Chelsea vs Bournemouth Prediction & Betting Tips (19 May)

Author of another disappointing season, Chelsea could still save their financial year by securing qualification for the Europa League or the Europa Conference League. A time stuck in the soft underbelly of the ranking, the London team finished strong and today occupies 6th place in the Premier League with 3 points behind 5th but also 3 units ahead of 8th. Full of confidence, the Blues have suffered only one setback in the last 14 days, for 8 victories and 5 draws. They also remain on the successes acquired against Tottenham 2-0, West Ham 5-0, Nottingham Forest 2-3 and Brighton this week 1-2. Expected in the fight not to go down, Bournemouth finally had a quiet season.

Indeed, Andoni Iraola's men are 11th in Serie A with 48 points on the clock. However, they had a particularly sluggish start to the championship but then considerably raised their level of play from November onwards. The Cherries have logically appeared less concerned for some time, as evidenced by the 4 losses suffered during the last 7 days, for 2 victories and 1 draw. Bournemouth lost their last 2 matches played at Arsenal 3-0 and against Brentford 1-2.

For Chelsea, long-time absent defender Fofana, midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Lavia, and goalkeeper-turned-replacement Sanchez have not recovered from their physical problems. Furthermore, the promising Chukuemeka is announced as uncertain. while right-back Reece James is suspended. After a long injury, former Rennais Ugochukwu was finally able to play again this week. His compatriot Nkunku, for his part, found the net after coming into play. Up front, we should find the offensive executives Palmer (22 goals and 10 assists in PL) and Jackson (14 goals and 5 assists in PL).

As for Bournemouth, it is worth noting the withdrawals of defenders Fredericks and Mepham as well as winger Sinisterra (2 goals and 2 assists in PL). In addition, the important left back Kerkez is still suspended. Particularly prominent this season, the solid striker Solanke (19 goals in PL) scored again last weekend. In support, Semenyo (8 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Kluivert (7 goals in PL) should take their place.