Fulham vs Bournemouth Prediction
🔊 Fulham have secured ten victories at Craven Cottage this Premier League season, but in the 36th round, they face Andoni Iraola's side, who have been playing with composure and tactical precision this spring, consistently picking up points even in challenging situations. In the first half of the season, the Cherries outplayed the Cottagers at Vitality Stadium (3-1) and now aim to take another step towards European competitions, albeit without the help of Antoine Semenyo.
Head-to-Head
📊 Recent years' stats heavily favor the visitors. Fulham have failed to defeat Bournemouth in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head matchups. In 5 of the previous 6 encounters, the teams have surpassed the three-goal mark, indicating that defensive caution is more of an exception than a rule here. Additionally, the Cherries have avoided defeat in 5 of their last 6 visits to Craven Cottage, suggesting that the London stadium has historically ceased to be an intimidating away fixture for them.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Fulham Team Overview
The "Cottagers" currently sit 11th in the table with 48 points. They are just four points shy of the 6th place, which would secure them a spot in the Europa League. Under Marco Silva, Craven Cottage has become one of the league's most formidable home fortresses, boasting 10 wins out of 17 matches. Only the giants have more: Arsenal (14), Manchester United (12), Manchester City (12), and Aston Villa (11).
Fulham have found the net in 12 of their last 13 home league matches, yet their overall scoring form has been disappointing recently. The London side have failed to score in six of their last eight games across all competitions, managing just two goals in that stretch. In their last outing, they struggled at both ends of the pitch and were comprehensively beaten by Arsenal (0-3) at the Emirates. Conceding three unanswered goals by halftime rendered the second half a mere formality. The Cottagers took 10 shots, but only one was on target against David Raya, with an xG of just 0.48.
Match Results: Fulham
Bournemouth Team Overview
The "Cherries" currently sit in 6th place with 52 points, holding a one-point lead over Brentford. More importantly, they trail the top five by six points. With three matches remaining, their chances of securing a Champions League spot are slim but still alive. Andoni Iraola is set to depart at the end of the season, yet his final act is impressive: a club-record 15-match unbeaten run in the Premier League that instills fear in their opponents.
In their last outing, Bournemouth thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0, marking their first home victory since January after five consecutive draws. The Cherries' attacking line has found new life; following a February-March slump, they have scored at least twice in each of their last five matches. They've also developed a knack for winning tough away games, having recently defeated Arsenal (2-1) and Newcastle (2-1). Is Fulham next?
Match Results: Bournemouth
Latest news
Fulham
🚫 Alex Iwobi is still on the mend from a hamstring injury. Ryan Sessegnon is dealing with a similar issue. Brazilian forward Kevin has started individual training but remains far from making his return to the pitch.
❔ Sander Berge has been recovering from an illness that kept him out of the trip to Arsenal, and his status remains uncertain pending a pre-match assessment.
Bournemouth
🍒 The visitors are in a much better position personnel-wise compared to their opponents, primarily because they have no new injuries. All three sidelined players have been out since winter, and Andoni Iraola is handling the situation well.
❌ Julio Soler is not expected back before June, while Lewis Cook and Justin Kluivert are hopeful of making a return before the season concludes.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The match will be officiated by a team of referees led by Andy Madley. This season in the Premier League, the Englishman has shown 60 yellow cards across 19 matches, averaging 3.2 per game. He's considered one of the league's more lenient referees, issuing just 2.4 yellow cards per game over his last five matches. While Fulham under Silva aren't known for their rough play, averaging 1.76 warnings at home, Bournemouth tend to foul more on the road, drawing an average of 2.53 yellow cards per game. Despite Madley's leniency, it seems likely that the visitors will see at least a couple of bookings. The bet is on Bournemouth's individual total over 1.5 yellow cards.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Fulham have developed an unfortunate habit of conceding in the second half. The Cottagers have let in goals after the break in 5 of their last 6 home matches, and also in 5 of their previous 6 head-to-heads with Bournemouth at Craven Cottage. Meanwhile, the Cherries have been productive in the second half themselves, scoring in five consecutive rounds. Trusting these trends, we place a bet on a goal for the visitors in the second half at odds of 1.61*.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams boast solid corner stats: Fulham averages 5.12 at home, while Bournemouth averages 5.47 away. Given their style of play encourages active wing play, we suggest betting on over 11.5 total corners at attractive odds of 2.38*, a scenario that has occurred in 6 of Fulham's last 7 Premier League matches. In their penultimate head-to-head, the Cherries and the Cottagers combined for a whopping 15 corners!
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
The key storyline for Saturday's clash at Craven Cottage: Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 15 matches and hold a four-point advantage over Fulham in the standings. The attacking trio of Ryan, Krupi, and Evanilson is firing on all cylinders, with the Cherries scoring at least twice in their last five outings. Meanwhile, the Cottagers have lost several key players but remain formidable at home, aiming to showcase their best form in their penultimate home game of the season. It's time for Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson to step up. We anticipate a high-scoring affair and foresee Bournemouth clinching their third consecutive away victory with a scoreline of 2-1. The primary bet is on over 2.5 goals. This wager has paid off in six of the last seven head-to-head encounters and in Bournemouth's last five Premier League matches.
Betting Tips: Fulham - Bournemouth
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