Neither side have impressed this season in front of goal and with both teams struggling to capitalise on their chances this season, a low-scoring affair could be probable.

Bournemouth and Crystal Palace are the leagues 1st and 3rd biggest underpeformers in front of goal this season, sandwiching Southampton in that regard with each of them missing out on over 9 goals compared to what the xG would suggest.

This selection has been a winner in 7 of Bournemouth’s most recent 9 games, including each of the last 4. As for Palace, just 4 of their 17 league games have produced over 3 goals with none of them exceeding 4.

The hosts’ matches have averaged 2.82 goals scored meanwhile those of the Eagles average just 2.59.

Christie has been one of Bournemouth’s most prolific foulers this season, averaging 1.74 fouls per 90 minutes, and having collected 5 yellow cards already.

He’s sinned at least once in 13 of his 16 league appearances despite coming off early in all-bar 4.

With Eze rumoured to be back fit for Crystal Palace, Christie could have his hands full with the Englishman who’s averaged 1.66 fouls drawn per game to date.

Semenyo has come under critiism for what is sometimes perceived to be selfish behaviour, taking shots wherever possible, however this has led to rumoured interest from top clubs in England, including Arsenal.

He’s averaged 4.34 shots per 90 this season with over a third of those coming from outside of the box. This adaptability could come in handy on this occasion, particularly if Crystal Palace prioritise the defence.

He’s managed to fire off at least 3 in 14 of his 16 league games this season, only failing to do so against Aston Villa and Tottenham. Chelsea, City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and United are amongst the teams against whom this selection has come home.

Although they’ve typically failed to capitalise on their chances, that isn’t to say Crystal Palace haven’t had them, as shown by their average of 14.1 shots and 4.8 shots on target per game.

They’ve tested the keeper at least 4 times in 10 of their last 13 games, most recently firing off 6 shots on goal against Arsenal, despite ultimately losing 5-1.

Bournemouth have conceded at least 4 shots on target in 7 of ther last 9 and have averaged 5.24 allowed per game.

Crystal Palace’s most frequent sinner, Hughes, has averaged a remarkable 2.54 fouls per 90 in the league this season.

He has a tendency to step right up to the man and almost always wins the ball, although too often does this come at the expense of the man controlling it.

He’s fouled at least twice in 8 of his 10 league starts as well as in a further 2 appearances off the bench and represents fantastic value in this market.

Not a single Crystal Palace player boats a better shots on target per 90 ratio than Sarr who’s been averaging 1.53 over the course of the campaign.

He’s tested the keeper at least once in 7 of his last 10 league starts, in addition to his recent FA Cup quarter-final clash with Arsenal.

As mentioned, Bournemouth are averaging 5.24 shots on target conceded per 90 minutes and given the importance of Sarr in this Palace side, it’s likely that if they come close to matching this, this selection should be a winner.

Kluivert has demonstrated remarkable consistency in the shots on target market, particularly as of late, firing off at least one in 11 of his last 12 league starts.

He’s averaging an impressive 1.52 shots on goal per 90 minutes and has tested the keeper against teams significantly more solid than Palace.

The Eagles are averaging 4.53 shots on target conceded per 90 but seem to have made a tactical adjustment to a much higher press in recent matches, which has left them more open at the back and adds further value to this selection.

The Cherries have averaged a respectable 2.41 yellow cards per game over the course of their campaign, leaving significant leeway in when abcking this selection.

Although their games have produced an average of 5.35 cards this season, this is disproportionately affected by their games against Chelsea and Villa which combined bizarrely produced 27 cards. Their last 4 have seen a more reasonable average of 3.25 cards awarded.

Palace’s games have been cleaner, averaging only 4.53 cards distributed. This selection has been a winner in each of their last 3 games and 6 of their most recent 8.

Thomas Bramall will take charge of this affair which typically indicates a low-cards affair. The referee averages just 3.33 yellows dished out per game, making him one of the most generous referees in the league.