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Premier League: Bournemouth vs Chelsea
Kickoff Time: 2023-09-17 21:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/ANDREW BOYERS
Last season, Bournemouth narrowly avoided
relegation, but their limited signings in the new season have not significantly
improved their overall strength. Bournemouth predominantly employ a 4-2-3-1
formation, but due to their midfield’s struggles with interceptions, they often
find themselves in a passive position. Apart from occasional success in quick
counterattacks and set pieces, Bournemouth’s offensive methods tend to be
ineffective, and their tactics are relatively straightforward. In the latest
league match, Bournemouth managed a 2-2 draw against Brentford. However, their
overall performance has been lackluster, with just two draws and two losses in
the first four rounds.
Source: REUTERS/MATTHEW CHILDS
Chelsea boast a staggering worth of approximately
1 billion pounds. However, their performance in the new season has been
difficult to describe. In the previous league match, Chelsea suffered a
disappointing 0-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. So far, they have managed
only one win, one draw, and two losses in the first four rounds. This
underwhelming performance is disheartening. When assessing their lineup, it
becomes evident that many of Chelsea’s current players are relatively young.
While they possess strong individual abilities, it will inevitably require time
for numerous newcomers to acclimate to a new environment. The future outcome
hinges on whether Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach, can meet the club’s
expectations and mold this immensely talented Chelsea squad into a
championship-caliber team once again.
Despite Chelsea’s less-than-ideal start to the
season, their overall strength remains significantly higher than that of
Bournemouth. Furthermore, in their last four encounters, Chelsea have achieved
three victories and one draw against Bournemouth, remaining unbeaten in those
matches. This track record gives Chelsea a clear advantage heading into their
upcoming fixture. Considering Bournemouth’s limited strength and Chelsea’s
superior squad, it is expected that Chelsea will secure all three points in
this match.
Bournemouth’s Last 5 Games: DWLLD
23-09-02 Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth
23-08-30 Swansea City 2-3 Bournemouth
23-08-26 Bournemouth 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
23-08-19 Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth
23-08-12 Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham United
Chelsea’s Last 5 Games: LWWLD
23-09-02 Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
23-08-31 Chelsea 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
23-08-26 Chelsea 3-0 Luton Town
23-08-20 West Ham United 3-1 Chelsea
23-08-13 Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool
Head To Head Record:
23-05-06 Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea
22-12-28 Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth
21-07-28 Bournemouth 2-2 Chelsea
20-02-29 Bournemouth 2-2 Chelsea
19-12-14 Chelsea 0-1 Bournemouth
Prediction:
Chelsea to win