Chelsea (1-1-1) travel to face off against AFC Bournemouth (1-0-2) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. AFC Bournemouth is coming off a win in their previous match, while Chelsea played to a draw vs. AFC Bournemouth. The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth
Chelsea Is Coming Off A Draw
In their last match, Chelsea hosted Crystal Palace and the two clubs played to a 1-1 draw. This came despite Chelsea being the heavy favorite at home, with a money line of -175. The two combined goals were just short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.
Chelsea’s attack took a total of 13 shots, with seven being on target. Nicolas Jackson scored for the club, with Cole Palmer picking up the assist. Jackson took a total of four shots and scored on his only shot in the first half.
On the defensive end, Chelsea intercepted seven passes and finished with one block. Robert Sanchez made two saves but allowed one goal. Crystal Palace finished with four corners and took a total of nine shots.
Overall, Chelsea’s offense finished with four corners, and the club finished with a time of possession of 61 percent.
Through three matches, Chelsea has a record of 1-1-1, putting them in 11th place in the EPL. Their only win came on the road against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, while their loss and draw both came at home. Overall, they have been favored in two of their three matches, going 1-0-1 in those contests. After this match, they will take on West Ham United FC on September 21st.
AFC Bournemouth Is Coming Off A Win
In their last match, AFC Bournemouth took on Everton FC, picking up a 3-2 road win. The over/under line for this match was 2.5 goals, and going into the match, they were +148.0 on the money line.
Bournemouth’s offensive attack took a total of 17 shots, seven of which were on target. They needed all three of their corner kick opportunities. Antoine Semenyo and Luis Sinisterra were the only two players to take multiple shots and each scored one time.
Kepa Arrizabalaga and the Bournemouth defensive unit gave up two goals on Everton’s eight total shots on target. As a whole, they blocked five shots, with the midfielders and forwards finishing with seven interceptions.
Through three matches, AFC Bournemouth has a record of 1-0-2, putting them in 8th place in the EPL. Their lone win came on the road against Everton FC, who is currently in last place in the league. Overall, Bournemouth has five points, which is tied with Nottingham Forest, who they drew with on August 17th. In their only home match, they played to a draw with Newcastle United. Following this match against Chelsea, they will hit the road once again, taking on Liverpool FC on September 21st.
Chelsea Offense Breakdown
Chelsea’s offense has been one of the best in the EPL this season, ranking 3rd in goals scored and shots on goal. Noni Madueke has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net three times, which is 5th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Cole Palmer has been the top playmaker for Chelsea, leading the league in assists and is 3rd on the team in goals scored.
AFC Bournemouth Offense Breakdown
Antoine Semenyo is the top scorer for AFC Bournemouth this season, and his two goals are 10th in the EPL. Marcus Tavernier is second on the team in goals scored and is 6th in the league in shots on goal. As a team, Bournemouth is 5th in the EPL in goals scored, 7th in shots on goal, and 8th in corner kicks. Their passing percentage is 18th in the league.
Chelsea Defense Breakdown
Chelsea’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 1.7 goals per match, which is 15th in the EPL. They will be facing an AFC Bournemouth offense that is 5th in the league in goals scored. Robert Sánchez has started three matches in goal for Chelsea, and he is currently 12th in the EPL with seven saves. However, he has yet to record a clean sheet this season. Overall, Chelsea’s defense is 16th in blocked shots and 11th in interceptions and fouls committed.
AFC Bournemouth Defense Breakdown
After two matches, AFC Bournemouth’s defense has been solid, allowing just 1.3 goals per match, which is 9th in the EPL. However, they will be tested by a Chelsea offense that is 3rd in the league in goals scored. Neto has started both matches in goal for Bournemouth and is 4th in the league with 11 saves. However, he has yet to record a clean sheet.
Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction
With both AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea projected to finish with two shots on goal, we see this EPL matchup between the two ending in a 1-1 draw, which is listed at +300. Chelsea’s João Félix comes in with the best odds to score a goal, while Justin Kluivert is our top projected goal scorer for AFC Bournemouth. Coming into the match, both clubs are in the top 10 in the EPL in terms of shots on goal, but have been just average in terms of shooting percentage.
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Last updated:September 10, 2024 AFC Bournemouth, Chelsea FC