2024/25 Preview: Bournemouth vs. Chelsea – Who Will Win, Injury News, Predicted Lineups

The 2024/25 Premier League season continues with a promising fixture as AFC Bournemouth host Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium.

Both teams are aiming for vital points early in the campaign, with Bournemouth looking to extend their unbeaten run and Chelsea trying to build momentum after a shaky start.

Bournemouth: Current Form and Key Insights

Bournemouth have had a respectable start to the season, sitting in 8th place with a form of DDW. They’ve scored 5 goals and conceded 4 in their opening three matches.

While they haven’t managed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches, Bournemouth have shown resilience, particularly on the road, where they’ve picked up four points from two away matches.

The Cherries have a strong attacking setup, scoring 8 goals in their last five matches, and they’ll look to make use of their home advantage against Chelsea.

However, their defensive frailties will be something to watch, as they have struggled to keep opponents at bay.

Injuries:

Chelsea: Current Form and Key Insights

Chelsea have experienced a mixed start to the season. Ranked 11th in the league, they’ve had a form of LWD across their opening matches, collecting 4 points from a possible 9.

Offensively, the Blues have been effective, scoring 7 goals, with 6 of those coming away from Stamford Bridge, making them a dangerous threat on the road. Defensively, however, they’ve been vulnerable, conceding 5 goals in three games.

Historically, Chelsea have dominated Bournemouth, remaining unbeaten in their last six meetings (4 wins, 2 draws).

The Blues will be eager to carry that momentum into this fixture, especially considering their away form, where they’ve been far more successful than at home.

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Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth vs Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

GK: Neto
DEF: Araujo, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez
MID: Christie, Cook, Semenyo, Tavernier, Kluivert
FWD: Evanilson

Chelsea vs Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-3-3):

GK: Sánchez
DEF: Disasi, Colwill, Fofana, Cucurella
MID: Caicedo, Fernández, Palmer
FWD: Madueke, Jackson, Neto

Head-to-Head Record

The current head-to-head record between Bournemouth and Chelsea stands at:

Bournemouth: 4 wins
Chelsea: 11 wins
Draws: 2

Chelsea have had the upper hand in recent meetings, staying unbeaten in their last six encounters.

Who Will Win?

Despite Bournemouth’s solid start, Chelsea are the favorites heading into this matchup. Their superior firepower and historical dominance over the Cherries give them the edge, even though Bournemouth are playing at home.

77% chance of Chelsea winning
13% chance of Bournemouth winning
9% chance of a draw

This is a critical game for both teams, with Bournemouth aiming to maintain their momentum and Chelsea looking to push higher up the table. Expect a thrilling encounter, but Chelsea’s away form may just see them through.