{"id":1416918,"date":"2025-12-04T11:11:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1416918"},"modified":"2025-12-04T11:13:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:13:38","slug":"match-preview-bournemouth-vs-chelsea-06-12-25-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-bournemouth-vs-chelsea-06-12-25-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea: predictions, stats, tips, betting offers &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Chelsea travel to the Vitality Stadium to face AFC Bournemouth this weekend in a clash with plenty at stake for both sides. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visitors arrive sitting in the top four, looking to build on their impressive defensive record, while Bournemouth aim to climb clear of mid-table uncertainty. Recent meetings have largely favoured Chelsea, and with both teams showing a penchant for attacking football, this encounter promises action from the off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on Chelsea&#8217;s superior defensive numbers and a strong head-to-head record, our top betting recommendations focus on a Chelsea win and goals at both ends. We&#8217;re particularly confident in Chelsea to win, thanks to their ability to keep things tight at the back and recent dominance in this fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Chelsea to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/boylesports?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">11\/10 @ BOYLE Sports<\/a><br>(47.6%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chelsea\u2019s superior form and historical dominance make a victory statistically probable. As of 04\/12\/25, Chelsea boasts a 60% win rate compared to Bournemouth\u2019s 30%. The head-to-head record is overwhelmingly in Chelsea\u2019s favor, with 11 wins in 18 meetings. Furthermore, Chelsea\u2019s defense concedes only 0.80 goals per game, significantly lower than Bournemouth\u2019s 1.90. With a 53.05% statistical chance of victory, Chelsea&#8217;s quality and defensive solidity will secure the three points.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/boylesports?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">8\/15 @ BOYLE Sports<\/a><br>(65.2%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Both teams scoring is a strong statistical likelihood, with a 65% probability of a BTTS outcome. As of 04\/12\/25, Bournemouth&#8217;s matches have frequently seen both sides score, with BTTS occurring in six of their last eight league games. While Chelsea&#8217;s defense is strong, their attack is potent, averaging 1.80 goals scored per game. Bournemouth&#8217;s high average of 1.90 goals conceded ensures Chelsea will breach their defense, while Bournemouth&#8217;s own 1.70 goals scored per game guarantees a reply.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bournemouth-vs-chelsea-match-odds\">Bournemouth vs Chelsea match odds<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"vcsw-sports-widgets shortcode vcsw-market-fixtures\" id=\"markets-1\"><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"event\":{\"_id\":\"68589bdb566e672f1baa6d0a\",\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"competition_season\":{\"_id\":\"68366ed42febbf834daccd02\",\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"competition\":\"Premier League\",\"country\":\"England\",\"season\":\"2025\\\/2026\",\"start_date\":\"2025-08-15T00:00:00+00:00\",\"end_date\":\"2026-05-24T00:00:00+00:00\",\"tags\":[\"routine_fixture\"],\"stages\":[{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e8304\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":false},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e8303\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":false},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e8302\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":false},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e8301\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":true},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e8300\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":true},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e82ff\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":true},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e82fe\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":true},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e82fd\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":true},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2ac481ff06d75c1e8253\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":true},{\"stage_id\":\"698b2bf681ff06d75c1e8305\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":false},{\"stage_id\":\"6a14ff47dd2a4896f26ed65a\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular Season\",\"standings_available\":true}]},\"datetime\":\"2025-12-06T15:00:00+00:00\",\"name\":\"Bournemouth vs Chelsea\",\"participants\":[{\"participant_id\":\"665db697e93e306d7f463e9b\",\"name\":\"AFC Bournemouth\",\"team_badge\":\"https:\\\/\\\/sc-prod.onetwenty.media\\\/storage\\\/team-logos\\\/afc-bournemouth.png\",\"side\":\"home\",\"formation\":null,\"result\":{\"half_time\":0,\"full_time\":0,\"extra_time\":0,\"penalties\":0,\"total\":0}},{\"participant_id\":\"665db668e93e306d7f460222\",\"name\":\"Chelsea\",\"team_badge\":\"https:\\\/\\\/sc-prod.onetwenty.media\\\/storage\\\/team-logos\\\/chelsea-fc.png\",\"side\":\"away\",\"formation\":null,\"result\":{\"half_time\":0,\"full_time\":0,\"extra_time\":0,\"penalties\":0,\"total\":0}}],\"selections\":[],\"stage\":\"Regular Season\",\"stage_id\":\"698b2ac481ff06d75c1e8253\",\"group_name\":null,\"group_id\":null,\"status\":\"finished\",\"status_detailed\":\"played\",\"match_time\":{\"running_match_min\":99,\"clamped_match_min\":null,\"human_match_time\":\"FT\",\"period\":\"full_time\",\"period_id\":14,\"stoppage_minutes\":null,\"is_halftime\":false,\"is_extratime\":false,\"is_extratime_halftime\":false,\"is_penalties\":false,\"is_finished\":true},\"tags\":[\"routine_fixture\"],\"venue\":\"Vitality Stadium\"},\"data_markets\":[{\"_id\":\"Match Result\",\"name\":\"Match Result\"},{\"_id\":\"Anytime Goalscorer\",\"name\":\"Anytime Goalscorer\"},{\"_id\":\"Both Teams To Score\",\"name\":\"Both Teams To Score\"},{\"_id\":\"Over\\\/Under\",\"name\":\"Over\\\/Under\"},{\"_id\":\"Player To Be Carded\",\"name\":\"Player To Be Carded\"}],\"active_market\":\"Match Result\",\"show_title\":\"false\",\"limit_markets\":\"\",\"widget_type\":\"markets\"}<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-both-teams-head-into-bournemouth-vs-chelsea\">How both teams head into Bournemouth vs Chelsea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bournemouth have seen their excellent start to their Premier League campaign come to an end, with the Cherries sliding down to 14th place after losing four of their last five games and not picking up a win since the end of October. Conceding has been the biggest problem for Bournemouth in that period, with 13 goals conceded in their last five, and they&#8217;ll need to tighten up to avoid falling further down the league. Their home form has been a highlight and the Cherries were unbeaten at the Vitality Stadium until their last game against Everton, where they went down 1-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chelsea have seen their good run come to an end, with a run of three straight wins coming to an end with a draw against Arsenal and a defeat to Leeds. Their away form has been some of the best in the league, with the Blues winning four of their seven games, although they have lost two of their last five away from Stamford Bridge. Goals haven&#8217;t been a problem for Chelsea and they average 1.78 goals per game this season but they&#8217;ve only scored once in three of their last five, something that will need to be improved if they hope to push Arsenal at the top of the league. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bournemouth-team-news\">Bournemouth team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie are still both a number of weeks away from returning to action, while Lewis Cook and Tyler Adams will both miss out through suspension. There is better news for Marcos Senesi and David Brooks though, who will both be available for selection again after serving suspensions of their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-team-news\">Chelsea team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill are long term absentees for the Blues, while Moises Caicedo will continue to serve his suspension following his red card against Arsenal. There are no other injury worries for Enzo Maresca though, with Cole Palmer successfully returning to action in midweek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-season-form-amp-standings\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chelsea\u2019s form has propelled them into the top four, with seven wins and a +10 goal difference after 14 rounds. Bournemouth, meanwhile, are mid-table but only five points behind, making this a crucial fixture for their ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chelsea<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AFC Bournemouth<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-5-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Last 5 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chelsea have dominated this fixture, winning 10 of the last 16 encounters, including three of the last five. Bournemouth have managed just three wins in that run, but did hold Chelsea to a draw in their last meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14\/01\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premier League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14\/09\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premier League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19\/05\/24<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chelsea 2-1 AFC Bournemouth<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premier League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17\/09\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premier League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">06\/05\/23<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">AFC Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premier League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can Chelsea\u2019s defensive solidity and clinical attack secure another win at the Vitality, or will Bournemouth\u2019s high pressing and home advantage spring a surprise? With Chelsea\u2019s history in this fixture and current league position, backing them to win at <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo&amp;bs=184563960-2082692341~11\/10~0&amp;bet=1\">11\/10 (47.6%) @ BOYLE Sports<\/a> looks the standout pick for punters seeking value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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