Chelsea vs Bournemouth Preview
The Premier League clash of Chelsea vs Bournemouth holds a crucial stature in terms of that European qualification spot going into the deep end of the season. Chelsea are currently equal on points tally with Newcastle United on the league table, with both teams having played the same number of games. The Blues will first face off Brighton in a mid-week fixture before taking on Bournemouth on the last match-day of the campaign.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side could put more pressure on the Toons for that sixth spot if they manage to register a win against the Seagulls before facing of the Cherries at Stamford Bridge as Newcastle would meet the unpredictable Man United at Old Trafford in their mid-week fixture before their last fixture of the season on Sunday. Chelsea have surprised many with gathering momentum going into the later stages of the 2023-2024 season.
On the contrary, Bournemouth would be hoping to finish the season on a high at Stamford Bridge after a campaign that’s been one of the most memorable ones for them in their history of top-flight football. They currently sit on the 11th spot in the league table with 48 points to their tally having played 37 games. They are equal in terms of points won to Brighton, who sit on 10th, having played a game lesser than the Cherries at this stage of the season.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth team news
Chelsea
Chelsea could miss out on players like Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Enzo Fernandez, and Romeo Lavia going into the last game of the season due to injury concerns.
Bournemouth
The Cherries are likely not to have the services of their defenders Ryan Fredricks and Chris Mepham for the Chelsea vs Bournemouth clash, due to injury issues to these players.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth predicted lineups
Chelsea
Predicted XI: D Petrovic (GK), M Cucurella, B Badiashile, T Silva, T Chalobah, C Gallagher, M Caicedo, M Mudryk, C Palmer, C Madueke, and N Jackson
Bournemouth
Predicted XI: M Travers (GK), A Smith, I Zabarnyi, M Senesi, L Kelly, L Cook, R Christie, A Semeyo, J Kluivert, D Ouattara, and D Solanke
Chelsea vs Bournemouth head-to-head
Last 5 Matches:
Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea | Premier League | May 06, 2023
Bournemouth 2-0 Chelsea | Premier League | December 27, 2022
Chelsea 1-2 Bournemouth | Club Friendly | July 28, 2021
Bournemouth 2-2 Chelsea | Premier League | February 29, 2020
Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea | Premier League | December 14, 2019
Chelsea vs Bournemouth score prediction
With the form Chelsea are in going into the last match-day of the season, one expects them to edge past Bournemouth when both teams take on each other in London.
Predicted score: Chelsea 3-2 Bournemouth
Chelsea vs Bournemouth betting tips and odds
Betting tips
- Goals over 2.5 – 1.26
- Goals under 2.5 – 3.48
- Both teams to score – Yes
Odds
- Chelsea to win: 1.55
- Draw: 5.50
- Bournemouth to win: 5.75
Betting tips and odds from ODDSPEDIA
Chelsea vs Bournemouth timing and telecast
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge, London, England
- Timing: 03:00 PM GMT, Sunday, May 19, 2024
- India: Disney+ Hotstar (Subscription)
- UK: TNT Sports
- US: Peacock
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