Bournemouth vs Fulham

The match is scheduled to kick off on Friday 3 October 2025 at 8:00 pm BST, at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. The fixture is part of Week 7 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Bournemouth will be without Adam Smith (thigh) and Enes Ünal (knee) due to injury. There is also some doubt over Lewis Cook who is dealing with a shoulder concern.

On the Fulham side, they are missing Rodrigo Muniz (knock) and Kenny Tete (unspecified) for the trip. Additionally, Raúl Jiménez is questionable after being forced off early in their prior match. Fulham also made an early substitution in their previous game when Sasa Lukić was replaced by Tom Cairney around the 14th minute due to injury.
Given the absences, both teams will need to lean more heavily on their squads. On Bournemouth’s bench, attacking options like Justin Kluivert are expected to be key substitutes. For Fulham, the inability to field full strength in forward positions is a concern and substitutes such as Samuel Chukwueze and Kevin (on the wing / attacking roles) may be called upon.

Bournemouth, under Andoni Iraola, are expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 (or variation) with an emphasis on pressing, quick transitions, and using wide attacking players to stretch Fulham’s defense. They will look to dominate possession in the final third and exploit gaps, especially if Fulham are forced to reshuffle in attack or defense.
Fulham’s Marco Silva is constrained by injuries in his attacking options; his tactical approach may lean more pragmatic, relying on compact structure, midfield control, and counterattacks. The possible use of wide runners and pace in transitions may be crucial, especially given the uncertainty over a full-strength centre forward.

In the buildup, media outlets have highlighted Bournemouth’s stronger squad depth and home advantage, noting that Fulham have struggled historically away at Vitality Stadium.Betting previews favor Bournemouth to win (some with “Bournemouth & both teams to score” as an angle) given Fulham’s injury woes. Analysts also flag Fulham’s lack of a reliable centre forward as a key vulnerability. Some commentary suggests this match offers Bournemouth a chance to climb into the top two if they win, which adds weight to the pressure.

In television and pre-match studio panels, pundits are expected to point out that Bournemouth’s compact defensive balance paired with attacking flexibility makes them slight favorites. They’ll likely debate whether Fulham can cope without their injured attackers and whether Silva’s adjustments (if any) will be enough to disrupt Bournemouth’s rhythm. Analysts may also emphasize matchups on the flanks (e.g. Bournemouth fullbacks vs Fulham wingers) as critical. Some may warn that if Fulham concede first, their task becomes much harder given their reduced attacking firepower. Also, in studio predictions, a common suggestion is a close match but with a narrow advantage to Bournemouth—some predicting a 2–1 or 1–0 win for the hosts.

Watch and Download Bournemouth vs Fulham full match replay and highlights, At Friday, October 03, 2025. The match played at Vitality Stadium, in Premier League, England.

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