Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to secure consecutive Premier League victories on Monday night, Fulham will travel to the Vitality when they meet Bournemouth.
Bournemouth
Starting with the hosts, while Bournemouth might have opened up the New Year with their sights firmly set on securing an iconic European finish in 2025, Bournemouth are enduring what has become an extended rut. Tumbling down the standings, Andoni Iraola’s camp are desperately seeking a much-welcomed boost when they return to the Vitality on Monday night. Despite eventually claiming an action-packed 2-2 draw away at West Ham last weekend, the Cherries have collected just a pair of points from any of their previous six Premier League appearances. Likewise, watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end on March 30th as they fell to a 2-1 loss at home against Manchester City, Bournemouth have shown some extended issues on home soil. In fact, Iraola’s camp have lost five of their last six showdowns at the Vitality.
Bournemouth Team News
In what could prove to be a timely boost on Monday night, Bournemouth are hopeful that the trio of Justin Kluivert, Luis Sinisterra and Marcus Tavernier will all return to their squad here. However, Turkish striker Enes Unal will miss the remainder of the season with a long-term knee issue.
Bagging a brace away at West Ham last weekend and now notching six goals in as many appearances across all competitions, ex-Porto marksman Evanilson will lead Bournemouth’s attack. Attracting plenty of heavyweight European interest, 19-year-old sensation Dean Huijsen will start at the back.
Fulham
As for the visitors, springing what was a sensational upset last week as they secured a 3-2 victory against runaway leaders Liverpool, Fulham will certainly find the mood in their camp at a real high. Reigniting their respective European dreams, Marco Silva’s men will know the importance of finding some crucial stability over the final weeks. Watching their FA Cup adventure come to a thumping end on March 29th as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at home against Crystal Palace, the former Everton boss will also have a headache over his side’s recent defensive frailties. Last seen on their travels getting hit with a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal, Silva’s men have shipped seven goals since returning from March’s international break. Likewise, the Cottagers have mustered just a sole clean sheet from their last 12 matchups across all competitions.
Fulham Team News
While Harry Wilson might have not featured since the end of January, Fulham are hopeful that the Wales international will return to Silva’s travelling squad here. However, Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson remains on the sidelines with a long-term muscle issue and will not play any part on Monday night.
Finding the net against Liverpool last weekend and now getting on the scoresheet in each of his last three Premier League appearances, Rodrigo Muniz will keep his spot leading the line. Former Sheffield United star Sander Berge will partner Sasa Lukic will in the middle of the park.
Bournemouth vs Fulham Key Factors to Consider
- When Bournemouth and Fulham met for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 29th, Monday’s opponents played out a 2-2 stalemate in west London.
- Bournemouth have collected just a pair of points from their previous six Premier League appearances.
- Fulham have recorded just a sole clean sheet from their last 12 appearances across all competitions.
- Six of the last seven meetings between Bournemouth and Fulham have finished with both teams finding the net.
- Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz has found the net in each of his last three Premier League appearances.
Conclusion
With Bournemouth and Fulham playing out an action-packed 2-2 stalemate when they met for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 29th, neutrals will be hoping for another thriller on Monday night. Two camps who have shown their own respective defensive issues, chances could come thick and fast here. It should be noted, with six of their previous seven meetings finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome from the Vitality.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
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