Chelsea FC vs. AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 30

Updated Dec. 30, 2025 1:55 p.m. ET

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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

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Betting Information updated as of December 30, 2025, 11:39 AM ET.
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.