Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth square off at Stamford Bridge at 8:30 PM Dec 30, 2025, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Premier League.

Chelsea enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 4 wins from their last 5 matches. AFC Bournemouth have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Chelsea hold the edge with 5 wins to AFC Bournemouth's 2 in 10 meetings. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 2-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Chelsea may hold the edge at Stamford Bridge, but AFC Bournemouth's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.