Bournemouth 24/25 Fantasy Forecast
- Draft Genie
- Jul 27, 2024
- 11 min read
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
With draft day almost upon us, it's time to preview Bournemouth fantasy football prospects for the new season in our 24/25 Bournemouth Fantasy Forecast. In this year's 24/25 Draft Kit, we are featuring both a Fantasy Flashback and a Fantasy Forecast for every single Premier League team. There is also a plethora of other EPL Draft related articles in our Draft Kit, ranging from strategy to mock drafts to transfers and everything in between. Check the 24/25 Draft Kit main page often, as it's updated constantly!
Our Bournemouth 24/25 Fantasy Forecast will feature players to watch, players to avoid, season points projections, an early season fixtures analysis, and our predicted XI. We've got it all covered. Our Draft Premier League fantasy forecasts will help set you up to dominate your draft! And be sure to check out the Bournemouth Fantasy Flashback for our full analysis of last season's fantasy football results.
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Bournemouth Fantasy Forecast 24/25
Let's jump into our in-depth look at Bournemouth's prospects for the new EPL season below. This information will form a key component to your draft prep and set you up to dominate your draft!
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Past is prelude, as they say. So, turning to the 24/25 season, we've got Bournemouth player projections, key players to keep an eye on, players we're staying away from, question marks surrounding the club at this moment, an analysis of the Cherries early-season fixtures, and our predicted starting lineup.
24/25 Player Projections
Below, you'll find our season projections for Bournemouth fantasy assets. Our projections are created using a number of contributing factors such as historical performances, expected team strength, betting odds and more. ProjPPS (Points Per Start) and ProjFPts (Projected Total Points) refer to Fantrax Default Scoring.
It is no surprise that Solanke is the leader in projected points for the Cherries after his incredible 19 goal season. He is still expected to be a top asset at 10.9 PPS, which is very similar to last year. In most drafts he will be taken at the end of round 2 - early round 3, so if you have your eye on him, be sure to use your 2nd round pick on him. Semenyo also had a fantastic season, which was discussed in our flashback, but his minutes will be a concern if everyone is fit and firing this season. I still expect him to get or exceed his projected starts, but the worry is him making it past 90 with the vast depth on the bench. That depth could come in the form of Sinisterra or Ouattara - both expected to be in the elite streamer level. If you have a good feeling about either of these, two then use a late round flier on them. Tavernier and Christie should provide steady value, but both need to improve their very limited ceiling - more on that later. I do expect the likes of Scott and Aarons to steal starts off Christie this season as well. Cook is in a similar vein to Christie but could see less set-pieces with Tavernier healthy, and Scott in the lineup.
Last season, Sensei was incredible with 8.8 PPS. He is expected to have a slight decrease despite the scoring change, but could surprise us if he continues to contribute on the attacking end. No other Bournemouth defender is really worth drafting unless you want to punt on Kerkez getting his very low-key rumored move to United. There will be decent streamers on this Bournemouth team, and it is worth picking up basically any Bournemouth starter unless they are against the top 6. Even some of their defenders such as beloved streamer Mepham will provide good streamer value throughout the season, but these assets are not worth draft picks.
Players to Watch
We've highlighted some Bournemouth players that we're keeping an eye on. The players mentioned below may be sleepers. They may be up-and-coming youngsters. They may be vying for a spot in the XI. Whatever the case, we'll tell you why we're watching these particular assets in EPL Draft Fantasy this year.
Alex Scott
Position: MID
23/24 Points: 113 points
23/24 Points Per Start: 5.5 (11 starts)
Recommended Draft Pick: 133 - 156 (12 Team League: Round 12-13)
Analysis: Alex Scott was discussed in our Way Too Early Hidden Gems article, but let's revisit why he can be a solid asset this year. Scott will be vying for a midfield position against the reliable Christie and Cook. Scott's biggest opponent to play time, though, is his fitness. He has shown that he struggles to stay fit, but if he can put his injury worries to the side this summer, he could end up nicking a starting role. On top of that he could share set-pieces with Tavernier and add a more dynamic outlook to the Bournemouth midfield. There is still a chance Iraola sticks with the more reliable duo in tougher games, but those are ones in which you would usually bench Scott anyways. He seems to be falling to the last 3-4 rounds in mock drafts and is worth a punt in MID6 territory. I would not be surprised to see Scott 28 games but also not surprised to see him start 7. He is worth a punt but don't expect him to be the next Palmer.
Last season, Scott managed 11 starts with just 1 goal,1 assist, 5.1 ghost points per start, and 5.5 points per start. Obviously these numbers are nothing to get excited about. But in those games and some cup matches, we did see some glimpses of the potential. He also showed some ghosting bonafides with his 12 ghost point outing in late April vs. Wolves. In order to really see Scott hit his stride he needs minutes. If you can afford to draft Scott knowing you may have to wait 3-5 games to see him crack the XI, then he is worth a gamble over a player such as Norgaard or Lerma.
Marcus Tavernier
Position: MID
23/24 Points: 259 (40th best MID)
23/24 Points Per Start: 9.8 (25 starts)
Recommended Draft Pick: 64 - 75 (12 Team League: Round 6 - Early Round 7)
Analysis: Tavernier had a mixed season to say the least. He started off with an injury that kept him out until September and struggled to put together a serious run of games in good form, with another injury benching him for a few weeks close to the end of the season. Tavernier is a top player, and could go under the radar this year. He is Bournemouth's main creative outlet and will get his fair share of set pieces. He is a direct winger, but needs to add more returns to his game to be more than just a good ghoster. Tavernier averaged 7.9 ghosts per game, which is solid for a MID3, but again he needs to get more returns than the 3 goals and 4 assists he delivered last season.
Bournemouth, as a whole, are coming off an incredible season, and I see no reason they can't improve. Tavernier being consistent and adding more goals to his game will be key to that. It is tough to just rely on Solanke, and it seems for now Iraola will continue to roll out Tavernier as a starting winger. Of course new signings and a fit Sinisterra could add some competition, but hopefully that will motivate Tavernier. He would be a good pick as a MID3 who could end up having MID2 value.
Players to Avoid
It's not all sunshine and rainbows at the Vitality. At least, not as far as Draft Fantasy Football is concerned. Below, we will also highlight some fantasy assets that we're not so thrilled about. These are the Bournemouth players you might want to avoid come draft day.
Justin Kluivert
Position: MID
23/24 Points: 198.5 (57th best MID)
23/24 Points Per Start: 6.6 (26 starts)
Recommended Draft Pick: 181 or Higher (12 Team League: Round 16)
Analysis: You would think Kluivert would be a good fantasy asset. He plays in the 10 role on a team that loves to be attacking first, and is a consistent starter. Instead, he is basically droppable, and only a good stream against the relegation contenders. Kluivert is the top candidate for an early sub as well - he failed to complete 90 minutes in any of his 26 starts. He only made it past the 75th minute mark twice. In addition, he is very goal dependent as shown by his 41% reliance on attacking returns and his abysmal 4.2 ghost points per game, which is one of the worst figures among midfielders.
While Kluivert should see similar minutes next season, he would need to significantly improve his ghosting output and returns to be worthy of a draft pick. He managed 7 goals and 1 assist last season, so he would need to crack at least 10 goals and add quite a few more assists to see his PPS rise. There is no evidence of his ghost point output rising as he isn't really a candidate to take many sets, and I cannot see Iraola changing his tactics too much given how prolific they were last campaign. If you want to punt on Kluivert given his first three opponents are Forest, Newcastle, and Everton, then you can take a punt in the last round, or at most round 15 of the draft. In my opinion you are better off letting someone else take the gamble on him.
Dango Ouattara
Position: MID
23/24 Points: 155.5 (64th best MID)
23/24 Points Per Start: 7 (12 starts)
Recommended Draft Pick: 157 - 168 (12 Team League: Round 14)
Analysis: Ouattara was a true utility man last season, playing a multitude of roles for Bournemouth, which probably is the reason he is now classified as a midfielder instead of a forward. But he only managed 12 starts due to a combination of injuries, AFCON, and other players being in better form. Ouattara's best outing was his off the bench performance against Sheffield United. In his 12 starts he only managed 3 double digit outings. Dango does offer a decent floor when he starts, though, averaging 6.7 ghost points per start. While this does show potential for Dango to be a solid fantasy asset, definitely better than Kluivert, the same issue presents itself this season.
Ouattara doesn't really have a spot in the XI outside of being a rotational piece. He will be a good streamer if someone is injured, suspended, or during the busy periods. But outside of that, he will need to do some serious convincing in preseason to win a starting wing role off of Semenyo or Tavernier. What may seem crazy is his best chance to win a starting role will be at LB. This is mainly due to the rumours linking Kerkez with a move to another club, with United one of the top suitors. If Kerkez did leave, Ouattara would definitely have a decent chance to win that LB role, which would grant him even more access to starts. If Kerkez is confirmed to be on the move before drafts, Ouattara will require a higher draft pick, but for now I would recommend punting on him in round 14 in the hope he can win some starts right off the bat for any number of reasons.
Question Marks
Not everything is crystal clear and predictable at Bournemouth. We've highlighted some questions surrounding the Cherries that we’re grappling with this preseason. We’ll try to note whether or not (and how much) these questions are affecting our perceptions of Bournemouth's fantasy assets.
Who Will Be The Secondary Scorer This Year?
I believe that in order to be a team that challenges for Europe you will need at least 2-3 players who can contribute 10+ goals. Last season, only one Cherry achieved that - Solanke, who scored 19 goals. Semenyo and Kluivert were next up with 8 and 7 goals, respectively, but after that there was a drop-off to Sensei with 4. Bournemouth will need at least one more player to pass the 10 goal mark and a few other players such as Tavernier, Sinisterra, Scott, and potentially one of Christie/Cook to add more goals to their game if Bournemouth want to push for Europe. Surely Iraola will be aware of this problem, and could look to dip into the transfer market to add a goal scoring winger to compete with Tavernier and Semenyo, especially if they don't improve their goal returns. Right now I do expect all these players to continue to improve, but it is worth monitoring how the likes of Semenyo and Tavernier start the season with Sinisterra, Dango, and any new signings waiting in the wings. Could we also see Unal start alongside Solanke for a more potent front line? A lot of these questions should be answered in the latter matches of pre-season.
Can Bournemouth Actually Get Points Off The Top 6?
A major issue for the Cherries is their output vs. the traditional top 6. With only 1 win and 2 draws in 12 games, there is a lot of room for improvement here. They also only managed to score 9 goals and concede 30 during these games. This is a very big worry for Iraola as getting more than 5 points off the "top 6" will be crucial if they want to challenge for a European spot. The defence will also need to improve, and whether that comes from giving Tyler Adams the start in the holding midfield role (if fit) in these games or playing a more conservative approach, we will hope to see an improvement when they go against Chelsea on September 14th. Improving their goal output will also be crucial given Bournemouth prides itself on being the "we can score more than you" type of attack. This directly will relate to Bournemouth having more than just Solanke as their attacking outlet in these types of games. The more "danger men" there are who can pop up with goals, the better the chance Bournemouth can get some points.
Early-Season Fixture Difficulty
The way that teams come out the gate has big implications in EPL Draft. A red-hot start creates red-hot trade targets. A dismal start means plummeting player values and losses for your fantasy team. Check out our thoughts on Bournemouth's early-season fixtures and our analysis of the fantasy implications they will have.
Bournemouth's first 5 games are a mixed bag. Their first 3 games are a lot friendlier but then it gets tricky. In the games against Nottingham Forest and Everton, I wouldn't be surprised to see a few goals for the Cherries and the potential for a clean sheet. Newcastle will be a good early season test for the Cherries given that is the level Bournemouth will be aiming for. Their 4th and 5th fixtures present tough challenges in Chelsea and Liverpool. These are games I would avoid starting the Bournemouth defenders, but would still be okay starting all the attackers. Despite Bournemouth's poor record vs the traditional top 6, it is a new season and benching these assets against two teams with new managers and tactics isn't my recommended move. None of the early season fixtures would affect where I draft the top Bournemouth assets, but I would avoid drafting the streaming defenders from the Cherries and wait until the schedule lightens up a bit.
24/25 Bournemouth Predicted Lineup
Based on the information we have now, the below graphic is our best prediction for the eventual long-term Bournemouth lineup in 24/25. We can't account for any last minute transfers or injuries, but considering managerial tactics, player form, and availability, this is how we see Bournemouth's XI shaking out.

The lineup looks very similar to how Bournemouth ended last season, and that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. The thing to look out for would be these subs causing some shake up in the starting XI if the results aren't good in the first few games. I would expect Scott, Adams, and Sinisterra to have the best chances of cracking the XI this season depending on both form and fitness. Keep an eye out to any changes in the final 2-3 preseason games where it looks like a set XI with one of the subs seemingly part of the first XI. If that happens, you could have sneaky value in the last few rounds of the draft.

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