Bournemouth vs Chelsea Prediction 14 Sep 2024

⚽ Bournemouth vs Chelsea Premier League Match Preview

⏰ 14 September 2024 - 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth)

The international break arguably came at an unfortunate time for Bournemouth, who, after drawing their first two matches, became the first Premier League team to win despite being two goals down at the 87th minute, securing a 3-2 victory over Everton. Manager Andoni Iraola admitted that Everton “deserved to win,” but his late attacking substitutions were widely praised.

Building on this momentum won’t be easy for Bournemouth. The Cherries have never started a Premier League season with four consecutive unbeaten matches, and they have failed to defeat Chelsea in their last five head-to-head encounters (D2, L3). However, playing at home could provide some advantage. Despite keeping only two clean sheets in their last eight league games at the Vitality Stadium, they’ve only lost once in that period (W4, D3, L1).

Chelsea, after an opening defeat to Manchester City, bounced back by scoring seven goals across two unbeaten league games (W1, D1) ahead of the international break. Although the club’s ownership situation remains uncertain, manager Enzo Maresca has been working hard to instill his tactical approach into the team at Cobham.

Confidence will be high for Chelsea as they’ve lost only one of their last seven away Premier League meetings with Bournemouth (W4, D2). Additionally, the Blues arrive on the back of three consecutive away league victories, though they have conceded five goals in those wins. This is their longest winning streak on the road since 2022.

Where to watch Bournemouth vs Chelsea?

📺 Link to watch Bournemouth vs Chelsea Live Stream on TV

📋 Players to watch:

Bournemouth: Luis Sinisterra (Scored the late winner against Everton, four of his last seven goals came in stoppage time)

Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson (Opened the scoring in two of Chelsea's three league games, unbeaten in 16 matches when scoring for the club)

⚡️ Match Facts:

• Bournemouth have never started a Premier League season with four straight unbeaten games
• Chelsea have won their last three away league matches
• Bournemouth have kept only two clean sheets in their last eight home league matches
• Both Bournemouth and Chelsea have scored four second-half goals this season

💡 Prediction:

This clash is likely to be a tightly contested match with goals on both ends. Bournemouth’s resilience and home advantage will make it tough for Chelsea, but the Blues’ superior quality in attack, led by Nicolas Jackson, could prove decisive. Bournemouth’s tendency to fight back late in games could play a role, but Chelsea's recent away form suggests they might edge this one out. Expect a competitive game with chances for both teams, with Chelsea likely to come away with a narrow win in the end.

Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score
• Over 2.5 goals
• Nicolas Jackson to Score Anytime
• Chelsea to Win
• More goals in the second half than the first