The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Fulham lock horns with Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth side in an important encounter at Craven Cottage this weekend. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Fulham vs Bournemouth Preview
Bournemouth are in sixth place in the Premier League standings and have been impressive this season. The Cherries were held to a disappointing 0-0 stalemate by Crystal Palace in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Fulham, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The home side defeated Chelsea by a 2-1 scoreline this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Fulham vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bournemouth have a good historical record against Fulham and have won 15 out of the 39 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Fulham's 12 victories.
- Fulham defeated Bournemouth by a 3-1 scoreline in the previous meeting between the two teams in February this year and have not won consecutive league games against the Cherries since the 1931-32 season.
- After an unbeaten run of eight league matches away from home on the trot away from home against Fulham, Bournemouth lost this exact fixture by a 3-1 scoreline last season.
- Bournemouth have conceded 87 goals in their 41 matches against teams from London in the Premier League - only Norwich City and Wigan Athletic have a worse record in this regard in the history of the competition.
- Bournemouth have lost their final league game of the calendar year in five of the last six years.
Fulham vs Bournemouth Prediction
Bournemouth have been a formidable force in the Premier League this season and have thrived under Andoni Iraola. Dean Huijsen and Antoine Semenyo can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Fulham can pack a punch on their day and managed to pull off a brilliant coup against Chelsea this week. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth
Fulham vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Bournemouth to score first - Yes