This Saturday, February 10th, 2024, the Premier League offers an intriguing match-up as Fulham welcome Bournemouth to Craven Cottage in London. Both teams are looking to solidify their positions in the league and pull away from the relegation zone in a mid-table clash that promises excitement.
Match analysis
Comparing the two teams' recent performances, Fulham has been struggling for consistency in their last 10 outings with a sequence of results showing a mix of draws, losses, and the occasional win. They've scored in half of these games but have also failed to find the net in the other half, indicating a sporadic offensive output. Defensively, they've conceded goals in 7 out of these 10 matches, highlighting potential vulnerabilities at the back.
Bournemouth, on their part, have displayed a similarly inconsistent form, though their attack seems more reliable, having scored in 8 out of their last 10 fixtures. However, their defense has also been breached frequently, conceding in 6 of these matches. The highlight for Bournemouth is their capacity to score multiple goals in games, evident in victories against Swansea in the FA Cup and a notable 3-0 win against Fulham.
Recent form
- Fulham's record from their last 10 matches across all competitions shows 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. They have a goal-scoring rate of 50% from these fixtures, along with a 70% rate of conceding.
- Bournemouth's recent form over their last 10 matches reveals 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. Impressively, they've managed to score in 80% of these games, with a 60% conceding rate.
Head to head
- Bournemouth won the last meeting between the two sides with a 3-0 scoreline.
- Out of the last 5 encounters, Bournemouth has 2 wins, while Fulham has none, and 3 matches have ended in draws.
- Matches between the two have seen goals from both sides in 60% of their last encounters.
Prediction
Given both teams' current form and historic head-to-head record, this match is poised to have goals. Bournemouth seems to have an edge in their ability to find the net, especially considering their recent 3-0 win over Fulham. However, playing at Craven Cottage could offer Fulham the boost they need to tilt the scales.
**Full Time Score Prediction**: Fulham 1-2 Bournemouth
**Betting Tip**: Considering the patterns from both sides, betting on 'Both Teams to Score' looks promising. Additionally, given Bournemouth's capacity to net goals and their recent form against Fulham, 'Bournemouth to Win' could offer value. For those looking at goal markets, 'Over 2.5 Goals' might be worth considering, aligning with the trends observed in Bournemouth's games and their offensive capabilities.
