Chelsea, currently fifth in the English Premier League with 29 points from 8 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, are just three points away from the Champions League zone, highlighting their strong desire to secure points. Their recent form has been inconsistent, managing only one win in their last six league matches, suffering two losses, including a 1-2 defeat at home to Aston Villa in their last match. At home this season, Chelsea have a record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 9 matches, with a 44.4% win rate, averaging 1.56 goals scored and 1.11 goals conceded per game, indicating vulnerabilities in both attack and defense. AFC Bournemouth are currently 15th in the league with 22 points from 5 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, holding a nine-point lead over the relegation zone, suggesting less pressure to avoid relegation. Their recent form has been extremely poor, with a winless streak of nine matches across all competitions (4 draws, 5 losses). In their last away match, they suffered a 1-4 defeat to Brentford, impacting their morale. Away from home this season, AFC Bournemouth have only managed 1 win, 3 draws, and 5 losses in 9 matches, with a win rate of 11.1%, and a high average of 2.33 goals conceded per game, revealing significant defensive issues.