The Matchday 21 clash in the Premier League between Chelsea and Bournemouth will take place on January 14 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Bournemouth: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Chelsea vs. Bournemouth
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Filip Jorgensen – Joshua Achimpong, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez – Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto – Nicolas Jackson.
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Mark Travers – James Hill, Ilya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Heysen – Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie – Dango Ouattara, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo – Evanilson.
Each team's starting lineup from their last match in this tournament is listed.
Chelsea
The Londoners were likely dissatisfied with their draw in the last round against Crystal Palace. Up until the 82nd minute, the club led in the score but failed to maintain the advantage – ending 1-1. This marked the fourth consecutive match without a win in the league (2 draws and 2 losses). Chelsea hasn't experienced such a winless streak since August 2023. Enzo Moresca's side remains in 4th place in the standings, but several opponents have closed in on them.
Forward Mykhailo Mudryk continues to serve a suspension due to a failed doping test. Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile are sidelined due to injuries.
- Both teams scored in 12 of Chelsea's last 15 Premier League games.
- No more than three goals were scored in 12 of the last 14 matches of the Londoners in the Premier League.
- At least two goals were scored in the second half in 7 of the club's last 10 league matches.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola's side hosted Everton at the start of January and defeated one of the league's underdogs with a score of 1-0. This extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to eight matches, with 5 wins and 3 draws. Notably, the club has kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 4 Premier League games. Bournemouth is in 7th place, just three points behind Chelsea.
Forwards Evanilson, Enes Ünal, and Luis Sinisterra, along with defenders Marcos Senesi and Adam Smith, will miss the match due to injuries. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is ineligible to play under the loan agreement terms.
- No more than three goals were scored in 6 of the club's last 7 Premier League games.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Bournemouth's last 6 away league matches.
- A maximum of one goal was scored in the first half in six of the club's last Premier League matches.
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth: Match Prediction
The Londoners' unsuccessful streak in the league has dragged on. It seems the team should forget about their chances of catching up with Liverpool and focus on maintaining their position in the Champions League zone. This won't be easy, considering three opponents are breathing down their necks. Among them is Bournemouth, which is in excellent form, largely due to a decent attacking line that averages 1.5 goals per game.
I expect Andoni Iraola's side to score at Stamford Bridge. The team has a six-match scoring streak away in the Premier League, scoring at least two goals in the last five matches. However, Bournemouth also consistently concedes – in 11 of their last 12 away league games. Of course, the hosts won't be without goals either, having scored in 21 of their last 22 home league matches. Meanwhile, Chelsea conceded in 9 of their last 10 home league games.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
