Chelsea FC vs. AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 30
Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth, at opposite ends of the Premier League, will play at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. We provide our prediction for this matchup in the article below.
Chelsea has scored 30 goals in 18 matches this season (fourth in Premier League), and Bournemouth has allowed 33 goals in 18 games (17th in league). Offensively, Bournemouth is eighth in the Premier League (27 goals, 1.5 per match). And defensively, Chelsea is fourth (19 goals conceded, 1.1 per match). 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.
Last time out, Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa, taking 15 shots and outshooting Aston Villa by three. Joao Pedro scored in the match against Aston Villa. Bournemouth was defeated by Brentford FC 4-1 on the road in its most recent match on December 27, while being outshot eight to six. Eli Kroupi Jr and Alejandro Jimenez Sanchez were among the 14 Bournemouth players with zero goals each.
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Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea -189 | Bournemouth +481 | 3.5 | +122 | -156 |
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Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Chelsea -189
- 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
- So far this season, Chelsea has been favored in 15 matches, and won seven.
- So far this season, Chelsea (-189) has been at least this big a favorite three times, winning twice.
- Based on the moneyline, Chelsea has a 65.4% implied chance of winning this match.
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 |
| Moisés 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
- This season Bournemouth has been an underdog in eight matches, and won one.
- Bournemouth is winless in two games as a +481 underdog or greater.
- The likelihood of Bournemouth winning this match is 17.2%, 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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