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AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Sun 17 Sep 2023 · 13:00 UTC Vitality Stadium 10,421 HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Vitality Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee David Coote
  • Assistant 1 Tim Wood
  • Assistant 2 Mark Scholes

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Sep Chelsea FC H 0–0 D
02 Sep Brentford FC A 2–2 D
26 Aug Tottenham Hotspur FC H 0–2 L
19 Aug Liverpool FC A 1–3 L
12 Aug West Ham United FC H 1–1 D
28 May Everton FC A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Sep AFC Bournemouth A 0–0 D
02 Sep Nottingham Forest FC H 0–1 L
25 Aug Luton Town FC H 3–0 W
20 Aug West Ham United FC A 1–3 L
13 Aug Liverpool FC H 1–1 D
28 May Newcastle United FC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

AFC Bournemouth Chelsea FC
#7 Position #5
15 Points 16
10 Played 10
4 / 3 / 3 W / D / L 5 / 1 / 4
16 Scored 19
14 Conceded 16
+2 GD +3
1.50 PPG 1.60
40% Win % 50%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
30% Clean Sheets
AFC Bournemouth this season
20% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season

AFC Bournemouth are 7th (15 pts). Chelsea FC are 5th (16 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

AFC Bournemouth
0-15
3/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chelsea FC
0-15
7/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

AFC Bournemouth
Evanilson 5 G 4 A
Marcus Tavernier 5 G
Alex Scott 1 G
Chelsea FC
Joao Pedro 5 G 3 A
Morgan Rogers 5 G 1 A
Cole Palmer 3 G 3 A
Pedro Neto 3 G 1 A
Jordan Henderson 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and AFC Bournemouth launch into their encounter with Chelsea FC.
  • 4' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Raheem Sterling on 4 minutes.
  • 9' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 14' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Bournemouth side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 19' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dango Ouattara is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chelsea FC.
  • 24' It’s high time Iraola made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 29' Ben Chilwell has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 39' AFC Bournemouth are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 41' Controversy at the stadium! Mykhailo Mudryk argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' Chelsea FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 62' The referee has no hesitation. Milos Kerkez is booked for AFC Bournemouth — Yellow card on 62.
  • 63' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Mykhailo Mudryk exits the field as Cole Palmer enters on 63.
  • 68' Enzo Fernandez is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Bournemouth tonight.
  • 73' Luis Sinisterra is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcus Tavernier at the 73 minute mark.
  • 74' A change in the AFC Bournemouth ranks — Milos Kerkez exits the field as Marcos Senesi enters on 74.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. Axel Disasi is booked for Chelsea FC — Yellow card on 76.
  • 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nicolas Jackson.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Levi Colwill is replaced by Ben Chilwell on 80 minute.
  • 81' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Enzo Fernandez is withdrawn and Ian Maatsen gets his opportunity.
  • 86' The travelling Chelsea FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 89' Time for substitution for AFC Bournemouth. Ryan Christie is replaced by David Brooks.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Chilwell on 90 minutes.
  • It finishes all square. AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea FC share the spoils 0-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47 AFC Bournemouth xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: AFC Bournemouth or Chelsea FC 72% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Bournemouth38% Draw28% Chelsea FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

AFC Bournemouth or Draw
66%
Draw or Chelsea FC
62%
AFC Bournemouth or Chelsea FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AFC Bournemouth28% Draw45% Chelsea FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — AFC Bournemouth

Handicap AFC Bournemouth covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
25% ✗
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.