Who will win in the clash of the promoted teams?

The eleventh matchday is on the agenda in the English Premier League, but for most teams it is only the tenth game of the current season because a matchday was cancelled.

Nevertheless, the table is meaningful. Ahead of the Fulham v Bournemouth game, the odds indicate favouritism for the home side. The Cottagers have advantages, also because they have a home game at the venerable Craven Cottage. But caution is advised.

Bournemouth have stabilised in the league after initial difficulties and look in much better shape than at the beginning. The Cherries could also benefit from that in this match. Kick-off is on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Fulham – Statistics & current form

It was a very good start to the new season that Fulham made. The hosts played Liverpool straight away, top scorer Mitrovic promptly showed his class and the team picked up their first points in their first games. What’s more, the new players who were brought in did well. Five points from the first three games marked the basis for Scott Parker’s team.

Fulham now have four defeats to their name. After nine games, that’s not bad for a promoted team, but all those defeats came in the last six games. The trend is going a bit in the wrong direction and Fulham have to be careful that it doesn’t continue in the next games. Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Leeds and Everton are opponents who can and should be beaten.

For the hosts, it is also a question of becoming more stable defensively. They have conceded nine goals in their last three games, which is clearly too many. Even in the win against fellow promoted Nottingham Forest, Fulham keeper Leno was forced to make two saves.

Defence remains a factor

Generally, the defence is very decent in terms of pure personnel, but lacks the final determination. Fulham have now played seven games in a row without once keeping the “0” in defence. That is not enough if they want to secure their place in the league as soon as possible. For Mitrovic cannot provide the necessary relief in every game.

So far, the Serbian has scored six goals, but he has been absent recently. Against Bournemouth, it should at least be enough for a place on the bench. His presence alone in a short match could be important. After the 1:3 against West Ham last time, Fulham will have to step it up a notch.

The quality is definitely there. In addition, the Cherries are not a team that can be ranked at the top of England. Therefore, our prediction before the match Fulham vs. Bournemouth is that the hosts will not lose and that less than 3.5 goals will be scored.

Predicted Fulham line-up:
Leno – Reid, Adarabioyo, Ream, Robinson – Palhinha, Reed, Pereira, James, Kebano – Carlos Vinicius

Last matches played by Fulham:

Premier League
09/10/2022 – West Ham 3 – 1 Fulham

01/10/2022 – Fulham 1 – 4 Newcastle

17/09/2022 – Nottingham Forest 2 – 3 Fulham

03/09/2022 – Tottenham 2 – 1 Fulham

31/08/2022 – Fulham 2 – 1 Brighton

Bournemouth – Statistics & current form

In the first few weeks of the new season, there was every reason to doubt Bournemouth’s league fitness. Since Gary O’Neil has been in charge, however, that has gradually eased, even if there is still room for improvement. The 2-1 win at home to Leicester City last matchday was a relief. Now it’s off to Fulham and there are statistics to improve.

The Cherries have lost seven of their last eight games in London, but there are also encouraging results. Bournemouth have been unbeaten five times in a row since their 9-0 defeat by Liverpool. In the five games mentioned above, the promoted team conceded only four goals.

The recent positive results have even ensured that Bournemouth start the match day in eighth place. However, this can change quickly, because the midfield in the Premier League is very close to each other.

Bournemouth want to confirm the trend

It will be important for the Cherries to provide offensive relief when Fulham unleash their high pressing. As the hosts sometimes have difficulties defensively, pinpricks should be the goal. The opponent actually suits the guests, only one of ten games against Fulham was lost.

Fulham, Southampton and West Ham are the next opponents of Bournemouth, it is actually very conceivable that the team already makes decisive steps to create a distance between themselves and the relegation places. Nevertheless, a difficult game is now on the agenda and ahead of the Fulham vs Bournemouth match, our value tip is that the hosts will take a win.

Predicted line-up of Bournemouth:
Neto – Fredericks, Mepham, Senesi, Smith – Lerma, Cook, Christie, Tavernier – Moore, Solanke

Last matches played by Bournemouth:

Premier League
08/10/2022 – Bournemouth 2 – 1 Leicester

01/10/2022 – Bournemouth 0 – 0 Brentford

17/09/2022 – Newcastle 1 – 1 Bournemouth

03/09/2022 – Nottingham Forest 2 – 3 Bournemouth

01/09/2022 – Bournemouth 0 – 0 Wolverhampton

Fulham – Bournemouth Direct comparison / H2H record

In fact, the two teams have only faced each other eleven times in a direct encounter. Five of those victories have come against the hosts, while Bournemouth have won three games so far. Both pre-season games ended 1-1, and both Premier League matches have been away victories so far. Nevertheless, we advise betting odds on tip 2 this time between Fulham and Bournemouth.

Fulham – Bournemouth Tip

Fulham is playing a decent season as a promoted team, but has recently shown some weaknesses defensively, which must now be rectified. And that against an opponent who has made some progress recently.

Much will depend on the balance of the hosts. Due to the omens before the match Fulham vs. Bournemouth our tip, at fair odds, is that the hosts will not lose and that overall less than 3.5 goals will be scored in this match.