AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Bournemouth kick off the weekend action against Fulham in the early hours of Saturday (12:30 AM IST). After back-to-back draws, the Cherries will be eager to finally grab all three points. 

While Fulham arrive with the pressure of snapping a poor away run after consecutive road defeats. With both sides desperate to shift momentum, this Round 7 clash promises to be a lively contest.

Current Standings: Despite being held to back-to-back draws, Bournemouth have done well to stay in the mix at the top end of the table, currently sitting sixth with 11 points. Fulham, meanwhile, are not too far behind, occupying 11th place with 8 points and looking to push their way into the top half.

Head-to-Head Record: The two sides have clashed eight times in the competition, with the Cherries edging the rivalry with four wins to the Cottagers' two.

TEAMS PREVIEW

AFC Bournemouth Preview

Bournemouth kept their unbeaten league run alive, now stretching to five games, with late drama at Elland Road. Eli Kroupi struck deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw, bringing an end to the Cherries’ seven-match losing streak at the venue. 

The result not only boosted confidence but also moved them within four points of leaders Liverpool. With momentum on their side, Bournemouth head into the weekend knowing a victory could bring them even closer to the summit. 

State that matter 

1. Antoine Semenyo is Bournemouth’s top goal contributor so far in the league with 4 goals and 2 assists.
2. With 11 points from their opening six games, Bournemouth are enjoying their best-ever start to a Premier League season (W3 D2 L1).
3. Bournemouth have turned the Vitality into a fortress, recording four clean sheets in their last seven league games at home while picking up an impressive 14 points (W4 D2 L1).

Team News 

Just like last weekend, Andoni Iraola will once again be without Enes Ünal and Adam Smith, while doubts still linger over Lewis Cook’s availability.

Bournemouth  Probable XI - Petrović (GK); Hill, Milosavlijec, Senesi, Truffert (Defenders) ; Adams, Scott, Tavernier ( Midfielders); Semenyo, Brooks, Evanilson (Forwards). 

Fulham FC Preview

Fulham’s 3-1 defeat to struggling Aston Villa was a reality check after Raul Jimenez’s early strike had given them the perfect start. Having gone into the game on the back of three straight wins, Marco Silva’s men couldn’t have picked a worse time to falter, dropping to 11th in the table. 

With Bournemouth, Arsenal, and Newcastle next on the horizon, Silva faces the tough task of lifting his side quickly for what promises to be a challenging run.

Stats that matter 

1. Fulham have lost four of their last seven league games when they scored first.
2. The Cottagers have conceded 2.00 goals on an average in the Premier League.
3. Fulham have conceded the most number of penalties this season with 3.

Team News 

Unlike Villa, the Cottagers boast a near full-strength squad, with concerns over Antonee Robinson’s fitness eased after the full-back featured in the closing minutes of their previous match.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK); Castagne, J. Anderson, Sessegnon, Bassey  ( Defenders) ; Berge, Lukic, King (Midfielders); Iwobi, Jimenez, Wilson (Forwards) 

AFC BOURNEMOUTH vs FULHAM FC
Winning Prediction

Bournemouth enter the contest in fine form at home, having lost only twice to Fulham in their last 16 league meetings and just once in the last eight. Adding to that dominance, the Cherries have won their last three league games at the Vitality, making it a real fortress. With Fulham enduring a poor run on the road, all signs point towards Bournemouth holding the upper hand in this clash.

AFC Bournemouth to Win (2-1)

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