Bournemouth vs Chelsea prediction 06.12.2025 | Premier League

Since returning from the Championship in 2022, Bournemouth have been a mid-table team. After 14 rounds this season, they sit just four places above the relegation zone, but their eight-point cushion suggests they should avoid serious trouble if they steady themselves. Bournemouth have been terrible lately, with four defeats in the last five matches. In the most recent outing, they lost 1-0 at home against Everton. The home side ended with xG of 0.50, while the guests had 1.44, so it is no wonder that Bournemouth lost another game.

After a poor performance against Everton, Bournemouth's manager, Andoni Iraola, explained why his team managed to take only five shots on goal. He said, "Because of the rhythm of the game. I think in a game where everything was going almost like slow motion. I think we are not the best at this kind of game. We like, or we are better, in other scenarios, and we haven't been good enough to get the scenario that we wanted, especially for me, because we've not been taking the risks on the ball, or playing too safe, or not progressing enough on the ball."

Tyler Adams received another yellow card in the game against Everton and will not play on Saturday against Chelsea. He will join already unavailable Ben Gannon-Doak, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, and Matai Akinmboni.

It seems that Chelsea are on the right track in the last two seasons. Fighting for the title is probably impossible with Arsenal nine points ahead after 14 league rounds, but establishing itself among the top four should be achievable. Chelsea played well recently as they were unbeaten in seven straight matches. However, in the previous game, Enzo Maresca's team lost 3-1 on the road against Leeds. The home side had complete control throughout the game and left the guests empty-handed.

After a defeat against Leeds, Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca, talked about the reasons for the terrible performance. He said, "No focus, no concentration. On the ball, off the ball, duels, second balls. All the aspects they were better than us. Now focus on the next one."

Levi Colwill, Dario Luis Essugo, Romeo Lavia, and Moises Caicedo are out for the trip to Vitality Stadium.