Bournemouth secured their first league win of the season at Goodison Park before the international break but now face a tough home game against Chelsea in Saturday's late kick-off.
Contents
Bournemouth vs Chelsea prediction: Goals in this one for both sides
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in four of Bournemouth's last five matches across all competitions.
- Four of Chelsea's last six outings have ended with both teams scoring.
- At least three goals have been scored in four of the last six head-to-heads between Bournemouth and Chelsea.
Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea have claimed four wins from their last five games against the Cherries and have scored at least two goals in each of those victories, which is why we're backing a 2-1 away win on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea are the bookmakers' pick
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Chelsea are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 48.8% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Chelsea dominate
Saturday's guests have won four and drawn one of their last five competitive and non-competitive meetings with the Cherries with Chelsea running out 2-1 winners when the sides last locked horns in May.
England Premier League 19/05/24
Chelsea
Bournemouth
England Premier League 17/09/23
Bournemouth
Chelsea
England Premier League 06/05/23
Bournemouth
Chelsea
England Premier League 27/12/22
Chelsea
Bournemouth
Elite Club Friendlies 27/07/21
Bournemouth
Chelsea
Bournemouth preview: Looking to build on unexpected victory
Bournemouth never should have won at Goodison Park before the international break but they somehow did.
The Cherries found themselves 2-0 down in the 87th minute having been outplayed in all departments by the Toffees yet managed to score three times to win the match 3-2.
Saturday's hosts could be without the likes of Enes Unal, Tyler Adams and Philip Billing for the Chelsea game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Kepa (GK), Senesi, Araujo, Zabarnyi, Kerkez, Christie, Cook, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo & Evanilson
England Premier League 31/08/24
W
Everton
2
Bournemouth
3
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
West Ham
1
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 25/08/24
D
Newcastle
1
Bournemouth
1
England Premier League 17/08/24
D
Nottm Forest
1
Bournemouth
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
Girona
2
Bournemouth
3
Chelsea preview: Aiming for another excellent away performance
Chelsea took the lead at home to Crystal Palace last time out via Nicolas Jackson but were unable to build on their bright start.
The Eagles equalised early in the second 45 and Chelsea failed to get back in front so had to settle for a share of the spoils.
Jadon Sancho will be hoping to make his Chelsea debut this weekend but Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Malo Gusto and Omari Kellyman are all injury concerns.
Predicted lineup: Sánchez (GK), Cucurella, Fofana, Gusto, Colwill, Palmer, Fernández, Caicedo, Neto, Madueke & Jackson
England Premier League 01/09/24
D
Crystal Palace
1
Chelsea
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Servette
2
Chelsea
1
England Premier League 25/08/24
W
Wolverhampton
2
Chelsea
6
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
Servette
0
Chelsea
2
England Premier League 18/08/24
L
Man City
2
Chelsea
0
Player to watch: Jadon Sancho
Jadon Sancho made a real name for himself with German side Borussia Dortmund where he got into the England side.
However, a big-money move to Old Trafford hasn't worked out for the winger who joined Chelsea on loan on deadline day in an attempt to get back to playing regularly and hope to get back into the England fold.
Could make his debut against Bournemouth on Saturday
Sancho certainly has the quality to make a difference at Chelsea and we're backing the 24-year-old to impress on Saturday against Bournemouth even if he only makes an appearance as a second-half substitute.
