Fulham have won only two of their last 16 meetings with Bournemouth, while the Cherries are seeking a fourth successive home win over the Cottagers, having beaten them 1-0 when the pair last met in April.
Bournemouth vs Fulham preview
After these two clubs finished ninth and 11th last season, both are targeting European qualification this time, so this Friday night clash in Dorset will be an interesting litmus test for both. Of the two, Bournemouth have certainly made the more impressive start to this season, unbeaten since the opening day. After a hard-fought and exhilarating defeat at Anfield in the season's curtain raiser, Andoni Iraola's side enjoyed three successive wins, but come into this one following two draws.
After a very uneventful goalless stalemate with Newcastle, the Cherries salvaged a share of the spoils at Elland Road last weekend. Antoine Semenyo broke the deadlock, his free-kick going under the wall and flashing past the draught excluder Brenden Aaronson, who turned out not to be long enough. After that, Leeds twice hit back, seemingly set to claim a massive victory, only for Eli Junior Kroupi to fire home a 93rd minute equaliser in West Yorkshire. So now, can Bournemouth continue their unbeaten streak and claim a victory at Dean Court that would propel them up to second in the table, ahead of the rest of the weekend fixtures?
Fulham meantime had enjoyed back-to-back victories over Leeds and Brentford, both at Craven Cottage, but could not make that three on the spin last Sunday. Despite leading very early through Raúl Jiménez's towering header, the Whites were beaten 3-1 at Villa Park, conceding twice in two minutes immediately after half time, which ended their hopes of collecting anything.
This means that Marco Silva's side have now won two, drawn two and lost two so far, which pretty much encapsulates Fulham in a microcosm, seemingly destine for yet another season of mid-table serenity. So, will Bournemouth make home advantage count on Friday night?
Bournemouth vs Fulham head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 31.
- Bournemouth Wins: 16. Draws: 13. Fulham Wins: 12.
Bournemouth team news
Andoni Iraola changed up his attack at Leeds on Saturday, with last season's joint-top-scorer Justin Kluivert as well as new signing Amine Adli starting. So, will they keep their places, chosen over Marcus Tavernier, David Brooks and Ben Gannon Doak, the latter still awaiting his first league start for the club since arriving from Liverpool?
Elsewhere, given that Adam Smith and Julián Araújo are injured, AC Milan loanee Álex Jiménez will keep his place at right-back, with Tyler Adams set to be partnered by Ryan Christie at the base of midfield once more, chosen over Alex Scott, while Lewis Cook is nursing a shoulder issue.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-3-3): Petrović, Jiménez, Senesi, Diakité, Truffert; Adams, Christie, Semenyo, Adli, Kluivert; Evanilson.
Bournemouth player to watch vs Fulham
Antoine Semenyo has been one of the stars of the Premier League so far this season, scoring four times, while he's previously netted three goals against Fulham, the joint-most against any single opponent in his career, the only scorer when the sides last met in April.
Fulham team news
Shortly after breaking the deadlock at Villa Park, Raúl Jiménez hobbled off due to an injury. This will be doubly concerning given that Rodrigo Muniz is currently sidelined due to a muscle injury so, if neither are good to go, Marco Silva will be without a senior centre-forward for this one.
Meantime, with Kenny Tete struggling due to a knee injury Timothy Castagne will keep his place at right-back. On the opposite side, after undergoing knee surgery in May, Antonee Robinson is yet to start in the Premier League this season, but the American international did complete 90 minutes against Cambridge United in the EFL Cup, so could he displace Ryan Sessegnon in defence? Lastly, a yellow card for Saša Lukić would see him sit out the clash with Arsenal in a fortnight suspended.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-3-3): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukić, Kevin, King, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Fulham player to watch vs Bournemouth
Club-record signing Kevin, who scored five goals for previous club Shakhtar Donetsk in UEFA qualifiers during the summer, has looked excellent in brief cameos since arriving in West London. Potentially poised to start in the Premier League for the first time, could the Brazilian star by the South Coast?
Bournemouth vs Fulham prediction
Those tuning in for this one on Friday night are likely to be treated to an entertaining affair, but we are backing Bournemouth to prevail, continuing their unbeaten streak: Bournemouth 2-1 Fulham.
Bournemouth vs Fulham FAQs - Premier League
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What is the date and kick-off time for Bournemouth vs Fulham in the Premier League?
Bournemouth vs Fulham takes place on Friday 3 October 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).