Chelsea are unbeaten in seven meetings with Bournemouth, albeit they've won just two of their last five visits to Dean Court, despite claiming five successive victories in Dorset beforehand.
Bournemouth vs Chelsea preview
After crashing back down to earth in mid-week, can Chelsea get back to winning ways? Just a few days ago, the Blues' confidence was sky-high. They smashed Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League before, last Sunday, holding league-leaders Arsenal to a credible 1-1 draw, despite seeing Moisés Caicedo sent off in the first half for a malicious tackle. However, on Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca's team were smashed 3-1 by Leeds at Elland Road.
The visitors were second best throughout in West Yorkshire, falling 2-0 down in the first half, only for Pedro Neto to half the deficit soon after the break, before a catastrophic mix-up involving Robert Sánchez and Tosin Adarabioyo gifted Leeds a clinching third. This defeat saw Chelsea slip down to fourth, nine points adrift the leaders, with this their first loss on the road since September. So, can Maresca's team avoid another defeat on the road on Saturday?
A trip to Bournemouth, not so long ago, appeared a daunting prospect, although their form has fallen off a cliff in the last month or so. On Tuesday night, in a game that lacked quality, the Cherries were beaten 1-0 by Everton at home, the night's only goal coming 12 minutes from time.
Overall, Andoni Iraola's side have now yielded just one point from their last five outings, despite being unbeaten in eight beforehand. Last weekend, despite leading 2-0 at the Stadium of Light, Tyler Adams scoring a stunning strike from inside the centre circle on Wearside, the Cherries were beaten 3-2 by Sunderland, rather summing up their luck right now. What Bournemouth really need is a victory to spark their season back into life, so can they claim a memorable win over Chelsea?
Bournemouth vs Chelsea head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 23.
- Bournemouth Wins: 5. Draws: 3. Chelsea Wins: 15.
Bournemouth team news
Lewis Cook remains suspended, following his late red card at Sunderland, while Tyler Adams is also banned, after collecting his fifth caution of the campaign on Tuesday. In better news, Marcos Senesi and David Brooks can return, after serving suspensions of their own against Everton.
With Scottish duo Ryan Christie and Ben Gannon-Doak injured, Marcus Tavernier is expected to come into midfield, while Evanilson could return in place of Eli Junior Kroupi up front. Lastly, right-back Álex Jiménez would sit out next Monday's trip to Old Trafford if cautioned.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): Petrović, Jiménez, Diakité, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Tavernier, Semenyo, Tavernier, Adli; Evanilson.
Bournemouth player to watch vs Chelsea
Antoine Semenyo has six Premier League goals to his name this season, but is currently enduring a six match goalless sequence, so will that come to an end here?
Chelsea team news
This is the second of Moisés Caicedo's three-match suspension, while Levi Colwill, Roméo Lavia and Dário Essugo remain sidelined.
Enzo Maresca rotated his team at Elland Road on Wednesday, a decision that did not pay off, so Reece James, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana and Pedro Neto will all return.
Lastly, Cole Palmer came off the bench for the final half an hour against Leeds, his first appearance since 20 September against Manchester United, so will he be fit to start this time?
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-3-3): Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, James, Fernández; Estêvão, Neto, João Pedro.
Chelsea player to watch vs Bournemouth
João Pedro scored home and away against Bournemouth while wearing the blue of Brighton last season, so can the Brazilian fire Chelsea to victory in Dorset?
Bournemouth vs Chelsea prediction
This is tough to call, as you never know what you're going to get from Chelsea, while Bournemouth's recent form is miserable, so we're backing the Blues for a narrow victory: Bournemouth 1-2 Chelsea.
Bournemouth vs Chelsea FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Bournemouth vs Chelsea in the Premier League on TV channel?
Bournemouth vs Chelsea in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 7 Canada
How to watch Bournemouth vs Chelsea in the Premier League on live streaming?
Bournemouth vs Chelsea in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Bournemouth vs Chelsea in the Premier League?
Bournemouth vs Chelsea takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (ET) & 7:00 (PT).