Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Premier League Preview, Team News, Stats & H2H

As Chelsea prepares to host Bournemouth in their upcoming Premier League encounter, the historical context and performances of both teams come into focus. This match marks a significant moment, as Chelsea has produced mixed results at Stamford Bridge against Bournemouth in the past.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth: A Look Back

Historically, Chelsea has faced Bournemouth in 15 Premier League matches. Despite winning only two of their first five encounters at home, they have improved lately, remaining unbeaten in the last three matchups at Stamford Bridge with two wins and one draw. Bournemouth, on the other hand, has struggled against Chelsea, going winless in their last eight league outings, with four draws and four losses.

Recent Trends

• Chelsea’s last three home games with Bournemouth: W2 D1.
• Bournemouth’s league record vs Chelsea: D4 L4 in eight matches.
• Last two encounters between the teams ended in draws.

This match is unique as it is only the second time Chelsea has played a team twice in the same month in the Premier League. The last instance occurred in December 1998 against Manchester United. For Bournemouth, it is their inaugural occurrence of facing an opponent twice in the same calendar month in the Premier League, their last similar situation dating back to April 2011.

Offensive Insights

Bournemouth has notably struggled to find the net against Chelsea, as all eight of their Premier League goals scored at Stamford Bridge have come in the second half. They’ve registered 39 shots in the first half of eight matches without a goal. Chelsea’s defense will look to maintain this trend during their next clash.

End-of-Year Performances

Looking ahead, Chelsea is entering this match after a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ipswich in their last league fixture. Historically, they have been strong during their final home game of the calendar year, losing only one of the last 22 occasions played at home, with a record of 13 wins and 8 draws since December 2011.

Bournemouth, conversely, has had its struggles in this regard, managing to win its last league game in just one of the past seven calendar years, which occurred in December 2021 against Cardiff City.

Key Player Highlights

For Chelsea, João Pedro has shown notable performance in recent end-of-year fixtures, contributing to five goals over the last two seasons. His consistency will be vital as they face Bournemouth.

Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo has already made an impact this season with goals at both Anfield and Old Trafford. A goal against Chelsea would make him the fourth player to score at Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United in a single Premier League season.

As the match approaches, fans can anticipate an exciting clash filled with implications for both sides as they navigate their historical records and recent performances.