Prediction: Bournemouth to win 2-1
Best Odds: 19/2
Bournemouth and Chelsea will lock horns with each other in the Premier League this coming weekend. The match between Andoni Iraola’s side and Enzo Maresca’s team will be held at the Vitality Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 8 pm UK time on Saturday.
Bournemouth
At the start of the season, Bournemouth were among the clubs expected to fight for survival in the Premier League. While that may still be the case, the Cherries have done exceptionally well so far this campaign and the signs are very promising indeed.
Bournemouth are as high as eighth in the Premier League table at the moment. Andoni Iraola’s side have picked up five points from three matches and have played some wonderful football as well.
The Cherries will head into the Premier League match against Chelsea this coming weekend on the back of a 3-2 comeback victory over Everton away from home at Goodison Park in the league. It came after a 1-0 defeat to West Ham United away from home at London Stadium in the league which followed a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at home in the Premier League.
Team News:
Bournemouth are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Chelsea. Kepa Arrizabalaga will be in goal for the Cherries and will have Julián Araujo, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi and Milos Kerkez in front of him in defence. Lewis Cook and Ryan Christie will be the two holding midfielders. Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier are likely to be the three attacking midfielders. Evanilson will lead the line for the Cherries.
Chelsea
Chelsea are one of the biggest and wealthiest clubs in the world, but the Blues are not in great shape at the moment. The Blues did well in the final months of last season and could have even snuck into the top four of the Premier League, but things are not well for head coach Enzo Maresca’s side at the moment.
The Blues are 11th in the Premier League table at the moment with four points from three matches. Chelsea are three points behind London rivals Arsenal, who are currently fourth and occupy the final UEFA Champions League spot.
Chelsea will head into the Premier League match against Bournemouth on the back of a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London in the league. It came after a 2-1 defeat to Servette away from home in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie which followed a 6-2 hammering of Wolverhampton Wanderers on the road in the Premier League.
Team News:
Chelsea are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Bournemouth. Robert Sanchez will be in goal for the Blues and will have Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella in front of him in defence. Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez will be the two holding midfielders. Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto will be the three attacking midfielders. Nicolas Jackson will lead the line for the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners.
Key Factors to Consider
- Bournemouth have conceded 4 goals in 3 Premier League games so far this campaign.
- Chelsea have conceded 5 goals in 3 Premier League matches so far this season.
- Chelsea have scored 7 goals in 3 Premier League matches so far this season.
- Bournemouth have scored 5 goals in 3 Premier League games so far this campaign.s
- Chelsea have won 1, lost 1 and drawn 1 of their Premier League matches so far this season.
Conclusion
Bournemouth are doing well at the moment and will fancy their chances of picking up all three points from the Premier League match against Chelsea. The Cherries will have home advantage, and they could eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Bournemouth to win 2-1
Best Odds: 19/2
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