Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Lineups, Team News, and Prediction

Stamford Bridge sets the stage as Chelsea, currently fifth in the league, host Bournemouth, who sit in 15th, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 2:30 pm ET. Both teams are desperate for a positive end to the year.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Form

Chelsea's form has been inconsistent, highlighted by their recent 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa. The Blues, however, have a strong record against the Cherries, remaining unbeaten in their last nine encounters. In their last six home games, Chelsea have won three, drawn one, and lost two.

Bournemouth are struggling, failing to secure a win in their last nine Premier League matches. Their most recent result was a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Brentford. Across their last six away matches, the visitors have failed to win, drawing two and losing four.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Head to Head

Chelsea have dominated recent meetings with Bournemouth, remaining undefeated in their last nine encounters. In the most recent match, which took place earlier this season, the game ended in a goalless draw.

Looking at the previous six matches, Chelsea have won three and drawn three against Bournemouth. The last time Bournemouth beat Chelsea was in 2015.

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Chelsea vs Bournemouth Probable 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 vs Bournemouth Team News

Chelsea have several injury concerns. Lavia, Badiashile, and Colwill are all sidelined with injuries. Cucurella is doubtful, potentially forcing Gusto to fill in at left-back. Mudryk is also unavailable for selection.

Bournemouth also have their share of absentees. Gannon-Doak, Adams, and Milosavljevic are all out due to injury. Semenyo is expected to start, potentially marking his final appearance for the club amid links to Manchester City. Kluivert and Brooks are also in contention for starting roles.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Match Facts

• Chelsea are undefeated in their last 9 matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
• Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
• Bournemouth have failed to win their last 9 matches in the Premier League.

Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Bournemouth

Chelsea, despite their own struggles, should have enough to overcome a Bournemouth side low on confidence. The Blues' historical dominance in this fixture, combined with Bournemouth's defensive vulnerabilities, points towards a home win. Chelsea's season is in danger of falling apart once again in December after the Aston Villa defeat left them 13 points behind leaders Arsenal and a massive 10 adrift of third. Bournemouth's season has completely imploded with the thumping 4-1 defeat at Brentford leaving them 15th in the table and winless in nine. Only the bottom-three have conceded more than the Cherries' 33 goals, and a trip to Stamford Bridge looks a daunting prospect right now - even in Chelsea's current form.

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In their last two visits to Stamford Bridge, Bournemouth have been able to score despite failing to pick up three points. This trend should continue tonight, as despite failing to win in their last nine Premier League games, they have scored in six of those games, including when losing 2-1 on the road to Manchester City. Chelsea should pick up the three points, but a clean sheet might be one step too far.