Hot on the heels of a busy weekend of FA Cup action, the Premier League resumes with a midweek round of matches.
Chelsea will be hoping to bounce back to form after going four without a win in the competition. The Blues have dropped to fourth in the standings, and could end this upcoming round outside of the Champions League spots.
Bournemouth should come into this round with confidence after going eight without defeat in the English top-flight. The Cherries continued their excellent form with a 1-0 win over Everton in their latest outing.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | -160 |
| Draw | +340 |
| Bournemouth | +379 |
Chelsea Unbeaten in Last Six Against Cherries
| Total | Chelsea | Bournemouth | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Premier League Games | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Goals | 45 | 28 | 17 |
Chelsea holds the upper hand based on previous meetings between the sides after going six without defeat against the Cherries.
The Blues have won each of the previous two, which includes a 1-0 win earlier this season. However, the Cherries have won on two of their last five trips to Stamford Bridge.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.25 Goals @ -113
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Key Stats
- Chelsea have failed to win in their last four EPL matches; their longest winless sequence since going seven without victory in May 2023.
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last eight; their longest ever unbeaten sequence in the Premier League.
Chelsea Team News
Romeo Lavia could be fit enough for a place on the bench against the Cherries. However, Benoit Badiashile, Mykhaylo Mudryk, and Wesley Fofana are all unavailable.
Possible Lineup
Robert Sanchez (GK); Reece James, Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Nicolas Jackson
Bournemouth Team News
Andoni Iraola will be without a number of key stars for the foreseeable future, with Evanilson and Enes Unal ruled out for a couple of months. Adam Smith could return, but Alex Scott and Marcos Senesi remain out.
Possible Lineup
Mark Travers (GK); James Hill, Ilya Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie, Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Dango Ouattara, David Brooks
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Prediction
Chelsea’s inconsistent recent form makes them a dangerous play as an odds-on shot this week.
However, it is important to note that the Cherries will be without key attacking players on Tuesday. Therefore, the draw is hard to completely rule out at Stamford Bridge this week.
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