Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth Predictions

• Bournemouth have scored in ten of their last 11 away Premier League matches
• Fulham have won just one of their last seven league games
• The Cottagers have conceded at least twice in seven of their last 12 league outings

Cherries can get back to winning ways

Bournemouth’s progress has eased after they were flying in December but a trip to Fulham should provide them with a good opportunity to end a four-match winless run.

The Cherries, who confirmed their Premier League status in the final couple of weeks of last season, look set to be a lot more comfortable this time, even though recent defeats to Tottenham and Liverpool have demonstrated how far they still have to go.

Those losses could have taken their toll as they have had to settle for draws against West Ham and Nottingham Forest since, but they are undoubtedly going in the right direction under their Spanish coach Andoni Iraola and victory at Craven Cottage would confirm that they are set for a mid-table finish this term.

They won each of their final four away games before Christmas with successes at Sheffield United, Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, and while they lost 3-1 at Spurs, a subsequent 1-1 at the Hammers should not be regarded as a disappointing result.

So Fulham have their work cut out if they are to drag themselves out of their own slump.

Consistency an issue for Cottagers

The Cottagers are a point behind the Cherries and while Marco Silva’s side have posted the odd eye-catching result – a recent 2-1 win over Arsenal and two 5-0 wins in the space of a week against Nottingham Forest and West Ham – they just haven’t had the consistency to make much progress.

Those successes and a 3-2 win over Wolves have been the only victories they have posted in the league since October 7 and they must be thinking when their fortunes are going to change after they threw away a two-goal lead at Burnley on Saturday when they Clarets earned only their fifth home point of the season.

So it is difficult to be confident about them getting over the line and the visitors represent the greater value.

Fulham have conceded at least twice in seven of their last 12 games, so a 2-1 away victory may appeal to those looking for a correct-score wager.

Solanke poses a big threat

As far as goalscorers are concerned, it could pay to stick with Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke to find the net.

The former Liverpool man has really come of age as a Premier League striker this season and his tally of 13 goals should not be sniffed at, particularly as only Erling Haaland and Mo Salah have scored more.

He has scored eight goals in his last ten games, including one in the 3-0 win over Fulham at the Vitality on Boxing Day, and he looks attractively priced to make his mark once again.

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