As for the visitors, hit with a 3-0 defeat against league leaders Liverpool at the Vitality last weekend, Bournemouth suddenly find themselves in the midst of a real struggle. Since picking up a 1-0 win over Manchester United last month, Eddie Howe s men have lost their last five Premier League matches on the bounce. Now holding just a one-point buffer from slipping into the relegation zone, the Cherries have continued to show some glaring issues on the road. Along with losing their last three matches away from the South Coast and failing to win any of their last six away matches across all competitions, it should also be noted that Saturday s guests have won just four Premier League matches away from the Vitality in 2019. With the mood in their camp the lowest it has been in recent memory, Bournemouth have also begun to show a far less clinical edge in the final third. Howe s men have failed to find the net in back-to-back appearances and have not scored more than a single goal in any of their last nine outings.
Team News
Bournemouth s injury crisis continues, with Callum Wilson and Nathan Ake among eight senior players ruled out.
Josh King is in contention, and Harry Wilson returns after being ineligible to face parent club Liverpool.
Key Factors to Consider
When the two sides met back in January at the Vitality, Bournemouth came away with a shock 4-0 victory.
Chelsea have lost three of their last four Premier League appearances.
Tammy Abraham has scored in each of his last three matches at Stamford Bridge across all competitions.
Bournemouth have lost their last five Premier League matches on the bounce.
The Cherries have won just four of away matches in 2019.
Conclusion
While Chelsea might be showing some Premier League struggles of late, there is no doubt that Saturday s hosts should see this weekend as a golden opportunity to bounce back. While we do expect Bournemouth to cash in on the former champions issues at the back, Eddie Howe s men have continued on what has been a woeful run of form, particularly on the road. Losing their last three straight matches away from the Vitality, we re backing a home victory at Stamford Bridge.
