Antoine Semenyo leads the Premier League scoring charts with four goals and two assists, making Bournemouth one of the hottest teams in the league. Tomorrow evening, the Cherries, who are currently sixth in the table with 11 points, welcome a struggling Fulham to Vitality Stadium for the seventh matchday of the Premier League. The Cottagers are only in 11th place with eight points after their 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa and will have to do without the injured Rodrigo Muniz and Kenny Tete, which exacerbates Marco Silva’s personnel problems.
Andoni Iraola’s side come into the game in strong form at home, having recently shown their morale once again with a late equalizer from Eli Kroupi in a 2-2 draw at Leeds. The statistics speak for themselves: in their last five meetings, Fulham have lost three times to Bournemouth, drawn once and won only once. It is particularly noteworthy that the Cherries have scored in all five of their most recent encounters, while Fulham have always conceded at least one goal, especially after the break, where they have conceded in four of their last five games against Bournemouth.
The bookmakers see Bournemouth as clear favorites with over a 50% chance of winning, which reflects their current form: the hosts have won three of their last five league games, while Fulham have been inconsistent.
- Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
- Date and time: October 3, 2025, 9:00 p.m.
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 7)
Bournemouth form & record check
AFC Bournemouth is in surprisingly good form under Andoni Iraola. With 11 points from six games, the team is in 6th place in the table, level on points with Sunderland above them and just one point behind Manchester City. Their recent record of three wins and two draws speaks for a team that has found its form.
The Cherries have become real draw specialists. The dramatic 2-2 draw in Leeds four days ago, when Kroupi scored the equalizer in the 90th minute, was already the second draw in a row after the goalless 0-0 against Newcastle. On both occasions, Bournemouth showed the mentality to fight back or hold out late in the game.
The offense led by Antoine Semenyo is in full swing. The 25-year-old already has four goals and two assists and ranks an impressive 13th in the European scoring charts. His goal against Leeds in the 26th minute once again underlined his goal-scoring threat, which explains why several Premier League clubs such as Tottenham and Manchester United continue to show interest.
Tactically, Iraola’s team plays very directly and effectively. The statistics show a strong reliance on long balls to create chances, with goalkeeper Petrovic and the center backs often targeting Semenyo. This approach has already produced six scoring chances from long passes, a league-leading total. One might think that this direct style of play sometimes underestimates the technical abilities of the team.
AFC Bournemouth are likely to line up in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, which Andoni Iraola has already successfully established. With Soler unavailable due to international duty, Truffert could get a chance on the left side of defense. Adams and Christie are likely to form the foundation in central midfield, with Senesi and Diakité forming the defensive line behind them.
In attack, Semenyo and Tavernier are expected to play on the wings, supporting Evanilson in the center forward position. Brazilian Semenyo has already impressed with four goals this season and is even on the wish lists of several Premier League rivals. The right wing remains an exciting prospect, with Jiménez a realistic option.
Fulham Form & Record Check
Fulham recently suffered a typical setback against Aston Villa, which reflects their mixed season so far. After Jiménez gave them an early lead, the game fell apart for the Cottagers: the goalscorer had to leave the field injured after just 11 minutes, and Villa completely turned the game around after the break. The 3-1 defeat was painful because Fulham lost control despite a good start.
The numbers speak for a team in transition. Eight points from six games puts them in 11th place in the table, with Brighton level on points above them and Leeds level on points below them. Marco Silva can’t complain about the offensive record: the Londoners have scored in four of their last five league games, with only Chelsea keeping them from scoring. More problematic is their defensive vulnerability, which is particularly noticeable in the second half.
Personnel concerns are significantly exacerbating Fulham’s current situation. Muniz is out with a muscle injury, while Tete is struggling with knee problems. Both absences weigh heavily, as Muniz had just extended his contract until 2030 and is considered an important pillar of the offense. Jiménez’s injury against Villa shows how thin the personnel coverage has become.
Fulham show strange weaknesses in the second half: 80 percent of their last five games have produced less than 1.5 goals after the break. This statistic suggests that Silva may need to make tactical adjustments at halftime. The Cottagers are capable of playing well, but often lose their way when it matters most.
In my opinion, Fulham are likely to line up in the tried-and-tested 4-2-3-1 formation that Marco Silva has favored this season. However, the personnel situation is a cause for concern: both Rodrigo Muniz and Kenny Tete are out with injuries, which will require tactical adjustments.
Jiménez will likely lead the attack after Muniz was ruled out with a muscle injury. Wilson, Iwobi, and Smith Rowe could form the creative trio behind him. Castagne is likely to replace the injured Tete at right back, while Robinson will take his usual position on the left.
H2H Bournemouth – Fulham Head-to-head comparison & statistics
Head-to-head matches between the two teams show a clear trend in favor of Bournemouth. In the last five encounters, the home team won three times, Fulham won only once, and one match ended in a draw. The last duel was only a few months ago, when Bournemouth narrowly triumphed 1-0 in April 2025.
The statistics reveal a remarkable pattern: Bournemouth scored in all five games against Fulham, while the Londoners conceded at least one goal in every single game. Fulham’s weakness in the second half against the Cherries is particularly striking, as they conceded goals in four consecutive games.
The highest-scoring match was Fulham’s 3-1 home win in February 2024, their only victory in this series. Bournemouth’s most convincing triumph was a 3-0 win on Boxing Day 2023, when they thoroughly outplayed Fulham. It seems that the Cherries have found a formula for success against Marco Silva’s team.
Most of the encounters only really came to life after the break, with four of the five games seeing over 1.5 goals in the second half. The 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage in December 2024 was the only goalless draw at halftime, before both teams scored four goals between them.
Backing Bournemouth to win makes perfect sense when you consider Semenyo’s impressive four goals in the last five games, while Fulham will be missing their top striker Muniz. The Cherries have become a different proposition at home at Vitality Stadium, remaining unbeaten in their last four league games. The betting market prices the home side as favorites at around 1.9, which seems justified given Fulham’s defensive problems, having conceded goals in four consecutive league games.
The halftime prediction of a draw reflects Bournemouth’s typically cautious first 45 minutes. Four of their last five league games have ended goalless or level at the break, while Fulham have not led at halftime in any of their last five games without Muniz. Here, the betting market may be a little too generous at 3.8 for a draw at the break. The more ambitious tip of over 3.5 goals is based on the fact that both teams really come into their own after the break. Bournemouth’s last two league games have ended with four goals each, while Fulham’s away games have produced an average of 3.2 goals. With defensive absences on both sides and attacking talents such as Semenyo and Iwobi, an open exchange of blows could develop, which would justify the odds of over 3.0.
