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Chelsea vs Bournemouth Predictions - Chelsea backed for victory with Palmer to score

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Last updated: 13 Jan 2025
Ralph Staniforth 13 Jan 2025
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  • Chelsea favored at home, rested key players in the FA Cup
  • Cole Palmer in excellent scoring form.
  • Bournemouth facing significant injuries.
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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has scored 6 goals in his last 8 appearances (Getty)

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Predictions


Chelsea are strong at home and rested key players at the weekend. They are favoured to win with Cole Palmer to score.

Stats


  • Chelsea have won 6 of their last 8 home games.
  • Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has scored 6 goals in his last 8 appearances.
  • Chelsea have won their last 2 against Bournemouth.

Head to Head


In 22 previous matches, Chelsea have won 15, Bournemouth have won five along with two draws.

Chelsea Form


Chelsea are fourth in the 2024/25 Premier League and 10 points behind Liverpool in the title race. The Blues have won five of their last nine league fixtures.

Enzo Maresca’s side were on an eight-match winning run from mid-November to December. A winless run followed with draws against Everton and Palace and defeats to Ipswich and Fulham.

The Blues hit back with a commanding 5-0 home victory over Morecambe in the FA Cup. Maresca played a second-string team and Tosin Adarabioyo, Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku scored to seal Chelsea’s victory. 

Chelsea Injuries & Team News


Forward Mykhailo Mudryk is unavailable for selection due to suspension.

Defensive duo Benoît Badiashile and Wesley Fofana and midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are out with injuries.

Cole Palmer is Chelsea’s top scorer this season with 13 goals in 20 Premier League starts. 

Bournemouth Form 


Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth are seventh in the Premier League and three points off the top four.

The Cherries put together a three-match winning streak before dropping points in three of their last four. Bournemouth drew against West Ham, Crystal Palace and Fulham either side of wins over Man United 3-0 and Everton 1-0. 

The South Coast side came back from a goal down to defeat West Brom 5-1 at home in the FA Cup third round. Iraola’s side trailed after 14 minutes but Justin Kluivert, Dango Ouattara, Antoine Semenyo and Daniel Jebbison scored to secure the win. 

Bournemouth Injuries & Team News


Midfield pair Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier are injured and won’t feature.

Forwards Luis Sinisterra, Evanilson and Enes Ünal are unlikely to play due to injury. 

Defensive trio Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi and Julián Araujo are also ruled out.

Verdict

Chelsea’s home form has been excellent this season and the rested Blues can defeat injury-struck Bournemouth. Cole Palmer is a constant goal threat and he can fire Chelsea to victory on Tuesday.

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  • Chelsea vs Bournemouth Predictions
  • Stats
  • Head to Head
  • Chelsea Form
  • Chelsea Injuries & Team News
  • Bournemouth Form 
  • Bournemouth Injuries & Team News
  • Verdict
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