Bournemouth will be hoping to stretch their unbeaten run in the Premier League to six matches when they welcome Fulham to the Vitality Stadium on the Friday Night Football.
Andoni Iraola's men have made a strong start to the new campaign and have not tasted defeat in the league since a dramatic season-opening loss to champions Liverpool at Anfield.
The Cherries have been forced to settle for stalemates in their last two matches as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Newcastle United before needing a last-gasp equaliser to claim a point at Leeds.
But the visit of a Fulham side that were beaten 3-1 by Aston Villa last time out presents an opportunity for Bournemouth to get back to winning ways.
If they do so, they will - at least until other teams play on Saturday - move into second place in the Premier League. Is Iraola quietly putting himself in the frame for the Man United manager's job.
The Sporting News has all the latest ahead of this clash on the south coast.
Bournemouth vs. Fulham: Who Will Win?
Fulham are winless in their four league away games against Bournemouth in contests across the top two tiers of English football. In fact, across the last three encounters at the Vitality, Bournemouth have won all three, scoring six and conceding just one. At home this season, the Cherries have the best defensive record in the league (one conceded), while Fulham have scored only twice on their travels.
We think Fulham will score but Bournemouth should edge it.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Bournemouth vs. Fulham
Bournemouth 2-1 Fulham
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Bournemouth vs. Fulham Lineups
Raul Jimenez is a doubt for Fulham after he sustained an injury in the defeat to Villa, limiting the options up front for a Cottagers team already without their second-string striker, Rodrigo Muniz.
Here's how we think the two teams will lineup tonight. Adama Traore could be the left-field beneficiary if Jimenez is ruled out - he came on in the 11th minute against Aston Villa last time out.
The likelier option we think is Marco Silva pushes Josh King forward as a 'false nine' and starts Emile Smith Rowe, with Kevin and Samuel Chukwueze both still considered short on match fitness.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs. Fulham
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Petrovic (GK) — Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert — Adams, Scott, — Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo — Evanilson
Injured: Adam Smith, Enes Unal
Suspended: None
Fulham predicted lineup vs. Bournemouth
(4-2-3-1, right to left)
Leno (GK) — Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson — Lukic, Berge — Wilson, Smith-Rowe, Iwobi — King
Injured: Rodrigo Muniz, Kenny Tete, Raul Jimenez
Suspended: None
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Bournemouth vs. Fulham Odds
Bournemouth are the clear bookmakers' favourites to get back to winning ways on the Friday Night Football (10/11 Betfair), with Fulham priced up as big outsiders (16/5 SpreadEx).
Our score prediction is for Bournemouth to win 2-1 but here’s the best odds available for five of the likeliest results for this match.
| Result | Odds | Bet With |
| Bournemouth 1-0 | 7/1 | Bet365 |
| Draw 1-1 | 7/1 | Bet365 |
| Bournemouth 2-1 | 17/2 | Bet365 |
| Bournemouth 2-0 | 17/2 | Bet365 |
| Draw 0-0 | 11/1 | Sky Bet |
Bournemouth vs. Fulham Team News
- Fulham's issues up front could lead them to operate with a makeshift centre-forward unless Jimenez passes a late fitness test.
- Marco Silva confirmed that Kenny Tete and Rodrigo Muniz will miss the match and may not even return immediately after the international break.
- Lewis Cook has returned to training this week for Bournemouth following a shoulder issue.
- But Adam Smith and Enes Unal won't return until after the international break at the earliest, meaning Evanilson will start up front for the Cherries.
Bournemouth vs. Fulham Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder for this game features Bournemouth to win by one goal, both teams to score, and Antoine Semenyo to score anytime. This is priced up at 14/1 with Bet365. You can use our bet builder tool below to build your bet and find the best price.
How to watch Bournemouth vs. Fulham: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Friday, October 3
- Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
- Time: 8:00pm (BST)
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports, Sky Go