185.1
(0.8)
1
Shots pg
0.9
(0.9)
(47%)
52%
Aerial Duel Success
57%
(55%)
(0.8)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.8
(0.8)
(1.5)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Bournemouth
Stoke
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callum Wilson | Out | 6.49 | |
| Adam Federici | Out | 6.55 | |
| Andrew Surman | Out | 6.57 | |
| Jack Wilshere | Out | 6.81 | |
| Dan Gosling | Out | 6.57 | |
| Benik Afobe | Out | 6.49 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Ireland | Out | N/A | |
| Ibrahim Afellay | Out | 6.22 | |
| Saido Berahino | Doubtful | 6.22 | |
| Jonathan Walters | Doubtful | 6.64 |
Team News
Bournemouth
Stoke
- Benik Afobe has been ruled out for a few weeks with a hamstring injury picked up in their 1-0 win over Sunderland last time out.
- With Callum Wilson also sidelined, Eddie Howe will start Joshua King up front on Saturday and this could benefit Junior Stanislas who has failed to force his way back in the side since recovering from injury.
- Dan Gosling won't be risked this weekend which should mean Lewis Cook is fine to start in midfield on Saturday.
- A late decision will be made on Jonathan Walters after he trained on Thursday following a spell out with a knee injury, while Saido Berahino is struggling with illness.
- Mark Hughes may have to turn to Peter Crouch if neither of the aforementioned duo are fit to start against Bournemouth.
- Stoke haven't won since switching back from a back three but Hughes may have to persist with a 4-2-3-1 formation if Crouch starts.
Stoke will score and it can be away wins exchange between teams, 1-1 or 1-2
Stoke needs to win here.
I cannot predict anything other than a King goal and a Bournemouth win. Joshua King is having the season, and the time, of his life. Can he score yet again in a home win?
Stoke win
Bournemouth 1 - 0 Stoke