Match Preview: Chelsea vs Bournemouth (Premier League)

Match Preview: Chelsea vs Bournemouth

Date: Tuesday, 14 January 2025

 Kick-off: 19:30 GMT

 Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

 Referee: Robert Jones

 Broadcast: TNT Sports 3

Recent Form (Last 5 matches in all competitions):

• Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe
• Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea
• Ipswich Town 2-0 Chelsea
• Chelsea 1-2 Fulham
• Everton 0-0 Chelsea

Chelsea have struggled for consistency, with only one win in their last five matches. Scoring has been an issue domestically, but their emphatic win against Morecambe last time out showed they can find the net against weaker opposition. They’ll look to improve their Premier League form here.

Recent Form (Last 5 matches in all competitions):

• Bournemouth 5-1 West Brom
• Bournemouth 1-0 Everton
• Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth
• Bournemouth 0-0 Crystal Palace
• Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth

Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five games, including an impressive 3-0 victory over Manchester United. Their defence has been sturdy, conceding just three goals in this run.

• Benoit Badiashile: Muscle injury (Early February 2025)
• Carney Chukwuemeka: Illness (Mid January 2025)
• Gabriel Slonina: Finger injury (Doubtful)
• Romeo Lavia: Hamstring injury (Mid January 2025)
• Wesley Fofana: Hamstring injury (Mid May 2025)
  

• Adam Smith: Knock (Mid January 2025)
• Alex Scott: Meniscus injury (Doubtful)
• Enes Ünal: Cruciate ligament injury (Out for season)
• Evanilson: Broken leg (Early April 2025)
• Luis Sinisterra: Muscle injury (Doubtful)
• Marcos Senesi: Muscle injury (Mid March 2025)
• Marcus Tavernier: Hamstring injury (Mid January 2025)
  

Total Matches Played: 18

• Chelsea: 12 wins
• Bournemouth: 4 wins
• Draws: 2

Last Meeting: 14 September 2024, Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea (Premier League)

Chelsea have dominated this fixture historically, especially at Stamford Bridge, where Bournemouth have never won.

• Manager: Enzo Maresca
• Likely to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation with Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto providing width and creativity.
• Key focus: High pressing and possession dominance.
• Weakness: Defensive lapses in transition.
  

• Manager: Andoni Iraola
• Expected to use a 4-2-3-1 setup, with Antoine Semenyo leading the line in the absence of Ünal and Evanilson.
• Key focus: Quick counter-attacks and compact defending.
• Strength: Clinical finishing when opportunities arise.
  

• GK: Robert Sánchez
• DEF: Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
• MID: Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo
• ATT: Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho
• FW: Nicolas Jackson
  

• GK: Mark Travers
• DEF: Milos Kerkez, Illia Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, James Hill
• MID: Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook
• ATT: David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo
  
• FW: Dango Ouattara
  

Please note that actual starting lineups may vary depending on final team selections and any last-minute changes.

Chelsea are the favourites but need to rediscover their attacking edge. Both teams will be looking to capitalise on the momentum gained during the international break. Bournemouth, with their resolute form, could frustrate the hosts by staying compact and hitting on the break. A low-scoring affair seems likely unless Chelsea find their creative spark early.

 A correct score prediction for this match could be a 2-0 win for Chelsea. This score prediction is based on Chelsea's recent form and Bournemouth's defensive capabilities.

• Chelsea to Win
• Under 2.5 Goals
• Both Teams to Score: No
  

The last time Bournemouth defeated Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League was back in December 2019, a narrow 1-0 victory courtesy of Dan Gosling’s goal. Can they replicate such a feat?

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