Bournemouth vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Blues bidding for a return to winning ways after disappointing midweek loss to Leeds

Chelsea have an immediate chance to get back on track in the Premier League title race when they face Bournemouth this weekend.

That result ensured Enzo Maresca’s young side remained within six points of their London rivals heading into the midweek round of fixtures.

Following defeat to strugglers Leeds on Wednesday night, the aforementioned gap now stands at nine and there are fresh questions as to whether Chelsea are genuine title contenders.

The ideal response will be a win over a Bournemouth side that have suffered a dip in recent weeks, letting a two-goal lead slip against Sunderland before losing at home to Everton on Tuesday night.

It’s a fixture both sides will feel they need to claim all three points and here’s everything you need to know about the game…

Date, kick-off time and venue

Bournemouth vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

The match will take place at the Vitality Stadium.

Where to watch Bournemouth vs Chelsea

TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the ground.

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm GMT with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm.

Bournemouth vs Chelsea team news

The Cherries will be without Tyler Adams because of suspension after the versatile midfielder was cautioned for a fifth time in the Premier League this season against Everton.

Lewis Cook serves the second of his three-match ban after being shown a red card in the loss to Sunderland.

Ben Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie are out injured, but Marcos Senesi and David Brooks are available for Bournemouth again after serving bans.

Moises Caicedo, meanwhile, is Chelsea’s biggest absentee as he served the second of this three game suspension for his red card in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Dario Essugo suffered a setback in his recovery earlier in the week so will miss the trip to the South Coast.

Cole Palmer is pushing to start after coming off the bench at Elland Road, while Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Pedro Neto are likely to return as Maresca rings the changes once again.

Reece James was rested for Chelsea’s 3-1 loss to Leeds

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Bournemouth vs Chelsea prediction

As mentioned above, this is a game both teams will feel they need to win on the back of midweek losses.

This is a tough one to predict, but we think Chelsea have enough quality to capitalise on Bournemouth’s poor run of form to get back to winning ways.

Chelsea to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Chelsea emerged victorious in the corresponding fixture last season with Robert Sanchez saving a penalty from Evanilson before Christopher Nkunku’s late winner.

Bournemouth wins: 5

Chelsea wins: 15

Draws: 3

Bournemouth vs Chelsea match odds

Bournemouth to win: 2/1

Chelsea to win: 1/1

Draw: 11/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).