Bouncing back from midweek defeats is the central theme for this Bournemouth vs Chelsea Premier League fixture on Saturday, December 6.
The Cherries are winless in their last five league games, losing four of them, which has seen them slide down the league table to 14th.
However, they are only five points behind the top four, an attainable position if Andoni Iraola’s men can string together some positive results.
Chelsea’s title hopes appear to have crashed after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Leeds, but that was only their second loss in eight league outings, so Enzo Maresca’s men will be confident of turning it around this weekend.
Explore our Bournemouth vs Chelsea betting tips below.
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Bournemouth vs Chelsea prediction: A point a piece
Key stats
- Bournemouth conceded 13 goals across their previous five games.
- Chelsea have lost both games kicking off at 3 pm on a Saturday this season.
- The visitors boast the best away offence in the division, with 15 goals in seven games.
- Antoine Semenyo scored six goals in 13 Premier League games this term, and he netted against this opponent in their most recent meeting.
Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 1-1 Chelsea
Bournemouth have conceded just five goals in seven home league matches, averaging 0.71 goals per game. They make life difficult for the opposition at the Vitality Stadium. Even though the visitors have the best attacking returns on the road, goals will be limited in this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Blues expected to recover
- HOME: 21/10 (3.1) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.6) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Unsurprisingly, Chelsea are the favourites to win this fixture, purely because of the excellent form they have been in recently. However, it is worth noting that the Blues have now lost to both newly-promoted teams, once at home and once away. Ladbrokes has them at a 46.5% chance to win the game, but have not taken into account several factors. Bournemouth’s resilience at home gives them a 32.3% chance of taking all three points, while a stalemate is the least likely outcome with a 27.8% chance of happening.
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Most recent H2Hs: Chelsea dominant
Bournemouth have not beaten Chelsea in their last five Premier League meetings, but have won three of the previous four. The Blues have only suffered a defeat at the Vitality Stadium in one of their eight recent visits, winning five and drawing twice. With both sides coming off a midweek loss, a point apiece looks a possible result.
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Bournemouth preview: Tyler Adams suspended
Midfielder Tyler Adams has featured for the Cherries in all 14 Premier League matches this season. Adams scored last weekend in their 3-2 defeat at Sunderland, but he has to serve a suspension for accumulating five yellow cards so far this term.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic, Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert, Cook, Scott, Adli, Tavernier, Semenyo, Evanilson
Last five games
- Bournemouth 0-1 Everton
- Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham
- Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth
- Man City 3-1 Bournemouth
Chelsea preview: No Caicedo in midfield
Chelsea’s recent record was down to Moises Caicedo’s brilliance in breaking up the opposition play and protecting the defence. However, he was given his marching orders against Arsenal last weekend and will miss this trip, leaving a large gap in the heart of the visiting midfield. While the Blues have players more than capable of filling that gap, Leeds showed during the week that they are there for the taking.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, James, Fernandez, Estevao, Pedro, Neto, Delap
Last five games
- Leeds 3-1 Chelsea
- Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
- Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona
- Burnley 0-2 Chelsea
- Chelsea 3-0 Wolves
Player to watch: Antoine Semenyo
The Ghana international has scored six goals in the league for the hosts this season, the club’s top scorer in this competition. Semenyo is a crucial part of the Cherries’ attack, and the hosts will hope that he will return to his best. In the previous meeting between the clubs, Semenyo was on target and will likely be the player to cause the visitors the most issues.