Bournemouth vs. Chelsea Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Bournemouth vs. Chelsea

Under new leadership, both Bournemouth and Chelsea are eager to correct recent setbacks as they face off in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium.

Andoni Iraola’s team concluded the international break with a 2-2 draw against Brentford, while Chelsea, in the capital, experienced further misfortune with a 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Just four days after finding the back of the net against Swansea City in his homeland during the EFL Cup’s second round, Bournemouth winger David Brooks continued his remarkable comeback with the Cherries. He scored his first Premier League goal in 1144 days following his diagnosis with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Bournemouth vs. Chelsea

Brooks’ 77th-minute goal gave the visitors a narrow lead at the Gtech Community Stadium, leveling the score after Dominic Solanke had canceled out an earlier Mathias Jensen opener. However, Bournemouth had to be patient for their first top-flight victory of the season, as Bryan Mbeumo raced through to equalize in injury time’s third minute.

What to remember – Bournemouth vs. Chelsea

The Vitality Stadium hasn’t consistently favored Chelsea, as they vividly remember a crushing 4-0 defeat by Bournemouth in 2019. However, the Cherries’ ongoing defensive issues make it highly improbable for a repeat of that humiliation.

Under Iraola’s guidance, Bournemouth may still have confidence in breaking through Chelsea’s somewhat porous defense. Yet, with the in-form Raheem Sterling, especially determined to prove himself after his recent exclusion from the England team, the Blues should find their way back to victory, regardless of the style of play.

Bournemouth vs. Chelsea Betting tip

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be fewer than 2.5 goals in this match.