Chelsea vs Bournemouth Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

Chelsea host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday night. Chelsea are currently ninth in league table. Barenemouth are 14th in table and will be looking to move away from the bottom three. The Cherries have a fully rested squad and they will hope to upset Chelsea.

Graham Potter looks ahead to Chelsea's game with AFC Bournemouth on December 23, 2022.

Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana, N’Golo Kante, and Armando Broja due to injury. Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech are unlikely to feature in this game following their participation in the World Cup. Graham Potter is expected to start in a 3-4-3 formation with Edouard Mendy in goal. Reece James is set to return to action after missing the tournament.

Chelsea's probable line-up is 3-4-3 with Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Koulibaly, James, Jorginho, Gallagher, Cucurella, Sterling, Aubameyang and Havertz.

Bournemouth are without David Brooks, Neto, Jefferson Lerma, Marcus Tavernier, and Ryan Fredericks. Mark Travers will start in goal. Adam Smith and Jordan Zemura are expected to start as the full-backs. Jack Stephens will partner Marcos Senesi at the heart of the defence. Ryan Christie and Jaidon Anthony will play as wingers. Lewis Cook will be in midfield with Phillip Billing. Dominic Solanke will attack with Kieffer Moore.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth is a friendly match. Chelsea's probable line-up is 4-4-2.

Bournemouth have conceded 32 goals this season. They have had fewer shots than any other Premier League side this term. Marcus Tavernier has been involved in six Premier league goals for Bournmouth this year. Bognomid have won twice in their last three meetings against the Blues.

Chelsea and Bournemouth have met 17 times, with Chelsea winning 11-5 and drawing twice. Barenemouth are the Premier League's most prolific scorers this season, while Chelsea have the fewest shots (122). Marcus Tavernier has been involved in more Premier league goals for Burnemouth this term (six).

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has not been at his best since joining the club. Bournemouth have conceded 32 goals in 15 league matches this season.

Chelsea are the overwhelming favorites heading into the game. Bournemouth have lost four of their last six league matches. The Hard Tackle predicts Chelsea to win 3-0.