Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction 09.05.2026 | Premier League

Fulham head into Matchweek 36 occupying 11th place in the Premier League standings with 48 points, and although their European aspirations suffered a major setback following a bruising 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, Marco Silva’s side remain a difficult proposition within the familiar surroundings of Craven Cottage.

The Cottagers have effectively transformed their home ground into a formidable stronghold throughout the campaign, with 10 of their 14 league victories this season arriving in West London, while they also boast one of the division’s top-five defensive records on home soil, conceding just 1.12 goals per match.

With a potentially record-breaking points tally still mathematically within reach, alongside an outside chance of climbing into the European places, Marco Silva’s men will draw confidence from their recent confident home form, having converted three of their last four matches at home into victories.

On the injury front, Ryan Sessegnon remains sidelined alongside attacking duo Kevin and Alex Iwobi, while Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge will undergo a late fitness assessment after missing Fulham’s most recent league outing.

In contrast, AFC Bournemouth make the trip to West London amid the most prolific spell in their top-flight history, with the Cherries currently occupying sixth place and riding a remarkable 15-match unbeaten streak that has transformed Andoni Iraola’s side into genuine contenders for European qualification.

Bournemouth have been a model of attacking consistency throughout the 2026 calendar year, finding the back of the net in every away fixture so far, while their most recent outing produced an emphatic 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace, a performance that perfectly reflected their aggressive, high-intensity and vertical style of play.

As they continue their push for a potential Champions League place, Iraola’s men will also draw confidence from their eye-catching recent away form in the Premier League, having secured impressive back-to-back 2-1 victories over both Arsenal at Emirates Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur in equally commanding fashion.

While Bournemouth are not currently dealing with any confirmed absentees, late fitness assessments will be required for Julio Soler, Lewis Cook and Justin Kluivert after the trio recently encountered injury concerns.