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Bournemouth vs Chelsea: Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

English Premier League

Without a win in last six matches, Chelsea travel to the Vitality Stadium to face in-form Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.

A run of five victories in last seven matches, Bournemouth won 4:1 against Leeds United last weekend to climb out of relegation-zone. The Cherries stand in 13th position in the Premier League Table.

Meanwhile, Chelsea lost 3:1 against league leaders Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Blues currently stand in 12th position in the Premier League Table.

Back in December, Blues managed to beat Bournemouth at Stanford Bridge as Havertz and Mount scored the goals for the home side.

Bournemouth Premier League Form: W W L W W

Chelsea Premier League Form: D L L L L

Bournemouth vs Chelsea: Team News

Bournemouth Team News

For Bournemouth, Marcus Tavernier (hamstring), Ryan Fredericks (calf) and Junior Stanislas (unspecified) all remain sidelined due to injuries. However, Chris Mepham, Kieffer Moore and Hamed Traore are all doubtful for the match.

Bournemouth’s Possible Line-up

Neto, Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Lloyd Kelly, Matias Vina, Jefferson Lerma, Joe Rothwell, Dango Ouattara, Phillip Billings, Ryan Christie, Dominic Solanke

Chelsea Team News

Meanwhile for Chelsea, Mason Mount (pelvic), Reece James (hamstring) and Armando Broja (knee) are all ruled of the season. While both Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly are recovering from hamstring injury.

Chelsea’s Possible Line-up

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cezar Azpilicueta, Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell, N’golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, Mateo Kovacic, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz, Mykhailo Mudryk

Our Prediction

Bournemouth 2:0 Chelsea

With Blues lacking confidence and direction, the Cherries can continue their winning run to secure their Premier League status for next season. However, Chelsea’s turmoil continues and will look to end the season on high note.

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