Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea

Current streaks

Recent form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's recent form shows a promising trend, with the team currently sitting in 8th position in the Premier League after collecting 5 points from their first 3 games. Their last six matches across all competitions have yielded 3 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss, demonstrating resilience and consistency. Notably, Bournemouth has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, particularly their recent 3-2 victory over Everton and a 3-2 win against Girona in a friendly. The team's offensive capabilities are evident, having scored 9 goals in their last 6 games (1.5 goals per game), while their defense has been relatively solid, conceding 7 goals (1.17 per game). Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, suggesting exciting, open games for spectators, although the majority (67%) of their matches have seen under 2.5 goals scored.

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches across all competitions. Their most notable performance came in a high-scoring Premier League encounter against Wolves, where they secured an impressive 6-2 away victory. Despite this offensive outburst, Chelsea has struggled to maintain consistency, failing to score in two of their last six games, including a 2-0 home loss to Manchester City. Their defensive record is mixed, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game but managing only one clean sheet in this period. The team's current 11th position in the league table, with 4 points from 3 games, reflects their inconsistent start to the Premier League season. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen both teams score, while the same percentage of games have featured under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency for close, competitive encounters.

Recent home/away form

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's recent home form shows a mix of resilience and attacking prowess. In their last six home games, they've managed 3 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss, demonstrating a strong home record. The team has been consistently scoring, averaging 1.83 goals per game, while their defense has been relatively solid, conceding 1.17 goals per game. Notably, there's been a high occurrence of high-scoring matches, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 3-2 victory over Girona in a friendly. The Cherries have also shown an ability to compete with top-tier teams, securing draws against both Newcastle United and Manchester United. Their impressive 3-0 win against Brighton stands out as a particularly dominant performance, showcasing their potential for commanding victories at home.

Chelsea

Chelsea's recent away form has been a rollercoaster of high-scoring affairs, with all six games seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals. The standout performance was their impressive 6-2 victory against Wolves in the Premier League, showcasing their offensive prowess. However, their defensive vulnerabilities are evident, conceding in every match and failing to keep a single clean sheet. The team experienced a brief positive run with two consecutive Premier League wins against Brighton and Nottingham Forest, but this was followed by back-to-back losses in friendlies against top-tier opponents. Their most recent away game resulted in a surprising 2-1 defeat to Servette FC in the Europa Conference League, highlighting the inconsistency in their performances. With an average of 2.5 goals scored and 2.17 conceded per game, Chelsea's away matches have been entertaining but unpredictable.