Chelsea vs Bournemouth: betting odds January 14, 2025

Matchday 21 of the Premier League will see Chelsea take on Bournemouth on January 14 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Bournemouth: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Referee: Robert Jones (England)

Matches – 12 (Premier League, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 26;

Penalties – 25%.

Predicted lineups for Chelsea vs. Bournemouth

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Philip Jorgensen – Joshua Achimpong, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez – Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto – Nicolas Jackson.

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Mark Travers – James Hill, Ilya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Huijsen – Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie – Dango Ouattara, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo – Evanilson.

The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is listed.

Chelsea

The Londoners are likely dissatisfied with their draw in the last round against Crystal Palace. Up until the 82nd minute, the club was leading, but they couldn't hold on to their advantage, finishing 1-1. This marked their fourth consecutive match without a win in the league (2 draws and 2 losses). Chelsea had not experienced such a winless streak since August 2023. Enzo Maresca's side remains in 4th place in the standings, but several competitors are closing in.

Forward Mykhailo Mudryk continues to serve a suspension due to a failed doping test. Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile are out due to injuries.

• Both teams have scored in 12 of Chelsea's last 15 Premier League games.
• No more than three goals have been scored in 12 of the last 14 matches for the Londoners in the Premier League.
• At least two goals have been scored in the second half in 7 of the club's last 10 league matches.

Bournemouth

Andoni Iraola's side hosted Everton at the start of January, defeating one of the league's strugglers 1-0. This extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to eight matches, with five wins and three draws. Notably, the club has kept clean sheets in three of their last four league games. Bournemouth is in 7th place, just three points behind Chelsea.

Forwards Evanilson, Enes Unal, and Luis Sinisterra, along with defenders Marcos Senesi and Adam Smith, will miss the match due to injuries. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is ineligible to play due to the terms of his loan agreement.

• No more than three goals have been scored in six of the club's last seven Premier League games.
• Both teams have scored in five of Bournemouth's last six away league matches.
• A maximum of one goal was scored in the first half in six of the club's previous league games.

Chelsea vs. Bournemouth: Match Prediction

Chelsea's poor run in the league continues. It seems the team should forget about catching Liverpool and focus on maintaining their place in the Champions League zone. This won't be easy, considering three competitors are breathing down their necks, including Bournemouth, who are in excellent form, largely thanks to a decent attacking line that averages 1.5 goals per game.

I expect Andoni Iraola's side to score at Stamford Bridge. The team has a six-match scoring streak away in the Premier League, scoring at least two goals in the last five matches. However, Bournemouth also concedes consistently, allowing goals in 11 of their last 12 away league games. Of course, the hosts won't be without goals either, having scored in 21 of their last 22 home league matches. Chelsea has conceded in 9 of their last 10 home league games.

My prediction – Both teams to score – Yes