Stamford Bridge in Fulham is set to host the Premier League clash between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth on January 14, 2025. Chelsea are currently in fifth place on the table with 36 points, while the visitors sit in seventh position on 33 points. Both teams come into this fixture on the back of victories in their previous matches.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth: Match Preview
Chelsea enters the clash against AFC Bournemouth with mixed fortunes. Their recent 5-0 FA Cup win against Morecambe showcased their attacking prowess but their Premier League form doesn’t measure up. Before securing a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in their last Premier League match, they have suffered setbacks against Fulham and Ipswich town, respectively. Despite their lackluster performance recently in the competition, they are expected to dominate possession and will look to exploit spaces in Bournemouth’s defense.
On the flip side, AFC Bournemouth are riding high on confidence, having extended their unbeaten streak to nine matches across all events. In their most recent FA Cup match against West Bromwich Albion, they secured an emphatic 5-1 win. They generally thrive on pressing and counter attacking football and their recent form make them strong contenders for the European qualification.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth: Head-to-Head
Chelsea and AFC Bournmouth have squared off 18 times across competitions, with the Blues holding the upper hand winning 12 of those encounters. Bournemouth have emerged victorious on four occasions while two matches ended in draws.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 15/09/2024 | AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 19/05/2024 | Chelsea 2-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 17/09/2023 | AFC Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 06/05/2023 | AFC Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 27/12/2022 | Chelsea 2-0 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Chelsea will enter the fixture without the services of injured players–Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Omari Kellyman, and kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Noni Madueke’s availability is still uncertain but manager Enzo Maresca is expected to make 10 changes from the FA Cup win against West Bromwich Albion. Pedro Neto is likely to retain his place and Josh Acheampong is likely to get a spot in the XI.
Meanwhile, for Bournemenuth they will continue to miss long-term absentees Enes Unal (knee injury), Evanilson (foot), Marcos Senesi (thigh), Julian Araujo (thigh), Alex Scott (knee), Marcus Tavernier (thigh), Luis Sinisterrs (thigh), and Adam Smith (unspecified). Either Dango Ouattara or Antonio Semenyo are expected to lead the attack against Chelsea.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Sanchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Sancho, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineup
Travers; Hill, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Cook; Brooks, Kluivert, Ouattara; Semenyo
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 14, 2025
Match Time: 2:30 PM ET
Venue: Stamford Bridge, Fulham
Television Broadcast:
- In the USA– NBC Sports (NBC, NBCSN), USA Network
- In the UK- Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime Video
Live Streaming:
- In the USA: Peacock, FuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
- In the UK: NOW TV, Amazon Prime Video
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth: Match Prediction
The upcoming fixture is expected to be a tightly contested encounter given Cjhelsea’s struggles in the Premier League and Bournemouth’s current strong form. However, Chelsea will utilize the home advantage and look to overcome the visitors’ counter attacking capabilities.
Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth Predicted Result: 3-1 Chelsea win
