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Bournemouth continue their unlikely chase for Champions League football as they visit Craven Cottage to play Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Indeed, the Cherries are in sixth place, which would qualify them for Europe's elite competition should Aston Villa finish in the top five and win the Europa League.
Meanwhile, Fulham can still qualify for Europe too, although they are in 11th and have work to do to catch the sides above them.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert Premier League predictions!
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Fulham vs. Bournemouth key stats
- Fulham have won just once in four games (D1, L2).
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in 15 league matches (W7, D8).
- Fulham have also won just one of the previous nine H2Hs in all competitions (D4, L4).
Fulham vs. Bournemouth preview: Cherries to keep unbeaten run going?
| Fulham | vs | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 6th |
| 48 | Points | 52 |
| 44 | Goals For | 55 |
| 49 | Goals Against | 52 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 6th | Home Rank | 9th |
| 17th | Away Rank | 11th |
Fulham are enjoying another solid season in the Premier League under Marco Silva, whose future remains up in the air at Craven Cottage.
Indeed, the Portuguese is yet to sign a new contract at the club, which expires this summer.
He has recently been linked with a short move across West London to Chelsea, and will surely have ambitions of managing bigger and better clubs, with all due respect to the Cottagers.
A late surge into the European spots would certainly heighten his status, but he faces a difficult task against a flying Bournemouth side and likely without key player Alex Iwobi through injury.
In contrast, the Cherries have reported no fresh injury concerns at the time of writing, and so Andoni Iraola's team are as strong as ever heading into the final stretch.
Bournemouth are aiming to qualify for European football for the first time in their history, and are well on course to do so as they arrive to Craven Cottage in sixth place.
They could even qualify for the coveted Champions League if circumstances go their way, but any form of European football for next season would represent a remarkable achievement for the club.
Having lost three of their first-choice back four and goalkeeper last summer, the Cherries continue to thrive under Iraola, who will unfortunately for them will be departing the south coast at the end of the season.
Fulham vs. Bournemouth form guide & betting tips
| Fulham | vs | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| W-L-D-W-L | League Form | D-W-W-D-W |
| 7 | Points | 11 |
| 12th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 4 | Goals For | 11 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 6 |
| W-L-D-W-L | Form (all comps) | D-W-W-D-W |
Whispers predicts: Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth
Bournemouth are 29/20 favourites to win, but given Fulham have won their last two home games and are unbeaten in four H2Hs on home soil (W1, D3), we are willing to back against the bookies here.
Instead, we fancy the Draw at 29/10, and with the last three of those meetings producing four total goals, Over 3.5 goals at 29/20 also appeals.
In terms of player picks, Rayan has produced a goal contribution in each of his previous three appearances (G2, A1), so Rayan to score or assist at 8/5 is our final punt.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-2 draw, which is available at 11/1.
> Over 3.5 goals at 29/20 | Likelihood: Possible
> Rayan to score or assist at 8/5 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw at 29/10 | Likelihood: Outsider