Tomás Yelmini
The World Cup finished some days ago and local leagues are getting back on track and the stars are returning to their teams after the Qatar adventure. The Premier League, one of the most beloved competitions by soccer fans, will return to action again with matchday 17 and will have Chelsea vs Bournemouth as one of the most interesting matches of the weekend.
At the legendary Stamford Bridge, the Blues will put at stake their prestige and their intentions to fight until the end of the league and to occupy one of the qualifying places for the Champions League against a weak opponent that is looking for consistency so as not to fall into the dangerous zone of the standings.
At JefeBet we bring you the preview of this game, with the betting odds and our predictions for this Chelsea vs Bournemouth.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Chelsea vs Bournemouth Premier League Matchday 17 Game on December 27, 2022.
- Where: Stamford Bridge – London, England.
- When: Tuesday, December 27, 12.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Chelsea (-315) / Tie (+470) / Bournemouth (+1000).
- Asian Handicap: Chelsea (-1.5, -114), Bournemouth (+1.5, -105).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-155) / Under (+125).
- Both teams score: Yes (+108) / No (-139).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Chelsea Preview
Chelsea is in a moment of instability after having lost three league games in a row, but with its mind in the Champions League. In addition, before the World Cup break, they were eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a harsh defeat against Manchester City. The only friendly they played during the break was a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.
Graham Potter knows he can’t lose any more ground in the Premier League. As of today, the Blues are in eighth place and out of the continental cup zone. They are one of England’s big six and need to win if they aspire to qualify for European competitions next season. To make matters worse, Wesley Fofana suffered an injury and will miss the match against Bournemouth. Added to that is the serious injury of Armando Broja, who will miss the remainder of the season.
Probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Edouard Mendy, Cesar Azpilicueta, Trevoh Chalobah, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Denis Zakaria, Lewis Hall, Kai Havertz, Conor Gallagher, Mason Mount.
Bournemouth Preview
It has not been the best return after the World Cup break for Gary O’Neil’s team. The Carabao Cup was the point of return, but their dream of moving on was dashed in the round of 16, where they lost 1-0 to Newcastle due to Smith’s unfortunate own goal.
Ahead of Qatar 2022, their league run came to a halt with a heartening 3-0 win over Everton that ended a run of four consecutive defeats, something that had placed them among the worst teams in the competition. Bournemouth know that they cannot let their guard down after the great promotion achieved a few months ago if they want to remain in the elite of English soccer.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Mark Travers, Adam Smith, Chris Mepham, Marcos Senesi, Jordan Zemura, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, Philip Billing, Jaidon Anthony, Dominic Solanke, Kiefer Moore.
JefeBet Prediction
Chelsea’s hierarchy will be crucial against an opponent that cannot get back on its feet after their return to the top flight. A categorical victory for the Blues is expected in this match,
Prediction: Chelsea wins 3-0.
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