Antonio Conte will be hoping to put speculation over his future to bed as his Chelsea side welcome Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been inconsistent in recent weeks and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by local rivals Arsenal but their FA Cup win over Newcastle will give them cause for optimism.
English Premier League: Chelsea vs Bournemouth – Stamford Bridge, Wednesday 31st January 2018, Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 17/10 at Ladbrokes |
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It has been yet another eventful week at the home of the Champions. Speculation continues to grow over the future of Antonio Conte whilst they progressed in the FA Cup but fell in the Carabao Cup. The Blues sit 3rd in the Premier League table with 50 points from their opening 24 games and with 14 games to go, have a 15 point deficit to claw back on Manchester City.
Eden Hazard has been linked with a move to Manchester City this week and the Belgian now has 12 goals in what has been an injury ravaged season.
AFC Bournemouth
The Cherries are in fine form in the Premier League and are unbeaten in their last 5 matches as they look to stretch away from the relegation zone. Their FA Cup defeat to Wigan is the only blotch on their copy book in 2018 as Eddie Howe’s men sit 12th in the table with 25 points – 3 points above the drop zone. Callum Wilson tops the scoring charts for the Cherries with 7 goals so far this campaign.
Head to Head
Chelsea hold a superior record over the Cherries with an 9:2 lead in the head to head showdown with no games ending as draws historically. Chelsea won 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium back in October thanks to Eden Hazard whilst the teams also met in the last 8 of the Carabao Cup in December, with Alvaro Morata grabbing a late winner to see the Blues to a 2-1 victory.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth – Odds and Predictions
Chelsea have been banging the goals in of late – 8 in their last 3 games.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a strong bet at 1/2 with Coral.
Michy Batsuhayi looks set to be another start having scored twice in the FA Cup win over Newcastle.
Michy Batsuhayi to score anytime looks a wise move at 8/9 with Uni Bet.
Despite their excellent recent form, Bournemouth may find Chelsea a little overwhelming away from home.
Chelsea to win the game is the banker bet at 5/18 with Ladbrokes.
Bournemouth will look to frustrate Chelsea for as long as possible but the hosts’ possession football could eventually take its toll.
The match to be a draw at half time and Chelsea to be winning at full time is great value at 11/4 with Betfred.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Score Prediction
Chelsea 3 – 1 Bournemouth – 10/1 with Ladbrokes.
Top Chelsea vs Bournemouth Betting Tip:
The Blues need to keep winning in order to keep distance in the race for Champions League football and should have too much for Bournemouth here.
Chelsea to win the game and both teams to score is a shrewd move at 17/10 with Ladbrokes.