Fulham host Bournemouth at Craven Cottage on Sunday in what should be a beauty of a game between two teams full of confidence as they continue to punch above their weight.
WATCH — Fulham v Bournemouth
Marco Silva’s Fulham secured an incredible late comeback 2-1 win at local rivals Chelsea on Boxing Day to secure their first top-flight win at Stamford Bridge since 1964. The Cottagers have so many great midfield and attacking options and are in the top four conversation at the halfway point of the season. Nobody predicted that at the start of the season. What a job Silva is doing.
Bournemouth are having an equally remarkable season as Andoni Iraola’s side are just one point behind Fulham. They drew 0-0 at home with Crystal Palace on Boxing Day as their offense continues to blow hot and cold. When they’re on, Bournemouth are pretty unstoppable with their high-pressing style.
How to watch Fulham vs Bournemouth live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET Sunday (December 29)
Venue: Craven Cottage — London
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
Fulham team news, focus
Silva switched to a 3-4-2-1 formation against Chelsea and it worked a treat. Robinson and Castagne were excellent at wing-back and the central defensive trio of Bassey, Andersen and Diop mopped up everything. Fulham only changed their formation due to midfield injuries and perhaps they’ve stumbled upon something.
OUT: Harrison Reed (knee), Reiss Nelson (hamstring), Kenny Tete (knee)| QUESTIONABLE: Emile Smith Rowe (leg), Sander Berge (ankle)
Bournemouth team news, focus
The Cherries have struggled with injuries in recent weeks but squad players are stepping with Enes Unal, Dango Ouattara and Dean Huijsen all impressing after coming into the team. Bournemouth need Evanilson to get back among the goals.
OUT: Alex Scott (knee), Julian Araujo (thigh), Marcos Senesi (thigh), Marcus Tavernier (hamstring), Adam Smith (muscular), Justin Kluivert (suspension) | QUESTIONABLE: Luis Sinisterra (hamstring)
Fulham vs Bournemouth prediction
This has the potential to be a fun one in a real back and forth scrap. Go for plenty of excitement and it to end even. Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth.
