Date: 10 February 2024
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK 16:00 CET
Venue: Craven Cottage
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Fulham vs Bournemouth: Top free betting tips
Fulham will go head to head with Bournemouth on Saturday, 10 February in a match between two teams who have only won one in their last five respective matches. Fulham's season as unraveled after double cup disappointment while Bournemouth are struggling to recover after being thrashed 4-0 by Liverpool. Our Fulham v Bournemouth prediction is for a cagey affair between two out-of-form teams but for the Cherries to nick a win by a solitary goal.
Match result prediction: Bournemouth to win
The form guide tells us that both of these teams have been struggling in recent weeks and while that may be true, Bournemouth have still been showing more signs of life than Fulham. The Cherries should have been out of sight against West Ham in their last league away match before they ended up drawing while they were also the better team against Forest last time out. The result may not be there at the moment but they have shown enough on the road this season to make us believe they'll win on Saturday.
Total goals prediction: Under 2.5
Marco Silva has been trying to make Fulham more defensively solid in recent weeks in a bid to turn their poor form around. It has resulted in the Cottagers playing in some dull matches and five of their last seven in all competitions have seen fewer than three goals scored. Bournemouth have been involved in more high-scoring matches over the course of the season but their last two matches have both finished 1-1.
Correct score prediction: Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth
There's a reason this game hasn't been selected for television coverage and we don't expect any broadcasters to be regretting the decision by 5pm on Saturday. This has all the hallmarks of a nervy, low-scoring match but we expect Bournemouth to just edge it due to the fact they are showing more promise in an attacking sense than Fulham at this moment in time.
Fulham vs Bournemouth team news
Fulham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth
Fulham's poor run of form hasn't been helped by player availability issues. Marco Silva is still without Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi as the pair have made it through to the AFCON final with Nigeria. Meanwhile, Raul Jimenez, Issa Diop and Harry Wilson will all be unavailable for the match due to injury. Armando Broja could make his first start for the club this weekend after making his debut off the bench against Burnley.
Leno – Castagne, Ream, Adarabioyo, Robinson – Palhinha, Pereira, Reed – Willian, Broja, De Cordova-Reid
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Fulham
Bournemouth aren't without injury concerns of their own with Andoni Iraola set to be without several first-team players for the trip to Fulham including Tyler Adams, Max Aarons, Ryan Fredericks, James Hill and Darren Randolph. Phillip Billing is also unavailable for selection this weekend after the midfielder was red-carded in the match against Nottingham Forest but new signing, Enes Unai could make the squad after completing his move.
Neto – Smith, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Kelly – Cook, Christie – Kluivert, Semenyo, Sinisterra – Solanke
Fulham vs Bournemouth: What the fans think
No light at the end of the tunnel yet for Fulham fans
Not sure Fulham will amass many points on their next two home Saturday matches. Bournemouth then Villa. The away at Man Utd. Tricky Feb.
— ASA (@Asa1992Scott) February 6, 2024
Bournemouth fans dreaming of an Unai winner
Unal 90th minute winner at Fulham 😍 #afcb https://t.co/6x26jaR6uv
— Jamie (@jbafcb77) February 7, 2024
How far will Bournemouth fans travel to Fulham?
Bournemouth fans are used to having to make long journeys to watch their team play away from home but that isn't the case on Saturday. A two hour trip to West London is considered a relatively straightforward away day for the travelling Cherries and they have two main travel opitons available. By car or coach, they can take the 103-mile trip up the M3 or by rail, they can go from Bournemouth to Waterloo before swapping onto a local service to Putney Bridge.
Fulham vs Bournemouth: Tickets
Fulham are still selling some tickets for the match against Bournemouth but they are in the most expensive part of the stadium so it will cost over £100 per ticket. They also have hospitality packages available, but these are signifcaintly more expensive than that. Bournemouth were given an allocation of 2,299 tickets for the match and they are still advertsiing them to offical members and season ticket holders on their website.
FAQs: Fulham vs Bournemouth
Who is the referee? Darren England will take charge of Fulham vs Bournemouth
Who is the Fulham manager? Marco Silva is the current Fulham manager.
How big is Craven Cottage? Craven Cottage has a capacity of 25,700.