- Date and Time: Sunday, December 29, 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
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Fulham
Fulham have lost just once in their last ten matches, while winning four games in that period.
Although Fulham regularly concede one goal per match, Marco Silva’s side demonstrated solid defensive play, with very dangerous counter-attacks against top opponents. In matches against Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea, Fulham managed to earn five points, which is a great performance.
For one last time in 2024… 🏟️#FULBOU pic.twitter.com/jw80MKpxPj
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 27, 2024
In all these matches, the Cottagers defended in a low block and, from time to time, conducted very dangerous counter-attacks, especially in situations when the opponent attacked with a large group of players and left free space in their half of the field.
In the match against Chelsea, Silva deployed a 5-4-1 / 4-5-1 system for the second time this season. In this setup, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi took on intriguing attacking roles that were difficult for opponents to cover.
Hang it in the Louvre. 🖼️ pic.twitter.com/SDXty2gjRj
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 27, 2024
In attack, they interacted very variably in the opponents’ half of the pitch, constantly confusing Chelsea’s defensive players with their unpredictable movements. This allowed them to create several dangerous chances and score a goal against the Blues.
At the same time, this trio displayed discipline in defense, effectively forming a low block that thwarted Chelsea’s attacks on the flanks.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth were held to a goalless draw against Crystal Palace in the previous round despite creating multiple dangerous opportunities. At the same time, we should not underestimate the performance of Kepa Arrizabalaga, who made three crucial saves in this match.
Kepa has been an unexpected star for Bournemouth this season. The Spanish goalkeeper not only excels at stopping shots but also contributes significantly to the build-up phase, often initiating attacks with accurate distribution. As a result, he has been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League this season.
A unified camp 👊 pic.twitter.com/41zKD7wfYx
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 27, 2024
Another Bournemouth player who deserves special attention is Dean Huijsen, a 19-year-old Spaniard who moved from Juventus for €15 million in the summer transfer window. This season, he has been impressive, winning numerous one-on-one defensive duels and posing a significant threat to opponents during set-pieces.
In the game against Crystal Palace, Huijsen played confidently in a high defensive line, making six tackles and winning 11 out of 14 ground and aerial duels.
“We value the point.”
In a tough schedule, the boss has his say after #BOUCRY:
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 26, 2024
Bournemouth continue to be a highly pressing and powerfully counter-pressing team emphasizing the importance of teamwork among all players. When they have opportunities to transition quickly from defense to offense, they capitalize on them immediately.
In particular, during the match against Crystal Palace, Lewis Cook had a great impact on the attacking play, making a lot of penetrating forward passes in the center of the field and making four key passes into the opponents’ penalty area.
Bet hereFulham vs Bournemouth Prediction
- Pick: 1X (Fulham won`t lose)
- Odds: 1.47 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Fulham 1-1 Bournemouth
In the last 11 matches, Bournemouth lost only twice while gaining five victories. Fulham have demonstrated a similar trend, suffering just two defeats in the same number of matches.
Therefore, in this match it is very difficult to determine a possible winner for this match. However, we can assess which team may have a slightly better chance of success. Fulham will play on their home turf and due to the support of the fans, will surely be able to show a high intensity in the game.
Beautiful chaos. 🥲 pic.twitter.com/UCCefIhbRd
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 26, 2024
It is also possible that Marco Silva will again use the 4-5-1 / 5-4-1 formation, allowing Fulham to gain an advantage on the flanks with the dynamic play of Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson.
Therefore, I predict that the hosts will not lose this match.
Fulham vs Bournemouth Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both Teams To Score
- Odds: 1.54 (22Bet)
Both teams possess great attacking potential and are likely to execute quick attacks in transitions from defense to offense. Fulham has scored at least one goal in 14 out of their last 15 matches, while Bournemouth has failed to score only once in their last 10 matches.
Additionally, both teams regularly concede goals from their opponents. Fulham have not kept a clean sheet in three of their 18 matches this season, and Bournemouth has done so in four matches.
Given these statistics, the likelihood of both teams scoring in this matchup seems quite reasonable.
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