Bournemouth welcome Fulham to the Vitality Stadium on Friday night with the Cherries riding high after an impressive start to the season that's seen them beat Tottenham and claim credible draws against top opposition.
While Bournemouth have shown they can mix it with the best sides, Fulham arrive on the south coast struggling to create clear chances, managing just one point from their three away league matches this term.
With Antoine Semenyo in red-hot form after leading last season's shot charts and already finding the net four times this campaign, the stage is set for another crucial test of both teams' early-season credentials.
Bournemouth vs. Fulham prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Bournemouth vs Fulham matchup, our predictive model gives the Cherries a 75% chance of defeating the Cottagers.
Bournemouth: 75% win probability
- Strong recent form with three straight wins (recent form: DDWWW)
- Home advantage with superior league position sitting 6th vs Fulham's 11th
- Better goal difference at +1 compared to Fulham's -1
Fulham: 25% win probability
- Inconsistent recent form showing just two wins in last five matches (LWWLD)
- Lower league position at 11th with same points total but inferior goal difference
- Conceded eight goals in six matches, matching Bournemouth's attacking output
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Bournemouth vs. Fulham Odds
Bournemouth vs. Fulham preview
Bournemouth have been the early season's surprise package, with Antoine Semenyo leading the charge after racking up more shots than any Premier League player last season and already finding the net four times this term.
The Cherries' only league defeat came in that thrilling 4-2 comeback attempt at Anfield, and they've since picked up impressive scalps including a rare victory over Tottenham.
Fulham's struggles on the road tell a concerning story, managing just one point from three away league matches while creating precious few clear-cut chances.
Marco Silva's side have generated an expected goals tally above 1.1 just once in six matches, highlighting their blunt attacking edge that was painfully evident in last week's 3-1 defeat at Villa Park.
With under 2.5 goals landing in six of Bournemouth's last seven home fixtures, Friday night's encounter could well follow a familiar low-scoring pattern at the Vitality Stadium.
The hosts will fancy their chances against opponents who have failed to win any of their last four visits to the south coast.