Chelsea vs Bournemouth Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 14
- Kick-off Time: 07:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, England
The Blues will host Bournemouth in their 21st game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Stamford Bridge. Bournemouth will be looking to continue their stellar form in the Premier League and across other domestic competitions.
Hosts Chelsea are one of the dominant squads in the Premier League this season who are holding the European spots since the start of the campaign. They sit fourth in the league standings and their overall performance in the Premier League has been inspiring under manager Enzo Maresca. Chelsea would have a point to prove going into this game.
Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola’s men have been phenomenal throughout the campaign and are enjoying a nine-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Bournemouth are currently sitting seventh in the Premier League standings but are not favorites to win this tie despite their robust form.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea would be without the services of Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Benoit Badiashile and Ben Chilwell. Carney Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Romeo Lavia are also sidelined with their respective injuries.
Bournemouth Team News
As for Bournemouth, they would be without the services of Evanlison who remains sidelined until April due to a leg injury. The likes of Luis Sinisterra and Marcus Tavernier are expected to remain out whereas striker Enes Unal remains out for the season with his crucial ligament injury.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defenders: Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella
Midfielders: Fernandez, Caicedo
Forwards: Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Kepa
Defenders: Aarons, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez
Midfielders: Christie, Cook
Forwards: Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson
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Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 22 times in the past, with Chelsea winning 15 of those games. Bournemouth have won five ties between both sides, whereas the remaining two games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| September 14, 2024 | Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea | Premier League |
| May 19, 2024 | Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| September 17, 2023 | Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
| May 06, 2023 | Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea | Premier League |
| December 27, 2022 | Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Chelsea vs Bournemouth
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
The English attacker has made a fine start to his second season with the Blues registering 13 goals and six assists in 20 Premier League appearances. Palmer’s goalscoring abilities and work ethic have solidified him as one of the best players in the English top flight.
Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
Bournemouth forward Justin Kluivert is one of the best players on the current roster and has bagged six goals and two assists in the Premier League this season. His stellar form is one of the reasons for the Cherries’ striking form under Andoni Iraola this year.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Prediction
The Blues recorded an emphatic 5-0 win over Morecambe in their recent game of the FA Cup. They have been inconsistent in the last few games and have managed only two wins from the last five games across all competitions. Their performance in the Premier League has been commendable since the start of the campaign and are occupying the fourth position in the league table.
As for Bournemouth, they been the surprise package in the Premier League this season. The Cherries have enjoyed a club-record eight-game unbeaten run in the Premier League and manager Andoni Iraola has guided Bournemouth to the upper echelons of the league rankings. They have been impressive in all domestic competitions and are coming off a 5-1 win over Bournemouth in the latest tie.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth
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Where to Watch Chelsea vs Bournemouth Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
The Chelsea vs Bournemouth game will be played on 14th January at Stamford Bridge.
Q. Where to watch Chelsea vs Bournemouth live for free?
The game between Chelsea and Bournemouth can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
The predicted score for Chelsea vs Bournemouth is 2-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
Both Chelsea and Bournemouth played 22 games. Chelsea recorded 15 wins, Bournemouth managed five whereas the remaining two games ended in a draw.