Fulham, currently eighth in the Premier League, will welcome sixth-placed Bournemouth to Craven Cottage on Sunday in an intriguing top-half clash.
Marco Silva’s Fulham are enjoying an excellent campaign so far, sitting just six points behind fourth-placed Nottingham Forest. The Cottagers are unbeaten in their last six league games, with their only defeat since November coming against Wolves.
Fulham have picked up 15 points from their nine home matches this season, suffering just two defeats. However, they have only won one of their last six meetings with Bournemouth in all competitions.
Bournemouth, under the guidance of Andoni Iraola, have also impressed this season. The Cherries are sixth in the table with 29 points from 18 games, just five points behind Nottingham Forest in fourth.
Bournemouth are on a six-game unbeaten run in the league, which includes four wins. They have been particularly strong on the road, collecting 14 points from nine away matches.
Team News
Fulham will be without the injured trio of Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson and Harrison Reed, while Emile Smith Rowe is a major doubt. Sander Berge also faces a battle to overcome an ankle issue.
For Bournemouth, Marcos Senesi, Julian Araujo, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Marcus Tavernier and Adam Smith remain sidelined, while Justin Kluivert is suspended.
Predicted Lineups
Fulham: (4-5-1)
Leno;
Castagne, Diop, Andersen, Bassey;
Traore, Pereira, Lukic, Iwobi, Robinson;
Jimenez
Bournemouth: (4-2-3-1)
Kepa;
Aarons, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez;
Christie, Cook;
Semenyo, Billing, Ouattara;
Evanilson
This promises to be a closely contested affair between two of the Premier League’s in-form teams. A draw could be the most likely outcome, with both sides looking to maintain their strong starts to the season.
