Preview & Prediction: AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham

The upcoming Premier League clash between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham promises to be an intriguing encounter. Historically, Bournemouth have had the upper hand in this fixture, securing five victories out of eleven head-to-heads since recent seasons, including a solid 2-0 win in their last meeting. However, Fulham has shown impressive form on the road this season, averaging 1.47 points per game away.

Bournemouth’s home record, with an average of 1.4 points per game, suggests they are relatively strong at the Vitality Stadium, but not overwhelmingly dominant. The historical goal trend points to a likelihood of an average of over three goals per match when these two sides meet, and with both teams scoring in 64% of their encounters, fans might anticipate goals from both ends.

Taking into account Bournemouth’s solid but not invincible home form, coupled with Fulham’s strong away performances, this match could be finely balanced. Expect an exciting, closely contested match with both teams having strong intentions to assert their position, potentially resulting in a score draw or a marginal victory on either side. Goals seem likely, so a bet on both teams to score could also offer good value.

Insights

• AFC Bournemouth has a competitive edge in their head-to-head history with Fulham, having won more matches.
• The teams’ head-to-head encounters tend to be high-scoring, with an average of 3.09 goals per match.
• Both teams find it relatively easy to score against each other, as indicated by the 64% both-teams-to-score (BTTS) occurrence rate.
• Fulham has shown strong away performance this season, slightly edging Bournemouth’s home form with 1.47 points per game compared to Bournemouth’s 1.4.
• Bournemouth won their last match against Fulham decisively with a 2-0 scoreline.
• Previous meetings tend to be closely contested, with several ending in draws.
• Fulham’s good away form will be a factor to consider despite Bournemouth’s better historical record in head-to-head matches.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline in matches between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC is 1-1, occurring 3 times.
• In their last 6 home games against Fulham FC, AFC Bournemouth has secured 3 victories, with 2 draws and just 1 loss. They lead the goal tally 9-4.
• Across 12 encounters, AFC Bournemouth has emerged victorious 5 times, with 5 draws and 2 wins for Fulham FC. They have a goal advantage of 23-13.
• Fulham FC’s last away victory at AFC Bournemouth was recorded in 2019.
• Last season’s fixtures ended 3-0 in favor of AFC Bournemouth at home, and 3-1 in Fulham FC’s favor at home.
• AFC Bournemouth scores 35% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minute.
• They also score 8% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minute, which is the lowest percentage in the league.
• Fulham FC scores 36% of their goals during the period from the 76th to 90th minute.
• AFC Bournemouth is currently enduring a 3-match losing streak.
• They have failed to win their last 5 matches.
• At home, AFC Bournemouth have lost their last 3 games.
• AFC Bournemouth have avoided defeat against Fulham FC at home in their last 3 encounters.
• They have failed to score in 4 of their 15 Premier League home matches this season.
• Fulham FC has not scored in only 1 of their 15 away matches in the Premier League this season.
• Justin Kluivert is the leading scorer for AFC Bournemouth with 12 goals, while Raul Jimenez has netted 10 times for Fulham FC.

• AFC Bournemouth has conceded a goal in each of their last 9 matches.
• They have found the net at least once in their last 7 consecutive matches.
• AFC Bournemouth wins the first half in 40% of their games, while Fulham FC does so in 31%.
• Their most recent meeting ended in a 2-2 draw.
• AFC Bournemouth wins 71% of their home matches when leading 1-0.
• Fulham FC wins 73% of their away matches when leading 0-1.
• AFC Bournemouth secures victory in 12% of home matches when trailing 0-1.
• Fulham FC wins 25% of away matches when down 1-0.
• In the Premier League, Fulham FC outperforms AFC Bournemouth.
• Fulham FC has delivered better performances in their last 5 matches compared to AFC Bournemouth.
• AFC Bournemouth has lost only 1 of their last 5 games against Fulham FC in all competitions.
• In their last 5 encounters, AFC Bournemouth has won 2, Fulham FC has won 1, and there have been 2 draws.
• AFC Bournemouth has lost only 1 of their last 5 Premier League matches against Fulham FC.
• Fulham FC has claimed just 1 victory in their last 5 Premier League games against AFC Bournemouth.
• On average, AFC Bournemouth scores 2 goals per match against Fulham FC, while Fulham FC scores 1.6 goals against AFC Bournemouth.
• The average number of goals in meetings between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC is 3.6.
• On average, 1.6 goals are scored in the first half of matches between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC.
• Both teams have not won their last Premier League match.
• Both teams lost their most recent match.
• On average, AFC Bournemouth scores 1.57 goals at home, while Fulham FC scores 1.54 goals away.