This season in the Premier League has been sensational and Fulham and Bournemouth are two of the unusual teams in contention for the Top 6.
Fulham pulled off a sensational 1-2 win away at Chelsea, after scoring two late goals. They won thanks to their tenacity. The Cottagers held on to the minimal score until the end and managed to turn it all around with goals by Wilson and Muniz.
This shocking result extended their unbeaten streak to six and Fulham are only a point behind Bournemouth in the 6th place. Winning on Sunday could send them as high as 5th in the league.
Bournemouth are a sensation in their own right, sitting above teams like Man City, Tottenham, and Aston Villa. The Cherries are also errorless in their last six Premier League games, a streak which includes four wins. The most notable results are the wins over Tottenham (1-0) and the away trashing over United at Old Trafford (0-3).
Considering that the Cherries also beat Man City and Arsenal this season, and ended level with Newcastle and Aston Villa, their performance has been nothing short of phenomenal.
How the bookies view it: Home advantage but the odds are tight
The odds are close and suggest a tight contest but Fulham have a slight advantage. The Cottagers sit on 13/10 to win on Sunday, while the Cherries are available at 2/1. The draw is also an option and is available at 13/5.
Recent head to head: The Cherries often come out victorious
Whether they met in the Premier League or the Championship, Fulham and Bournemouth always produced highlight fixtures. The Cherries have a slight advantage in the H2H stats, with five wins next to the two of Fulham in the last 10 meetings.
Players to watch: Iwobi or Kluivert for man of the match?
Alex Iwobi is in prime shape right now and going through his best season. His efforts against Chelsea were crucial for the final result and he will play a pivotal role against Bournemouth. The Nigerian has scored five goals and contributed three assists in the Premier League this season.
Justin Kluivert is Bournemouth's most effective scorer this season with six goals in the Premier League. Alternatively, he is also their most booked player, so he is a good pick for both goals and cards.
Probable line-ups
Fulham: Leno, Robinson, Bassey, Andersen, Diop, Castagne, Pereira, Iwobi, Lukic, Traore, Jimenez
Bournemouth: Arrizabalaga, Aarons, Zabarnyi, Kerkez, Huijsen, Cook, Christie, Ouattara, Kluivert, Semenyo, Unal
Anything else catch the eye?
Bournemouth sometimes produce uneventful fixtures but it is unlikely to happen against Fulham. These teams always give us exciting matchups when they meet, as the last four H2Hs all ended with Over 2.5 goals.
At the same time, four of the last five had both teams scoring goals. Picking a winner is a hard task but we are almost certain there will be goals on both ends. Nevertheless, while Fulham have had plenty of highlight moments recently, Bournemouth are the team in better overall shape, so we don't think they will lose this matchup. A draw is highly possible but a huge risk, so we pick the double chance.
This English Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth will be played on Dec 29, 2024 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Fulham vs Bournemouth prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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