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Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Prediction and Betting Odds 4.80
Chelsea have not won a single game in the Premier League in four rounds in a row and risk leaving the top 4 in case of another failure. Bournemouth, unlike their upcoming opponent, are approaching the upcoming game on an unbeaten streak of eight matches in the Premier League and are fighting for a place in the European Cup zone. Will the aristocrats be able to break their losing streak on January 14 and achieve an important victory? - the answer is in our betting tip. Also, the site star expert Dmitry Gradilenko shares his bets on the game
Command Analysis
Chelsea
EnglandCurrent form
Under the leadership of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea had been pleasing with their game and results in the Premier League for a long time, were in second place and were pressing the leaders Liverpool. However, quite unexpectedly, the Londoners' game has gone downhill and they have not been able to win the championship for the last four rounds. During this period, they have recorded defeats from Fulham (1:2) and Ipswich (0:2), as well as draws with Everton (0:0) and Crystal Palace (1:1). As you can see, the schedule was not the most difficult and it cannot be said that there were complete failures in the game. Often, the implementation of the created moments, of which there were more than enough in each of the unsuccessful matches, simply let them down.
In the tournament table after 20 rounds, the aristocrats are in fourth place with 36 points in their assets. Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, who are in second and third place, have pulled ahead by four points, with Newcastle just one point behind. There is no right to make a mistake today, in case of another failure there is a decent risk of leaving the top 4.
Perhaps a confident victory in the Cup against Morecambe (5:0) will help the Londoners overcome the slump. Maresca did not use the main team in that match, but the fact of victory itself is important, first of all, against the background of not the most successful previous matches. In addition, today they will play at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea have won three of their last five matches in the Premier League.
Disqualifications and injuries
Mikhail Mudrik continues to serve his disqualification due to a failed doping test. Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, as well as defenders Vesle Fofana and Benoit Badiashile will not be helping their team today due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Chelsea have not lost in the first half in four of their last five matches
- In 12 of the aristocrats' previous 15 Premier League matches, both teams have scored goals
- Chelsea have had more shots on target than their opponents in seven of their last nine matches
- In 12 of the Londoners' last 14 Premier League matches, no more than three goals were scored
Probable line-up: Sanchez - Gusto, Acheampong, Colville, Cucurella - Caicedo, Fernandez - Madueque, Palmer, Sancho - Jackson.
AFC Bournemouth
EnglandCurrent form
Bournemouth have spent the entire season trying to disprove the idea that they can’t fight for anything more serious than a mid-table place. The Cherries are currently on an eight-game unbeaten run in the Premier League, sitting seventh in the table and just one point behind the European top six. Moreover, despite a tight schedule and significant losses in the squad, Andoni Iraola’s team had no problem beating Championship side West Bromwich Albion 5-1 in the cup yesterday, despite conceding first.
In the last round of the Premier League, Bournemouth won a difficult home victory with a minimal score of 1:0 against Everton. Only in the 77th minute of the game, thanks to a goal from substitute Brooks, was it possible to open up the reliable defense of the Toffees. It should be noted that the Cherries have been playing well in away matches lately, having won three of the previous four matches. In total, the team has 15 points in 10 games played away from home since the beginning of the season.
Bournemouth were active in the transfer market during the winter window. Jebbison returned from loan. Soler joined from Lanus, Akinmboni from DC United. Billing went on loan to Napoli.
Disqualifications and injuries
Goalkeeper Arrizabalaga is unable to play today due to the terms of his loan agreement. Smith, Tavernier, Senesi, Evanilson, Unal, Araujo, Scott, Sinisterra are all injured. As you can see, Bournemouth have huge losses in the squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- Bournemouth have not lost in the first half in four of their last five matches
- Both teams have failed to score in three of Bournemouth previous five matches
- Bournemouth have not lost 19 of their last 20 matches due to offsides
- Bournemouth players have committed more fouls than their opponents in 16 of their last 19 matches
Estimated line-up: Travers - Hill, Zabarny, Heysen, Kerkez - Cook, Christie - Semenyo, Kluivert, Outtara - Jebbison.
Trends
Bet Total corners over 10.5
The bet has won in six of the last seven head-to-head meetings on Chelsea field in the Premier League
1.61Chelsea to score in first half
Chelsea have scored in the opening 45 minutes in three of their last four matches
1.50Bet Exact score 3:1
Chelsea have won two of their last four head-to-head victories by a two-goal margin
11.00Bet Total yellow cards under 4.5
No more than four yellow cards have been shown in six of Chelsea last seven Premier League meetings
1.99Bet Goals in both halves – yes
Three of Bournemouth previous five matches have seen goals scored in each half
1.58xG Statistics
Tip and bets
Chelsea losing streak in the Premier League has clearly dragged on. The cup victory the day before can give the players confidence in their own strength, as can the fact that the upcoming game will be held at home, where the aristocrats have won three of their previous five matches in the Premier League. Of course, we cannot ignore the fact that Bournemouth have significant problems with their squad, there are no special opportunities for rotation, which is important now, given the tight schedule. In five of the last six head-to-head encounters, the Londoners have achieved victories, which we expect today, and with an advantage of at least two goals.
Our prediction is Chelsea win with Asian handicap (-1) at odds of 1.90
Bet on total
Chelsea have a powerful attacking line, in almost every match the Londoners create a huge number of dangerous moments at the opponent goal. In the last matches there were problems with the implementation, but it is unlikely that this can continue for long. In the five previous home matches, taking into account all tournaments, at least three goals were scored. We expect a productive game today.
The second bet is total over three goals with odds of 1.71
Bet on the exact difference in the score
Chelsea have won four of their last five home games, winning by two goals in two of them. We expect in our betting tip that the Londoners will achieve a comfortable victory this time too.
Prediction: Chelsea win by two goals with odds of 4.80
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