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Bournemouth v Chelsea
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Kick Off: Saturday 14th September at 20:00
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Competition: Premier League
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Watch Live: Sky Sports Main Event
The Blues take a trip to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday night in what should be another exciting Premier League matchup.
As always, our expert has dug into the finer details in advance of this fixture, providing you with some high-quality analysis. Make sure to check out our other Betting Previews for this weekend’s batch of fixtures, with Southampton v Man United, Aston Villa v Everton, and Leeds v Burnley to name a few.
Bournemouth v Chelsea Best Bets
Bournemouth’s home games have been anything but quiet, with over 2.5 goals scored in 14 of their last 20 matches – a 70% hit rate that signals a tendency for high-scoring affairs. Chelsea’s record is even more compelling on the road, where they’ve seen over 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 13 away games (85%).
These numbers highlight the attacking prowess and defensive frailties of both sides, making this bet a strong contender. Delving into recent performances over their last few games, Bournemouth average 1.73 expected goals per game and concede around 1.47, showing they’re good for goals at both ends. Chelsea mirror this with 1.69 expected goals for and 1.09 against across their last five outings. Additionally, both teams are prolific in creating big chances – Bournemouth average 2.75 per game and Chelsea are 3.6 to the same measure.
Another strong avenue for this one is Nicolas Jackson to commit 1+ fouls at 1.57, which looks incredibly strong value given his season so far. Jackson averages 2.0 fouls per 90 minutes in the Premier League, committing 2 fouls against Manchester City and Wolves, while also fouling once against Crystal Palace before the international break. Likely opponent Marcos Sensei has been fouled 0.56 times per 90 and was fouled early on against Everton last week.
📂 Bournemouth v Chelsea Cheat Sheet
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📊 Bournemouth Form and Stats
AFC Bournemouth’s recent form paints a picture of a team that is both exciting and inconsistent. In their latest Premier League match against Everton, Bournemouth managed a dramatic 3-2 victory. Antoine Semenyo and Luis Sinisterra were key players, scoring in the final minutes to clinch the win, while Lewis Cook added another late goal. Bournemouth’s attacking prowess was evident as they managed 17 shots, with seven on target, and created five big chances. However, they also conceded two goals, highlighting ongoing defensive frailties.
Before this, Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Newcastle United. Marcus Tavernier scored for Bournemouth, but they struggled to convert their chances, with only 16 shots and four on target.
📊 Chelsea Form and Stats
Their latest Premier League fixture saw them draw 1-1 with Crystal Palace. Chelsea dominated possession with 63% and took 13 shots, but despite Nicolas Jackson’s early goal, they couldn’t hold onto the lead.
In their Conference League qualification matches, Chelsea’s performance was a tale of two legs. The first leg was comfortable as they secured a 2-0 win over Servette. With 59% possession and 14 shots, goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke showcased their ability to capitalise on opportunities. However, in the second leg, Servette turned the tables with a 2-1 victory. Despite Chelsea having a commanding 67% possession and taking 18 shots, they fell short due to missed chances.
Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers was a highlight, where they stormed to a 6-2 win. They dominated with 60% possession and took 14 shots, with Noni Madueke scoring a hat-trick.
⚔️ Bournemouth v Chelsea Head-to-Head
Chelsea have consistently dominated against Bournemouth, both at Stamford Bridge and away. Since December 2015, Bournemouth have only managed to beat Chelsea at home once – a stunning 4-0 win during Eddie Howe’s tenure. Their last triumph over Chelsea came in December 2019 at Stamford Bridge, marking the last time they took all three points from this matchup. Over this period, only two of their encounters have ended in a draw, underlining that this fixture typically produces a clear winner, with the three points going to Chelsea 11 times and only on 4 occasions going to the Cherries.
Saturday’s match is likely to produce another outright winner. Given the history and current form of both teams, a high-scoring encounter could be on the cards, as neither side appears willing to settle for a draw in their ongoing rivalry.
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* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.
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