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Chelsea and Bournemouth return to Premier League action at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon after losing last time out.
The Blues were defeated 3-0 at Brentford, extending their winless league run to three games (D1, L2).
Meanwhile, Bournemouth are still searching for their first league victory after losing 1-0 at home to Liverpool.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth key stats
- Chelsea have conceded a league-high 12 goals.
- Bournemouth are winless in five Premier League games (D3, L2).
- Chelsea are unbeaten in nine league H2Hs (W4, D5).
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth preview: Blues back to winning ways?
Chelsea vs Bournemouth — Tale of the Tape
| Chelsea | vs | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 17th |
| 7 | Points | 3 |
| 10 | Goals For | 6 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 8 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 9th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 17th (A) |
After a bright start, Chelsea find themselves back to where they finished last season, in 10th place.
They are winless in three league matches and will be desperate to get three points on home soil.
The Blues boast a great H2H record, and Xabi Alonso will be aiming to continue that.
They will be sweating on the fitness of key trip Joao Pedro, Reece James and Cole Palmer though, with the latter pulling out of international duty due to “load management”.
Bournemouth have been dealt a significant injury blow themselves, with Alex Scott set to be sidelined for a few weeks.
He is one of their most important players, and joins the likes of Eli Kroupi Junior on the treatment table.
Still, Marco Rose will get on with the job at hand, and he will be desperate to earn his first Premier League victory here.
It will not be easy for the Cherries though, and recent form suggests they may struggle.
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth form guide & betting tips
| Chelsea | vs | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
WWLDL |
Form | LDDDL |
| 7 | Points | 3 |
| 10th | Form Table | 17th |
| 10 | Goals For | 6 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 8 |
WLWDL |
Form (All Comps) | DWDWL |
Whispers predicts: Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth
Chelsea are 74/100 (1.74) favourites to win, but while we agree with the bookies, we want to explore other bets.
BTTS – Yes at 8/15 (1.53) is worth exploring given both teams have failed to keep a clean sheet this season.
Morgan Rogers is worth looking at for potential goalscorers, having netted in his previous meeting with Bournemouth and for England on international duty last time out.
Rogers to score anytime at 19/10 (2.90) is our next pick, while Correct score – 2-1 at 17/2 (9.50) reflects the fact we feel it will be a tight match.
> BTTS – Yes at 1.53 | Likelihood: High
> Rogers to score anytime at 2.90 | Likelihood: Medium
> Correct score – 2-1 at 9.50 | Likelihood: Low