April 11, 2025
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Bournemouth v Fulham Prediction & Tips
Monday | 19:00 UTC | Vitality Stadium | Premier League
Bournemouth and Fulham go head-to-head at the Vitality on Saturday night, with both sides still chasing a late push for European qualification. Goals, cards, and action look likely in what could be a wide-open contest between two attack-minded teams.
Bournemouth Struggling for Form, But Not for Chances
Earlier in the season, Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth looked like real European contenders. That charge has slowed, with the Cherries now winless in their last eight across all competitions. A 2-2 draw with West Ham last weekend offered another glimpse of their attacking quality, but also exposed the same defensive flaws.
At home, their form is patchy (W6-D3-L6), but recent games have been entertaining. Both teams have scored in each of their last 4 at the Vitality, and over 2.5 goals has landed in the last 3.
Fulham Flying High After Liverpool Win
Fulham arrive on a high after a stunning 3-2 win over Liverpool last time out. That win lifted them into the Top 8 and reignited hopes of a late European push. Away from home, Marco Silva’s side have been reliable in attack, scoring in all but one road game this season. Their away matches average 2.73 goals and they’ve kept just 3 clean sheets on the road.
How the Bookies See It
Bournemouth are narrow favourites at 2.12, while Fulham are 3.25 and the draw is 3.50. Goals are expected, with over 2.5 priced at 1.71 and both teams to score as short as 1.61.
Head-to-Head: Entertainment Expected Again
These two have met 11 times since 2014, with Fulham only managing 2 wins. At the Vitality, Bournemouth have won 3 of the last 5 and conceded just 3 goals in total. In Premier League meetings, Bournemouth lead the series with a record of W3-D2-L2.
Recent clashes have delivered goals. Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 5, and over 2.5 has landed in all 5. Bournemouth have scored at least 2 in 4 of those, while Fulham have netted in 5 of the last 6.
These fixtures also tend to deliver set pieces and discipline. Across 7 top-flight meetings, the average is 3.71 cards and 10.14 corners, with every game featuring 8 or more corners.
Players to Watch
Illya Zabarnyi is a calm presence at the back for Bournemouth, but this matchup may not favour him. He committed 3 fouls in the reverse fixture and has picked up one or more fouls in each of his last 2 starts. Up against physical strikers like Rodrigo Muniz or Raul Jimenez, Zabarnyi could struggle again, and is a value bet to commit 1+ foul.
Muniz is expected to lead the line for Fulham after his goal against Liverpool. He draws nearly 3 fouls per 90 and is becoming a real problem for centre-backs.
Predicted Lineups
Bournemouth: Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook, Adams; Semenyo, Scott, Ouattara; Evanilson
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Sessegnon, Pereira, Iwobi; Muniz
Stephen’s Betting Tips
This one looks set up for another high-scoring encounter, with Fulham likely to create chances and Bournemouth continuing to leak them. Set-piece stats and fouling trends also support a few niche angles.
✅ Over 2.5 Goals – 1.71
✅ Over 10.5 Total Corners- 10.81
✅ Illya Zabarnyi to be carded – 4.25
Odds correct at time of writing.
