Chelsea vs Bournemouth prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 14, 2025
One of the matches of the 21st round of the English Premier League will be played in London, where at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will host Bournemouth. We suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
Match Preview
Everything was going according to plan for the Blues: Enzo Maresca found the optimal balance in the squad, the team showed stable performances, and Chelsea was finally in the race for a top-3 spot in the Premier League, even catching up to Liverpool. However, a series of setbacks interrupted this rhythm — three winless matches in the league (two losses and a draw). The slump began with a 0-0 draw away to Everton, followed by an unexpected home defeat to Fulham (1-2), where the opponent scored twice at the end of the match.
The final blow came with a 0-2 loss to Ipswich away, despite creating numerous dangerous moments and 20 shots on goal. Chelsea’s competitors seized on these mistakes. Heading into the 20th round, Chelsea is in 4th place, trailing 3rd-place Nottingham by two points and 2nd-place Arsenal by four. Liverpool is already out of reach with a 10-point lead and a game in hand. Meanwhile, Newcastle is breathing down Chelsea’s neck, only three points behind.
Bournemouth has been showing excellent results in the Premier League and is actively competing for a spot in European competitions. After 20 rounds, Andoni Iraola’s team is in 7th place, just one point behind the coveted top six. The Cherries are currently on an impressive unbeaten streak of eight matches, with five wins and three draws.
In the last round, Bournemouth secured a vital 1-0 win over Everton at home. It’s worth noting that the team performs particularly well at home, having earned 18 points from 10 matches, with only two losses. This stable start opens up real prospects for the team to fight for European places at the end of the season.
Probable Lineups
- Chelsea: Jørgensen, Cucurella, Colwill, Adarabioyo, Disasi, Caicedo, Fernandez, Felix, Palmer, Mudryk, Sancho
- Bournemouth: Arrizabalaga, Hill, Zabarni, Kerkez, Donny Høyden, Cook, Christie, Brooks, Billing, Semenyo, Evanilson
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Chelsea has beaten Bournemouth in 4 out of the last 5 meetings, remaining unbeaten in these encounters.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet played in two out of the last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet played in two out of the last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers believe in a home win for Chelsea, with odds of around 1.65. However, betting on Chelsea’s victory seems risky as Bournemouth has also been impressive with their results. Our bet is "Both Teams to Score" with a coefficient of 1.60.
