DARK HORSE LUKIC VS. STATISTICAL PHENOMENON MUNIZ: BOURNEMOUTH IN THE WHIRL OF TRENDS AND NUMBERS

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Bournemouth – Fulham

April 14th, 2025

Monday evening will offer an interesting clash between Bournemouth and Fulham at Vitality Stadium. Although neither team is fighting for European cups nor for survival, the duel promises several interesting individual statistical stories.

Bournemouth's American midfielder Tyler Adams has transformed into a tireless warrior of the midfield line. In the current Premier League season, he is averaging 4.6 defensive tackles per 90 minutes and has recorded at least three tackles in each of his last five matches. His ability to win balls is a key factor for the home team when transitioning to attack.

The offensive strength of the home team lies primarily in Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian forward has recorded 4 or more shots in each of his last three league matches and averages 3.8 shots per 90 minutes. This is the most of any Bournemouth player in a single Premier League season (min. 450 minutes played). His aggressive approach in the final third makes Bournemouth one of the most dangerous teams in the league.

On the other side of the field is Sasa Lukic, who has become a true terror for referees. Fulham's Serbian midfielder has received a yellow card in each of his last three Premier League appearances and with 12 yellow cards in 24 matches this season, he leads the table of most cautioned players. His disciplinary problems could be a key factor for Fulham in the closing stages of the season.

The star of the visitors is undoubtedly Rodrigo Muniz. Fulham's Brazilian striker is averaging 33.6 Opta points per 90 minutes in the Premier League in 2025, which is the most of any player (min. 270 minutes). Muniz has scored in each of his last three matches and has a total of five goals in his last eight duels. His excellent form makes him one of the most dangerous strikers in the league in the current calendar year.

We thank OPTA for providing the statistical data.

Photo: source XYZ


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