Bournemouth arrive at Craven Cottage inside the top six in the Premier League, while this is a must-win game for Fulham if they are to make a final push for Europe. Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday, 9 May, with both sides aiming to end the campaign on a high note, and you can find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Jimenez to be carded | 13/5 @ Paddy Power (27.8%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Alex Jimenez is Bournemouth’s most carded player in the Premier League this season. The Spaniard has made 31 appearances with an average of 0.39 cards per 90. Bournemouth have a lot to play for here and after five yellows in his last 11 league starts, Jimenez looks a prime candidate to be booked. |
| Eli Junior Kroupi to Score anytime | 9/5 @ Bet365 (35.7%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi has enjoyed a fantastic season and at the age of just 19, he looks to have a huge future ahead of him. In total, the Frenchman has managed 12 league goals, however, four of those have arrived in his last five matches. With the Cherries in the hunt for Europe, 9/5 looks a solid price for him to continue his strong form. |
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How both teams go into Fulham vs Bournemouth
Fulham were blown away in the first half against Arsenal last week, with illness in the camp not helping as Viktor Gyokeres struck twice and Bukayo Saka also got on the scoresheet in a heavy defeat for Marco Silva’s side. Questions remain around Silva’s future too, with uncertainty over whether he will still be at Craven Cottage next season.
Despite that setback, Fulham are still only three points off the top seven and their home form has kept them in the fight. They have won 10 league games at Craven Cottage this season, with only a handful of teams boasting a better record, and they have failed to score there just twice all campaign.
Fulham are chasing a 15th Premier League win of the season, but they face an in-form Bournemouth side who arrive unbeaten in 15 league games under Andoni Iraola, a run built on seven wins and eight draws, including a strong recent showing against Crystal Palace, where Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan Cherki both scored.
Bournemouth have also found their attacking edge again, scoring at least twice in each of their last five games after a brief dry spell, and sit just six points off the top five in the race for Europe. They already beat Fulham 3-1 earlier this season and are targeting a first league double over them, with last year’s meeting at Craven Cottage ending 2-2.
Fulham team news
Fulham are set to welcome back Sander Berge after illness, while Emile Smith Rowe should also be fit despite a knock, but Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi and Kevin Mbabu remain out, with Raul Jimenez looking to end a goalless run but boosted by his strong record against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth have no fresh injury issues after their win over Crystal Palace, but remain without Julio Soler, Lewis Cook and Justin Kluivert, while Eli Junior Kroupi continues to shine after scoring his 12th league goal of the season, putting him alongside some elite teenage company in Premier League history as he supports Evanilson in attack.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 6 | 35 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 52 |
| Fulham | 11 | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 44 | 49 | -5 | 48 |
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Bournemouth hold the upper hand in recent clashes, winning three of the last six, while Fulham have managed just one victory in that stretch. Draws have been common, but Bournemouth’s attack has often made the difference.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 03/10/25 | Bournemouth 3-1 Fulham | Premier League |
| 14/04/25 | Bournemouth 1-0 Fulham | Premier League |
| 29/12/24 | Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 10/02/24 | Fulham 3-1 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 26/12/23 | Bournemouth 3-0 Fulham | Premier League |
| 01/04/23 | Bournemouth 2-1 Fulham | Premier League |
Conclusion
Bournemouth have been in good form and sit five places above Fulham, however, after three wins on the spin at home for the Cottagers, we are swerving the match result. Instead, take Alex Jimenez to be carded at 13/5 or get behind Junior Kroupi to score at 9/5.
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