Chelsea will take on Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, 30 December, as part of the final round of 2025 Premier League fixtures.
Neither side come into the match in great form, and both could do with a good performance to give them some momentum as we enter the new year.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Chelsea vs Bournemouth prediction below.
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Chelsea vs Bournemouth prediction: The hosts to scrape through
Key Stats
- Chelsea have won just one of their last six Premier League matches.
- Bournemouth haven't won any of their last nine Premier League matches.
- More than two goals have been scored in each of Chelsea's last three matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth
Chelsea's form since beating Barcelona in the Champions League has been alarming, and there is now pressure on Enzo Maresca for the first time. The Blues should have enough here, more because Bournemouth have been even worse of late.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea start as favourites
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) 23.8%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Chelsea vs Bournemouth odds are weighted in favour of the Blues. Ladbrokes have given Chelsea a 63.6% chance of winning the match, while Bournemouth have been given just a 19% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Value on the draw
Ladbrokes' price of 17/4 on the draw looks very appealing when you consider that three of the last five matches between Chelsea and Bournemouth have finished all square, including both Premier League clashes last season. The Cherries haven't won at Stamford Bridge since December 2019.
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Chelsea preview: Uncertainty over Cucurella
Chelsea are still waiting to find out how severe the injury is to Marc Cucurella after the Spanish full-back was forced off in the second half against Aston Villa with a hamstring injury. The Blues remain without the services of Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), James, Fofana, Chalobah, Gusto, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Pedro
Last five results
- Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa
- Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
- Cardiff City 1-3 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-0 Everton
- Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea
Bournemouth preview: Changes expected
Following their 4-1 defeat against Brentford, Iraola will almost certainly make changes to this starting XI here. Evanilson and David Brooks should both come into the team, but the Spaniard will be without Tyler Adams, Ben Gannon-Doak, Veljko Milosavljevic and Matai Akinmboni.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Cook, Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson
Last five results
- Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 1-1 Burnley
- Man Utd 4-4 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea
- Bournemouth 0-1 Everton
Player to watch: Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer is going through the most frustrating spell of his career to date, with the 23-year-old yet to rediscover his best form since returning from injury at the end of November. Palmer has just one goal to his name since his return and he will be keen to add to that tally on Tuesday night.