- Chelsea have lost three Premier League games in a row.
- The Blues have taken just two points from the last 15 on offer in the league.
- Bournemouth beat Everton in their last Premier League fixture.
Chelsea and Bournemouth lock horns at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. The Blues will be desperate to get back to action and secure a massive three points after signing off for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with three straight Premier League defeats.
The Cherries ended a run of four successive league losses with a win over Everton before the break. However, this will be a tough test for Gary O’Neil and his boys.
We check out the EPL best bets and track down the latest Chelsea vs Bournemouth odds in this in-depth betting preview.
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Odds
| Chelsea | Draw | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| -300 | +420 | +750 |
Looking at the live Chelsea vs Bournemouth odds, the Blues are the strong favorites to get the win on home turf. Graham Potter’s men are in bad form, but the bookies are offering just -300.
Bournemouth have recovered well under O’Neil, and those three points against Everton before the break were huge. However, this will be a stern test for the Cherries, and they head to London as the big +750 underdogs.
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Information
- Premier League
- Stamford Bridge
- Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022, 12:30 AM EDT
- How to watch: NBC Sports
Chelsea – Can the Blues End Poor Run?
Chelsea have had a tough 2022-23 season so far. The popular Thomas Tuchel was surprisingly sacked after a European defeat in September, with Potter taking over right after.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion manager got off to a flying start to life in west London, winning six and drawing three of his opening nine league and cup matches in charge.
However, things have gone downhill for Potter since Chelsea lost 4-1 to former club Brighton in a Premier League game in October. They went on to suffer league defeats to Arsenal and Newcastle United and were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Manchester City.
The Londoners will be eager to bounce back with victory on Tuesday after losing four of their last five in all competitions and failing to win in the Premier League in five (three defeats, two draws).
Going by the latest Chelsea vs Bournemouth odds, the home side should secure a vital victory at the Bridge. Our EPL picks for this one are below.
Chelsea Projected Lineup: Arrizabalaga, Chalobah, James, Koulibaly, Cucurella, Jorginho, Mount, Gallagher, Sterling, Havertz, Aubameyang.
Chelsea Injuries: Fofana, Chilwell, Kante, Loftus-Cheek, Broja.
Bournemouth – Can the Cherries Spring a Surprise in London?
Bournemouth spent two years in the EFL Championship after their gut-wrenching relegation under Eddie Howe. However, they are back in the Premier League, as Scott Parker guided them to promotion last term.
Parker was sacked early on this season after a bad run of results, with O’Neil taking over. The Cherries’ results have improved under new management, but the Dorset club recently suffered successive league defeats to Southampton, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United.
Bournemouth stopped the rot with an emphatic win over fellow strugglers Everton before the World Cup break. Goals from Marcus Tavernier, Kieffer Moore and Jaidon Anthony gave the Cherries a routine 3-0 success at the Vitality Stadium.
The three points over the Toffees lifted them into 14th. They are now just five points behind Chelsea in the current Premier League standings.
O’Neil’s side have already played once since returning from the break.
They were involved in a tight cup tie with Howe’ Newcastle at St James’ Park, with an Adam Smith own goal giving the Magpies a 1-0 win.
Can Bournemouth bounce back with a positive result in the league at Stamford Bridge this Tuesday? Keep reading for the latest EPL odds and best bets.
Bournemouth Projected Lineup: Travers, Mepham, Smith, Senesi, Zemura, Cook, Lerma, Christie, Billing, Solanke, Moore.
Bournemouth Injuries: Tavernier, Fredericks, Neto, Kelly.
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Pick and Prediction
Chelsea have had a bad season by their high standards, collecting a mere 21 points from 14 games. Finishing in the top four and securing UEFA Champions League soccer is always the aim for the Blues, but they are already nine points off the pace in that regard.
Staying in the Premier League is Bournemouth’s priority. After the win over Everton, the Cherries are three points above 18th. They would love to build on the Toffees triumph, but Chelsea will surely be too strong at the Bridge.
We are backing the home team to claim a massive three points on Tuesday. There is good value in +105 for Chelsea to be winning at half time and full time. Also, take a punt on Potter’s men to win to nil at +110.
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