Following a 3-1 victory when the pair most-recently met in February, Fulham are targeting back-to-back home league victories over the Cherries since 1932, back when Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic were beaten 3-0 in the Third Division South 92 years ago.
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Following an historic victory on Boxing Day, will Fulham's excellent form continue? On Thursday, the Cottagers came from a goal down to beat local rivals Chelsea 2-1; Harry Wilson equalising with only eight minute to play, before Rodrigo Muniz slotted home a dramatic stoppage time winner. This sparked wild celebrations from the traveling contingent and rightly so, considering this was their side's first victory at Stamford Bridge for 45 years. This means Marco Silva's side are now unbeaten in six, losing only one of ten outings since mid-October, earning results against Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs and now Chelsea during this period. The Whites have therefore moved up to eighth, just one place shy the club's best-ever top division finish, so back at Craven Cottage, will they collect three more points?
This though will not be easy, considering Bournemouth kick off two places and one point better off than their hosts. Andoni Iraola's team were however, held to a frustrating goalless draw by Crystal Palace on Thursday, unable to find the breakthrough, despite being the better team throughout. Nevertheless, the Cherries are now unbeaten in six Premier League fixtures, winning four of them, only enjoying a longer undefeated streak in the top division twice, the most-recent of which came to an end on New Year's Eve 12 months ago. So, can Bournemouth make it four consecutive Premier League away wins for the very first time?
Fulham vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 39.
- Fulham Wins: 12. Draws: 12. Bournemouth Wins: 15.
Fulham Team News
Marco Silva is short of midfield options, with Emile Smith Rowe, Harrison Reed and Sander Berge all out, hence why Alex Iwobi was deployed more centrally at Stamford Bridge. Meantime, Issa Diop was drafted into a back five at Chelsea, but either club captain Tom Cairney or 17-year-old Josh King, fresh from making his full-debut a week ago, will come in. All four of Harry Wilson's goals this season have come as a substitute, with the Welshman therefore hoping for a rare start this time, while Rodrigo Muniz's winner on Boxing Day could see him get the nod over Raúl Jiménez in attack. Kenny Tete and Reiss Nelson are injured, while Antonee Robinson would sit out next weekend's clash with Ipswich if booked although, given that the yellow card. threshold increases to ten after this fixture, this is a tightrope the American international only has to walk for one game.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukić, Pereira, Wilson, Cairney, Iwobi; Muniz.
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Boxing Day hero Rodrigo Muniz scored only his third goal of the season at Chelsea, all of which have come away from home, so can the Brazilian score at Craven Cottage for the first time since April?
Bournemouth Team News
Justin Kluivert has started each of Bournemouth's last ten Premier League fixtures, but this streak will come to an end; the Dutchman is suspended. Julián Araujo, Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Marcus Tavernier and Luis Sinisterra are all sidelined, the latter two absentees meaning David Brooks is Kluivert's most-likely deputy, thereby starting for only the second time all season. Enes Ünal was handed a rare start in attack on Thursday, but Evanilson is likely to be restored, while Tyler Adams, not deemed fit enough to start twice in four days, is set to return at the base of midfield. Lewis Cook, the man the American is likely to displace, will miss next Saturday's visit from Everton if cautioned.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-3-3): Arrizabalaga; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie, Brooks, Semenyo, Ouattara; Evanilson.
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Antoine Semenyo has taken 72 shots in the Premier League this season, only one shy of Erling Braut Håland, who's had the most in the division, so can the Ghanian add to his five goals for the campaign?
Fulham vs Bournemouth Prediction
Given that both the Cottagers and the Cherries are enjoying impressive campaigns, we cannot split them, hence why we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a score draw: Fulham 1-1 Bournemouth.
Fulham vs Bournemouth FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Fulham vs Bournemouth Premier League game on TV channel?
Fulham vs Bournemouth Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 7 Canada
How to watch Fulham vs Bournemouth Premier League game on live streaming?
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- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Fulham vs Bournemouth in the Premier League?
Fulham vs Bournemouth takes place on Sunday 29 December 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).