Bournemouth promises to be an intriguing contest, taking place at Craven Cottage on December 29th at 10 AM ET. Both teams enter the match with impressive unbeaten streaks; Fulham has not lost in their last six matches, including notable victories over Arsenal and Chelsea . Conversely, Bournemouth is also unbeaten in their last six encounters but recently settled for a draw against Crystal Palace . This context sets the stage for a competitive clash as both teams seek to solidify their positions in the league standings.
Fulham on Sunday. The Cherries will be without Justin Kluivert, who is suspended due to accumulating five yellow cards this season. Kluivert has been a key player, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 18 league games.
Marcos Senesi, Julian Araujo, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Marcus Tavernier, and Adam Smith are still unavailable for this  due to injuries for this Fulham vs Bournemouth match. Despite these absences, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is expected to make minimal changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukić, Pereira, Wilson, Cairney, Iwobi; Muniz.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-3-3): Arrizabalaga; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie, Brooks, Semenyo, Ouattara; Evanilson.
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Fulham, like their upcoming opponents, are currently six games unbeaten and they'll usurp sixth-place Bournemouth with a win on home soil.
Crystal Palace at the Vitality. However, Bournemouth supporters have little to complain about given what their side's already accomplished this term.
In terms of injuries, Fulham faces significant challenges in midfield with key players such as Smith Rowe, Reed, and Berge ruled out. Their likely starting lineup includes Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukić, Pereira, Wilson; Cairney; Iwobi; and Muniz . On the other hand, Bournemouth will have to adjust due to Kluivert's suspension. Brooks is expected to step into his role within a team that has demonstrated resilience throughout the season .
The historical head-to-head record slightly favors Bournemouth with 15 wins compared to Fulham's 12 victories . This statistic may bolster Bournemouth’s confidence as they approach this fixture. While predictions lean towards a potential draw given both teams' recent performances—Fulham's dynamic attacking play versus Bournemouth's defensive solidity—fans can anticipate an engaging spectacle that reflects both clubs' aspirations this season.
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