Date of Tips: 04/12/2025
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AFC Bournemouth
v Chelsea FC 
Vitality Stadium
Premier League Matchday 15 
06-12-2025 15:00
Bournemouth Form
Chelsea Form
AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea meet at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday 6th December, with a 3pm kick-off on the south coast. Bournemouth will be desperate to turn their form around, while Chelsea have been more consistent, and historically more successful in this fixture. So, here’s your AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea prediction and everything you need to know heading into the game.
Bournemouth come into this one on the back of a tough run. Losing 1-0 at home to Everton didn’t just sting — it stretched their winless streak to five league games. Four defeats and one draw in that period show how tough things have been. Defensively, they’ve struggled too, conceding at least two goals in five of their last seven outings. The upside? They usually find a way to score, failing to hit the net in only two of those games.
Chelsea, meanwhile, aren’t exactly flying but still look the stronger unit. They’re unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Bournemouth and have enjoyed two wins in their last three visits to the Vitality. They’ve also scored at least two goals in five of their last seven clashes with the Cherries. Even though they haven’t won either of their last two league games, the overall picture remains positive: five wins in their last eight across all competitions, with a few defensive lapses creeping back in.
Petrovic; Senesi, Diakite, Jimenez, Truffert; Adams, Scott, Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo; Unal.
Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella; Santos, Fernandez; Estevao, Palmer, Pedro Neto; Pedro.
If you’ve been following these sides recently, one thing stands out: both teams tend to create chances, and neither has looked completely watertight at the back. Bournemouth concede too many goals but often respond well in the final third. Chelsea control games better and have the superior quality, but clean sheets have been hard to come by in their last two league matches.
Here’s what stands out:
So, leaning toward the away win with both teams scoring makes a lot of sense here.
Chelsea just seem to have Bournemouth’s number. Even when the Blues aren’t at their sparkling best, they find ways to score and usually take control of this matchup. Bournemouth’s high-energy pressing could cause problems, especially at home, but the defensive cracks are still too obvious to ignore.
Expect a competitive game, but Chelsea look better placed to edge it.
Match Prediction: Chelsea to win. Bet with bet365.
The way these two are playing, a narrow margin feels about right. Bournemouth should get on the scoresheet, but Chelsea have more match-winners and more consistency across the pitch.
Correct Score Tip: Bournemouth 1–2 Chelsea
Correct Score Prediction: Bournemouth 1–2 Chelsea. Bet with bet365.
If you’re looking toward totals, the over seems the smarter angle.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
A simple, logical approach here could be:
This leans directly into the recent form of both sides and the way this fixture usually unfolds.
Bet Builder Tip: Chelsea to win, both teams to score, and Pedro Neto to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Chelsea head in as the stronger side and historically perform well in this fixture, so they’re the likelier winners.
Yes feels likely. Bournemouth usually find a goal, and Chelsea often concede one.
A tight 2–1 Chelsea victory looks the most realistic outcome.
No, this fixture is not being televised live in the UK.
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