Chelsea vs AFC Bournemouth: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head

[(Chelsea F.C.) Strength]:
1. Chelsea F.C. are 5th in the table, failing to win in two consecutive league games. Facing AFC Bournemouth, who have been in poor recent form, the former are motivated to return to winning ways in this home match.
2. Joao Pedro delivered a standout performance in the last match, scoring the opening goal to give his side the lead. With 7 goals and 4 assists across all competitions this season, he remains the team's most productive player in terms of direct goal involvements.
3. Captain Reece James has been in exceptional form this season, contributing 2 goals and 6 assists across all competitions, currently reigning as the club's top assistant.
4. Chelsea F.C. recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 home games, including a 3-0 win over La Liga powerhouses FC Barcelona, which shows the team's outstanding home performances.
5. In the last 5 years, Chelsea F.C. remained unbeaten with 5 wins and 3 draws in their 8 encounters between the two teams, having the upper hand.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Chelsea F.C. scored 9 goals and conceded 7 in the last 5 games, boasting excellent attack but unstable defense.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Chelsea F.C. suffered a crushing 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa F.C. in the last match. They received only 1 draw and 1 loss in the last two games, revealing underwhelming form.
2. Chelsea F.C. lost the last 2 games in AH, performing below expectations.

[(AFC Bournemouth) Strength]:
1. AFC Bournemouth are sitting in 15th place and are on a 9-game winless run. Facing strong Chelsea on the road, they are motivated to secure a draw.
2. Antoine Semenyo scored a goal in the last outing. This season so far, he has made 17 league appearances, tallying an impressive 9 goals and 3 assists.
3. The 19-year-old striking talent Eli Junior Kroupi has impressive performances this season, showcasing clinical efficiency by scoring 5 goals despite making only 6 league starts.

[(AFC Bournemouth) Neutral]:
1. AFC Bournemouth scored 6 goals and conceded 10 in the last 5 games, featuring decent offense but poor defense.

[(AFC Bournemouth) Weakness]:
1. AFC Bournemouth lost 4-1 to Brentford F.C. in the last game. The team also have only 4 draws and 5 losses in the last 9 matches, showcasing a decline in form.
2. AFC Bournemouth were winless with only 1 draw and 4 losses in the last 5 away games, performing poorly on the road.
3. AFC Bournemouth lost the last 2 games in AH, performing below expectations.

[Tips]:
Chelsea F.C. recorded only 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 2 games, showing underwhelming form.

But the team had outstanding performances at home lately, indicating reliable home strength.

AFC Bournemouth are on a 9-game winless run with 5 defeats, revealing a decline in form.

Besides, they had poor records and performances on the road recently.

The AH line is -1.00 for the home side, favoring Chelsea.

Combined with the two teams' recent form, Chelsea are expected to win this match.

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