Opta Stats: Fulham v Bournemouth

Will it be goals galore when Fulham’s leaky defence goes up against the attacking prowess of Bournemouth? Opta delivers their statistical verdict.

“Fulham have afforded their opponents more shots on target than any other Premier League team in 2018-19 (61).”

Over 3.5 goals is [2.4].

Fulham and Bournemouth have never met in the English top-flight – their last league meeting was in the Championship in March 2015, with the Cherries winning 5-1. Bournemouth are [2.48] to win again.

Fulham have won just two of their last 16 games against Bournemouth (D5 L9) – their last win against them was in a third tier game in January 1994. The draw is [3.75].

Bournemouth have won four of their last eight Premier League games against sides from London (W4 D2 L2), as many as they’d won in their previous 25 such clashes (W4 D6 L15). They are [1.82] in the Draw No Bet market.

Fulham have conceded six more Premier League goals than any other team this season (25) – the highest total at this stage of an English top-flight campaign since Southampton in 2012-13 (26). Over 2.5 goals is [1.57].

Fulham have afforded their opponents more shots on target than any other Premier League team in 2018-19 (61). Over 3.5 goals is [2.4].

Bournemouth have won 23 points from their last 33 available in the Premier League (W7 D2 L2). They are [4.2] to win half-time/full-time.

Fulham are the fourth team in Premier League history to concede at least two goals in eight of their first nine Premier League games to a season (also Everton in 94-95, Derby in 00-01, Southampton in 12-13). Both teams to score is [1.49].

Bournemouth have won three of their last five away Premier League games (L2), after winning three of the previous 19 in the competition (D7 L9). The draw half-time/Bournemouth full-time double result is [6.0].

Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson has been directly involved in more Premier League goals this season than any other Englishman (three goals, four assists). Wilson is [2.7] to score.

Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic scored five goals in his first six Premier League appearances this season, firing in 12 shots on target. Mitrovic is [2.4] to find the net.

Dan Fitch 2018/19 Season P/L

Staked: 185.00 pts
Returned: 203.90 pts
P/L: +18.90 pts

Source: Betfair Premier League