AFC Bournemouth - Fulham predictions

By pricing a home win at around 1.91, the bookies made it clear that AFC Bournemouth are the favourites. Overall, though, the difference between the teams is not big, and the match can end either way.

It’s highly unlikely that Fulham will manage to get some points this round. AFC Bournemouth are at a considerable advantage, so even a draw would be a success for the visitors.

The hosts can feel pretty satisfied with their previous match. AFC Bournemouth had a difficult trip to survive in the Premier League and they did it by holding on both at the halftime mark and following the final whistle for an HT/FT Leeds United draw.

It was quite clear that The Cottagers were facing an uphill battle in their previous Premier League match, so it’s no surprise that they lost so badly. They were the clear underdogs playing an away game, so hoping for them to win would have been a longshot. That said, it’s worth noting that the score was still tied at halftime.

Though the 5 concessions over the past 3 away games for Bournemouth may not directly affect this particular match, such a history may be cause for concern for their supporters.

Looking over the visitors’ record in away games, it seems they don’t do well when they’re out of the comfort of their home field. They’ve recorded a worrying number of conceded goals in their previous 3 away games – more than 5, to be more precise.

With a solid 6th position on the Premier League table, Bournemouth are on their way to the Champions League qualification. They still have a long road to get there, though, and will need to keep the momentum going.

The Cottagers ended up at number 11th on the Premier League table after the first 7 rounds of the season. They’ll need at another 3 points to catch up to a Europa League qualifying spot. There’s plenty of time left to do so, but this match represents a major obstacle.

On Friday, both teams will have a complete roster at their disposal, thanks to a lack of injuries or suspensions.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.64 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.