Chelsea vs Bournemouth: preview, form and head-to-head

Chelsea
Bournemouth

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Chelsea host Bournemouth (Premier League) on October 10, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Chelsea host Bournemouth in a Premier League clash where the home side's overwhelming scoring form (2.2 goals/G) and creative output (2.1 assists/G) dwarf the visitors' averages. The statistical profile points to a lopsided encounter, with Bournemouth needing a drastic defensive improvement to stay competitive.

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Matchup edge

Form edge: Chelsea, with 7 points from the last 5 games against 3 for Bournemouth (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Chelsea’s attack (index 142) against Bournemouth’s defence (index 113).

Matchup to watch: Bournemouth’s attack (index 85) against Chelsea’s defence (index 170).

Recent form: last 5

Chelsea: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5, with 10 goals scored and 12 conceded.

Chelsea
Sep 18, 2026at BrentfordL0–3
Sep 12, 2026vs Hull CityD2–2
Sep 6, 2026at ArsenalL1–2
Aug 30, 2026vs BrightonW4–3
Aug 24, 2026at FulhamW3–2

Bournemouth: 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 5, with 6 goals scored and 8 conceded.

Bournemouth
Sep 20, 2026vs LiverpoolL0–1
Sep 12, 2026vs BrentfordD2–2
Sep 5, 2026at NewcastleD2–2
Aug 29, 2026vs EvertonD1–1
Aug 23, 2026at Manchester CityL1–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Chelsea won 0, Bournemouth won 0 and 2 ended level.

Dec 30, 2025 · last seasonChelsea2–2Bournemouth
Dec 6, 2025 · last seasonBournemouth0–0Chelsea

Season so far

Chelsea sit 10th of 20 with 7 points after 5 games (2-1-2).

Bournemouth sit 17th of 20 with 3 points after 5 games (0-3-2).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
10Chelsea521210:127
17Bournemouth50326:83

Team season model

  • Chelsea attack index 142: 42% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Chelsea defence index 170: 70% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Chelsea rate 10th of 20 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • Bournemouth attack index 85: 15% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Bournemouth defence index 113: 13% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Bournemouth rate 14th of 20 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
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