Chelsea FC (fifth) is currently well above AFC Bournemouth (15th) in the Premier League, but it hosts Bournemouth on Tuesday at 2:30 PM ET. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.
Chelsea is fourth in the Premier League in goals scored (30 overall, 1.7 per game), and Bournemouth is 17th in goals conceded (33 overall, 1.8 per game). With 27 goals in 18 games, Bournemouth is eighth in the Premier League. On the flip side, Chelsea has allowed 19 goals in 18 matches, fourth in the league. In terms of goal differential, Chelsea is third in the Premier League at +11. Bournemouth has been outscored 33-27, and its -6 goal differential is 15th in the Premier League.
Chelsea's last game was a 2-1 loss at home to Aston Villa, taking 15 shots and outshooting Aston Villa by three. Chelsea got its goal from Joao Pedro in that game versus Aston Villa. Bournemouth suffered a 4-1 road loss to Brentford FC in its last match on December 27, and was outshot eight to six. 14 Bournemouth players (including Eli Kroupi Jr) led the club with zero goals apiece.
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Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea -187 | Bournemouth +453 | 3.5 | +122 | -156 |
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Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Chelsea -187
- Total Pick: Under 3.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Chelsea 2, Bournemouth 1
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Match Info
- Match Day: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Match Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Stamford Bridge
- TV: Universo, USA Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Chelsea's Moneyline Performance
- Chelsea has been favored in 15 matches this season, and went 7-4-4.
- So far this season, Chelsea (-187) has been at least this big a favorite three times, winning twice.
- Chelsea's chances of winning this match are 65.2%, according to the moneyline.
Chelsea's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joao Pedro | 18 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 14 |
| Pedro Neto | 18 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 25 |
| Reece James | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 |
| Enzo Fernandez | 17 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 19 |
| Moises Caicedo | 15 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Chelsea's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 12/27/2025 | H | L | 2-1 | 15 | 12 |
| Newcastle | 12/20/2025 | A | D | 2-2 | 14 | 11 |
| Everton | 12/13/2025 | H | W | 2-0 | 16 | 8 |
| Bournemouth | 12/6/2025 | A | D | 0-0 | 11 | 13 |
| Leeds | 12/3/2025 | A | L | 3-1 | 11 | 14 |
Bournemouth's Moneyline Performance
- Bournemouth has won a game once in eight matches as an underdog this season.
- Bournemouth is winless in two games as a +453 underdog or greater.
- The likelihood of Bournemouth winning this match is 18.1%, based on the moneyline.
Bournemouth's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Semenyo | 17 | 9 | 3 | 35 | 21 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 18 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 23 |
| Eli Kroupi Jr | 17 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| Tyler Adams | 15 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Marcos Senesi | 17 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
Bournemouth's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 12/27/2025 | A | L | 4-1 | 6 | 8 |
| Burnley | 12/20/2025 | H | D | 1-1 | 14 | 3 |
| Manchester United | 12/15/2025 | A | D | 4-4 | 12 | 24 |
| Chelsea | 12/6/2025 | H | D | 0-0 | 13 | 11 |
| Everton | 12/2/2025 | H | L | 1-0 | 5 | 11 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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