Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth — Premier League .
- Chelsea FC 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Bournemouth 5 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Marc Perry
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Arsenal FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Everton FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Aug | West Ham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Chelsea FC | AFC Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #17 |
| 7 | Points | 3 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 3 / 2 |
| 10 | Scored | 6 |
| 12 | Conceded | 8 |
| -2 | GD | -2 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 0.60 |
| 40% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
AFC Bournemouth this season
AFC Bournemouth this season
Chelsea FC are 10th (7 pts). AFC Bournemouth are 17th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Bournemouth
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 3 G | 3 A |
| Morgan Rogers | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cole Palmer | 2 G | 2 A |
| Pedro Neto | 1 G | |
| Romeo Lavia | 1 G |
AFC Bournemouth
| Marcus Tavernier | 3 G |
| Alex Scott | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth is underway.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Steve Cook suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' It’s a booking for AFC Bournemouth player. Dan Gosling gets a Yellow card.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 33' A moment of madness from Marcos Alonso on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 48' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 53' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AFC Bournemouth needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 55' The referee calls foul for N'Golo Kante. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' AFC Bournemouth fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Alvaro Morata has done his job and it is now time for Olivier Giroud to step up.
- 65' The Chelsea FC manager makes a substitution. Willian departs to be replaced by Pedro.
- 70' Jefferson Lerma was booked on 70.
- 72' Pedro doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 79' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Mateo Kovacic is replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek on 79 minute.
- 80' It is a substitution in AFC Bournemouth team. Adam Smith is replaced by Jordon Ibe on 80 minute.
- 85' What a moment for Eden Hazard! That strike on 85 puts his side firmly in control.
- 88' AFC Bournemouth manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lewis Cook is hanging Jefferson Lerma on the field on 88 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
- 2
- 1
- 28
- 3
- 22
- 7
- 10
- 30
-
29
Alvaro Morata ↓ Olivier Giroud 61'
Bench
- 13
-
18
Olivier Giroud ↑ 61'
- 27
- 21
- 8
-
11
Pedro ↑ 65'
-
12
Ruben Loftus-Cheek ↑ 79'
Coach
Maurizio Sarri
AFC Bournemouth Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
8
Jefferson Lerma ↓ Lewis Cook 88'
- 27
-
15
Adam Smith ↓ Jordon Ibe 80'
- 2
- 3
- 5
- 4
- 24
- 13
-
17
Joshua King ↓ Lys Mousset 80'
Bench
-
16
Lewis Cook ↑ 88'
- 20
- 1
- 26
- 6
-
9
Lys Mousset ↑ 80'
-
10
Jordon Ibe ↑ 80'
Coach
Eddie Howe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joshua King | 3 |
| Marcos Alonso | 2 |
| Reece James | 1 |
| Jefferson Lerma | 1 |
| Cole Palmer | 1 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Antoine Semenyo | 1 |
| Eden Hazard | 1 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.35
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
AFC Bournemouth xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
81%
Draw or AFC Bournemouth
40%
Chelsea FC or AFC Bournemouth
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6%
3 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.2%
0 – 0
4%
4 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | AFC Bournemouth covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 21% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.