Match context and form guide
AFC Bournemouth welcome Chelsea to the Vitality Stadium on 06/12/2025 in what promises to be a high-energy Premier League fixture. The Cherries sit 14th in the table after 14 rounds with 19 points, while Chelsea occupy a far healthier 4th with 24 points. Bournemouth arrive under pressure following two straight defeats — 3-2 at Sunderland and a 1-0 home loss to Everton — and will be desperate to steady the ship in front of their fans at Dean Court (capacity 11,700). Chelsea aren’t invincible either after a 3-1 reverse at Leeds on 03/12, but their overall run reads far better: six wins, two draws and just two losses in the last ten outings.
Tactics, numbers and momentum
Numbers tell an intriguing story. Chelsea lead the duel in attack metrics with 198 total shots and 73 on target across the season, compared to Bournemouth’s 183 and 67. Chelsea’s 25 goals scored against Bournemouth’s 21 suggest a sharper cutting edge, while the Blues’ superior defensive record — 15 conceded versus Bournemouth’s 24 — underlines why bookmakers install them as favourites. The odds reflect that: Chelsea priced around 2.14 for the win while Bournemouth are longer at 3.20 and the draw sits near 3.55.
Home and away splits are worth noting. Bournemouth have been far sturdier at home, conceding only five goals at Dean Court, whereas their away form has been fragile. Chelsea’s balance is arguably stronger—solid both home and away—with six clean sheets this season to Bournemouth’s four. Recent encounters have been entertaining: their January meeting finished 2-2, and Bournemouth’s season has produced a number of open, goal-heavy matches such as the 3-2 outing at Sunderland.
What to expect on the day
Expect Chelsea to control possession and create the clearer chances, but Bournemouth will be dangerous on transition and set pieces in front of their home crowd. The Vitality often generates an intensity that can unsettle even the bigger clubs. Referee Michael Oliver is appointed for the clash, which could bring a strict interpretation of physical play and influence stoppage-time dynamics. Chelsea’s recent away defeat and Bournemouth’s home resilience point to a match that could swing on small margins — a single set-piece, a counter, or a defensive lapse.
Key recent performers
In recent match reports, Adrien Truffert earned the best player nod for Bournemouth in their loss to Everton, while Pedro Neto was highlighted for Chelsea in the Leeds game. Those performances are evidence of individuals stepping up even when the team result doesn’t follow.
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Betting suggestion: Given both teams’ recent tendency toward goals (each side shows an over 2.5 rate near 64%) and an H2H that has produced a 2-2 draw this season, the most attractive market here is the goals market. Recommendation: back Over 2.5 goals. It blends Chelsea’s attacking output with Bournemouth’s propensity for open matches away from home and offers value compared to backing a single-match winner at tight odds.
