Chelsea vs Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | Premier League 2023-24
The Premier League culminates in an exciting final day this weekend as Bournemouth take on Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea side in an important encounter at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Both teams have been fairly impressive this year and have a point to prove in this fixture.
Bournemouth are currently in 11th place in the Premier League standings and have improved under Andoni Iraola this season. The away side suffered a 2-1 defeat against Brentford last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table at the moment and have been in impressive form over the past month. The Blues edged Brighton & Hove Albion to a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head
Chelsea have an impressive record against Bournemouth and have won 13 out of the 20 matches played between the two teams. Bournemouth have managed five victories against the Blues and will look to cut the deficit in this fixture.
Chelsea form guide: W-W-W-W-D
Bournemouth form guide: L-L-W-W-L
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Team News
Chelsea
Reece James is serving a suspension and will not be available for selection this weekend. Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, and Robert Sanchez are injured and have been ruled ou to fhit fixture.
Injured: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, Robert Sanchez, Carney Chukwuemeka, Mykhailo Mudryk
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Reece James
Bournemouth
Chris Mepham and Romain Faivre have made progress with their recoveries but are unlikely to be risked in this match. Ryan Fredericks and Luis Sinisterra are injured and will not feature in this game.
Injured: Ryan Fredericks, Luis Sinisterra
Doubtful: Chris Mepham, Romain Faivre
Suspended: None
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Predicted XI
Chelsea Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Cucurella, Badiashile, Chalobah, Gusto; Gallagher, Caicedo; Palmer, Madueke, Sterling; Jackson
Bournemouth Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Travers; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly; Christie, Cook; Kluivert, Semenyo, Tavernier, Solanke
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Prediction
Chelsea have an impressive squad at their disposal and have come into their own in recent weeks. The likes of Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark in this fixture.
Bournemouth can pack a punch on their day and will look to pull off an upset this weekend. Chelsea are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Bournemouth