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Chelsea FC vs AFC Bournemouth, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Tue 27 Dec 2022 · 17:30 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs AFC BournemouthPremier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Thomas Bramall
  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
  • Referee Adrian Holmes
  • Referee Mark Scholes

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 2–0 W
12 Nov Newcastle United FC A 0–1 L
06 Nov Arsenal FC H 0–1 L
02 Nov GNK Dinamo Zagreb H 2–1 W
29 Oct Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–4 L
25 Oct FC Red Bull Salzburg A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Dec Chelsea FC A 0–2 L
12 Nov Everton FC H 3–0 W
05 Nov Leeds United FC A 3–4 L
29 Oct Tottenham Hotspur FC H 2–3 L
24 Oct West Ham United FC A 0–2 L
19 Oct Southampton FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Chelsea FC AFC Bournemouth
#17 Position #13
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts). AFC Bournemouth are 13th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Chelsea FC get us underway at Stamford Bridge.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The 29-year-old Denis Zakaria has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 16' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kai Havertz makes it 1-0.
  • 21' Chelsea FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 24' A stunning finish from Mason Mount — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary O'Neil will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 34' Cucurella is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chelsea FC tonight.
  • 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' The AFC Bournemouth bench stirs into life. Jack Stacey is withdrawn and Jaidon Anthony gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 53' Chelsea FC make a change. Reece James trudges off to be replaced by Azpilicueta on 53 minutes.
  • 58' Philip Billing is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Bournemouth so far.
  • 63' Jaidon Anthony has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 66' A tactical swap from AFC BournemouthRyan Christie on, Philip Billing off on 66 minutes.
  • 71' Chelsea FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Bournemouth's shape.
  • 76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 81' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Bournemouth is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 82' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Christian Pulisic is replaced by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on 82 minute.
  • 85' Siriki Dembele is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kieffer Moore at the 85 minute mark.
  • 88' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 88 minute. Raheem Sterling leaves to be changed by Trevoh Chalobah.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Chelsea FC 2-0 AFC Bournemouth.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.88 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53 AFC Bournemouth xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 82% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC45% Draw35% AFC Bournemouth20%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 73%
27%
± 1.5 42%
58%
± 2.5 18%
82%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
80%
Draw or AFC Bournemouth
55%
Chelsea FC or AFC Bournemouth
65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC24% Draw64% AFC Bournemouth12%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27%
1 – 0
20%
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
3%
1 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2.6%
3 – 1
1.6%
2 – 2
1.5%
4 – 0
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push AFC Bournemouth covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 11% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 26% 60%
-0.5 40% 60%
+0.5 81% 19%
+1 81% 15% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
59%
AFC Bournemouth keeps clean sheet
42%

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