Check out our preview for Chelsea vs Bournemouth, including predicted lineups, match prediction, and an 7/1 betting tip.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Stamford Bridge, London |
| Date: | 30.12.2025 |
| Time: | 19:30 GMT |
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Form and H2H Record
Chelsea suffered a setback in their last match, losing 1-2 at home to Aston Villa. Prior to that result, the Blues had been showing signs of improvement, but that loss has highlighted their inconsistency. Chelsea have only won once in their last six Premier League matches.
Bournemouth were also on the losing side in their last match, suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Brentford. The Cherries have struggled for form recently and are without a win in their last nine Premier League matches.
The most recent encounter between Chelsea and Bournemouth ended in a goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium earlier this season.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Cucurella, Fofana, Chalobah, James; Caicedo, Fernández; Garnacho, Palmer, Neto; Pedro
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Truffert, Senesi, Diakité, Smith; Cook, Tavernier; Semenyo, Kluivert, Jiménez; Evanilson
Chelsea will be without Lavia, Badiashile, and Colwill due to injury. Cucurella is also doubtful for the match. Fofana is likely to return to the starting eleven after being rested against Aston Villa.
Bournemouth will be missing Gannon-Doak, Adams, and Milosavljevic, all of whom are sidelined with injuries. Semenyo is set to start ahead of a proposed move to Manchester City.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Betting Odds
| Chelsea vs Wolves Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Win | 8/15 | bet365 |
| Draw | 18/5 | Ladbrokes |
| Bournemouth Win | 5/1 | Betfred |
Odds last updated at 10:00, Tuesday 30th December.
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Chelsea vs Bournemouth Match Prediction
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge under pressure after falling further adrift in the title and top-three race, but this fixture offers a timely opportunity to steady the ship.
The Blues are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League meetings with Bournemouth, a run they will be keen to lean on as they look to end the year on a positive note.
Bournemouth arrive in poor form, having slipped to 15th after a heavy defeat at Brentford and now winless in nine league matches.
Defensive frailties remain a major concern for the Cherries, with only the bottom three conceding more goals this season.
Even with Chelsea’s inconsistencies, home advantage and Bournemouth’s struggles point towards a Blues victory.
Score Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Bournemouth
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Player Stat Trends
Moisés Caicedo has been carded in 4 of their last 4 apps.
Best price of 9/4 with William Hill.
Antoine Semenyo has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of their last 5 apps.
Best price of 8/13 with Paddy Power.
Enzo Fernández has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of their last 10 apps.
Best price of 10/11 with Unibet.
Marcus Tavernier has attempted 2+ shots in 4 of their last 4 apps.
Best price of 17/20 with Ladbrokes.
Enzo Fernández has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of their last 4 apps.
Best price of 6/4 with betway.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Betting Tip
Our bet builder tip for Chelsea vs Bournemouth is:
Antoine Semenyo - 1+ Shot on Target
Enzo Fernandez - 1+ Shot on Target
Marcus Tavernier - 2+ Shots
Pedro Neto - 2+ Shots
The best odds at the time of writing were 7/1 with BetMGM, and the same bet is as short as 9/2 elsewhere.
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