Chelsea vs Bournemouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Blues have struggled to maintain momentum in the Premier League, failing to secure a victory in their last four league outings. Their most impressive result came in the Europa Conference League, where they thrashed Shamrock Rovers 5-1, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, Chelsea have been leaking goals, managing only one clean sheet in their last six matches. The team's goal-scoring record is modest, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while conceding 1.17. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of Chelsea's recent matches, indicating exciting, end-to-end football. Despite their mixed form, Chelsea remain in a respectable 4th position in the league table, suggesting they have the potential to bounce back and challenge for a top-four finish.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's recent form has been impressive, with the Cherries currently enjoying an eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. Their last six games have yielded three wins and three draws, demonstrating a consistent level of performance that has propelled them to seventh in the table. Defensively, Bournemouth have been solid, conceding just four goals in their last six matches and keeping three clean sheets. Their attack has been equally potent, netting nine times during this period, including a standout 3-0 away victory against Manchester United. This balance is reflected in their goal difference of +5 over the last six games. Interestingly, Bournemouth's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in half of their fixtures.

Recent home/away form

Chelsea

Chelsea have been in impressive form at Stamford Bridge, winning four of their last six home matches across all competitions. The Blues have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting an impressive 20 times in these fixtures, averaging 3.33 goals per game. Two standout high-scoring encounters were the 8-0 thrashing of Artsakh in the Europa Conference League and the 5-1 victory over Shamrock Rovers in the same competition. Chelsea's defensive record has also been solid, conceding just five goals in six matches and keeping two clean sheets. However, their most recent home game saw them suffer a 2-1 defeat to local rivals Fulham, ending a run of four consecutive home wins. Despite this setback, Chelsea's overall home form remains strong, with 83% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals, suggesting fans can expect entertaining, high-scoring affairs at the Bridge.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth have been in impressive form away from home, with their recent run including three consecutive wins before a draw at Fulham. The Cherries have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 14 times in their last six away matches, including a notable 3-0 victory at Manchester United and a high-scoring 4-2 win at Wolves. Their attacking prowess is evident in the fact that they've averaged 2.33 goals per game on the road, with 83% of their away fixtures seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite conceding in five of these six matches, Bournemouth's positive goal difference of +5 underscores their ability to outscore opponents. The team's resilience is also noteworthy, as they've managed to avoid defeat in five of their last six away games, contributing significantly to their current 7th place standing in the league.