Bournemouth welcome Fulham to the Vitality stadium for the Premier League match-day 7 as they look to continue their fine form this season, Softfootball reports.
The Cherries are yet to lose at home while the visitors are yet to win away from home which sets up an intriguing encounter. Bournemouth played out a goalless draw against Newcastle United at home which was their only dropped points in front of their fans while Fulham will be hoping to bounce back from last weekend’s 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
Bournemouth are already looking ahead in the new month of October. Through their official X handle they have already highlighted the Friday game against Fulham.
A look at the month ahead 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/sozGkHh0KS
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) October 1, 2025Bournemouth sit sixth in the premier league standings with 11 points after six matchdays and are undefeated in their last five league games, while Fulham are 11th on the log with eight points from their six fixtures.
TEAM NEWS
Justin Kluivert is pushing for his first start this season after a calf injury slowed him down from the summer. Adam Smith (thigh) and Enes Unal (knee) are still out and Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will be hoping his team maintain their good a home.
Fulham via its official X handle has informed their fans that the team will be putting on the all-green outfit for the encounter on Friday.
All in green on Friday. 💚 pic.twitter.com/QWiQEKFrmD
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 1, 2025Marco Silva do not have too many injuries to contend with ahead of this weekend’s match. However, new summer signing from Shakhtar Donetsk, Kevin is definitely out of the Bournemouth match and facing a period on the sidelines owing to a shoulder injury.
Antonee Robinson is fully abck for the Cottagers’ after returning from a knee surgery. He is likely to replace Ryan Sessegnon at left back on Friday.
Super Eagles of Nigeria winger, Samuel Chukwueze made his debut last weekend for Fulham against Aston Villa and will hope for more game time to show his talent.
Bournemouth Probable XI:
Petrovic; Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Kluivert, Brooks; Evanilson.
Fulham Probable XI:
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Wilson, King, Iwobi; Muniz.
Softfootball Prediction
It will be a very tough match especially because Fulham would not want another defeat after falling away to Aston Villa while Bournemouth’s superb home form might just guide them through. Bournemouth 1-0 Fulham.
