Chelsea vs Bournemouth prediction and betting tips on May 19, 2024
Game Prediction
In the 38th round of the English Premier League on May 19, 2024, Chelsea will face Bournemouth. Andoni Iraola's side has no particular objectives left for this season, while the home team still has a chance to secure a spot in European competitions.
Key statistics and trends:
- Chelsea has won four consecutive matches.
- Bournemouth has not earned any points in May.
- Both Chelsea and Bournemouth scored 25% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Chelsea has the league's worst percentage of goals scored between the 46th and 60th minutes, with only 8%.
Chelsea - Form Analysis: A finishing sprint returns them to the upper third of the Premier League table
The "Blues" managed to recover after a humiliating defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League and a frustrating loss in the cup semifinal. They first fought back to draw with Aston Villa, coming from 0-2 down. Then they secured important victories against Tottenham, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest, reclaiming a spot in the European qualification zone. A 2-1 win over Brighton now puts them solely in sixth place.
Bournemouth - Form Analysis: Already thinking about summer vacation
The "Cherries" started this season under new manager Andoni Iraola, who had his first experience working in England and abroad from his native Spain. Iraola's tenure has been successful, with Bournemouth accumulating 48 points, showing significant improvement compared to 2022/2023. However, it seems they have lost both the energy and motivation as the season ends. Following a heavy defeat by Arsenal in London, they lost 1-2 at home to Brentford.
Chelsea: Team News
The injury list has slightly reduced, but Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, Lesley Ugochukwu, Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana, and Robert Sánchez remain out. Enzo Fernández has also opted for surgery.
Bournemouth: Team News
Chris Mepham, Luis Sinisterra, Tyler Adams, Marcus Tavernier, and Ryan Fredericks are still recovering from their injuries.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Possible starting lineups:
Chelsea (possible lineup): Petrovic - Cucurella, Badiashile, Thiago Silva, Chalobah - Gallagher, Caicedo, Mudryk, Palmer, Madueke - Jackson
Bournemouth (possible lineup): Travers - Kelly, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Smith - Cook, Christie, Ouattara, Kluivert, Semenyo - Solanke
Previous Matches
Last season, the "Pensioners" won both encounters, but this season's September match ended in a 0-0 draw at Bournemouth’s ground.
Free Prediction for Chelsea vs Bournemouth match on May 19:
The "Blues" need to keep winning to secure their hard-earned position in the final sprint. Given the weakness of the opponent, betting on Chelsea with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds - 1.68) seems a safe choice.