Bournemouth vs Chelsea – Premier League Preview - 06/12/25
Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Bournemouth host Chelsea in a clash between two sides arriving with very different momentum. Bournemouth have slid into a four-match winless spell and suffered their first home defeat of the season last time out. Chelsea, despite inconsistency, are on the longest scoring streak in the league and have a strong historical record in this fixture.
The matchup sets up as Bournemouth’s defensive solidity at home against Chelsea’s improving attacking rhythm.
🔍 Match Preview
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s form has dipped significantly. They have lost four of their last five league games and have not beaten Chelsea in their last seven meetings. Their home defensive record is still strong, with only Arsenal conceding fewer home goals this season, but the recent home defeat to Everton exposed their vulnerability on transitions.
Key patterns:
- Winless in last seven vs Chelsea
- Lost four of last five league matches
- Very strong home defensive record despite recent drop
- Semenyo out of form after early-season surge
Their matches have recently trended towards instability late in games, where they have conceded too many decisive goals.
Chelsea
Chelsea come in as the team with more attacking flow. They have scored in 13 consecutive Premier League games and have historically performed well away at Bournemouth. The concern, however, is their Saturday 3pm form, having lost both matches in this slot this season.
Key patterns:
- Scored in 13 straight league games
- Strong away record at Bournemouth (five wins from eight)
- Both previous Saturday 3pm games lost
- João Pedro has history scoring early vs Bournemouth
- Pedro Neto in strong form with four goals in his last seven
Chelsea’s issue remains defensive inconsistency, but their attacking reliability makes them difficult to contain.
Match Rhythm
Bournemouth will try to control tempo and lean on defensive structure, while Chelsea will push harder in possession and look for early breakthroughs, where they have been sharp this season. Bournemouth’s declining confidence and Chelsea’s scoring streak tilt the balance towards the visitors, but Bournemouth’s defensive record at home keeps it close.
🔮 Prediction
Scoreline: Bournemouth 1–2 Chelsea
Confidence: Medium
Chelsea’s scoring consistency, stronger recent form, and favourable matchup history give them the edge in a tight game.
💰 Betting Tips
All odds displayed in this article are correct at the time of writing
📊 Key Stats
- Bournemouth winless in last seven vs Chelsea
- Chelsea scored in 13 straight league games
- Bournemouth lost four of last five
- Bournemouth have second-best home defensive record
- Chelsea historically strong away at Bournemouth
- João Pedro scores early vs Bournemouth
- Pedro Neto in strong scoring form
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