Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Chelsea at 68% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Chelsea vs Bournemouth encounter.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Chelsea and Bournemouth meet at Stamford Bridge in Premier League (matchday 38). This fixture gets under way on Sunday 19 May 2024 at 16:00 UK time.
Current Form
Chelsea's record over their last 10 games: 6W 3D 1L (2.10 PPG). Last five: D W W W W. They are averaging 2.80 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters, Chelsea have posted 8W 1D 1L from their last 10 home games — 2.50 PPG. They are averaging 2.90 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home.
Bournemouth have collected 1.60 PPG across their last 10 games: 5W 1D 4L. Last five: L W W L L. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.60. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Bournemouth's away record over their last 10 away games: 3W 2D 5L (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.10 is notably below their overall 1.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
The points-per-game gap of 0.50 in Chelsea's favour (2.10 vs 1.60) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated the 3 H2H matches in our data: 2 wins for Chelsea, 0 for Bournemouth and 1 draw — leaving the H2H largely neutral. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 17 Sep 2023, ended Chelsea 0–0 Bournemouth — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading Data
Chelsea goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 75 games, 37 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 62% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; of the 20 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 30%; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 49% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
Bournemouth goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (last 75 games, 37 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 78% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; of the 20 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 40%; BTTS occurs in 49% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%; they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Chelsea 56% versus Bournemouth 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Chelsea 56% | Bournemouth 59%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Chelsea 2.63 xG and Bournemouth 1.17 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Chelsea attack 1.418 / defence 0.913 | Bournemouth attack 0.850 / defence 1.049. League average goals — home 1.770 / away 1.501. Chelsea carry an above-average attack rating of 1.418 — their 2.63 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. Data: built from Chelsea's last 75 games and Bournemouth's last 75.
Result probabilities: Chelsea 68% | Draw 17% | Bournemouth 14%. Fair-value odds: Chelsea 1.46 | Draw 5.74 | Bournemouth 6.99. The model has a clear lean to Chelsea (68%) — a 51pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 73% | BTTS Yes probability 64% | Total xG 3.80. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 73% — a total xG of 3.80 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 64% — both xG figures (2.63 / 1.17) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Chelsea as the most likely outcome at 68% — clear model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.80 combined xG gives a 73% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Chelsea's last 10 home games and Bournemouth's last 10 away games) averaging 3.6 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 64%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Chelsea 50% (last 10 home games) | Bournemouth 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Chelsea vs Bournemouth | Competition: Premier League, matchday 38 | Venue: Stamford Bridge • Kick-off: Sunday 19 May 2024 at 16:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Chelsea 68% | Draw 17% | Bournemouth 14% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 73% (Under 27%) | BTTS Yes 64% (No 36%) | xG Chelsea 2.63 / Bournemouth 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: Chelsea attack 1.418 / def 0.913 | Bournemouth attack 0.850 / def 1.049 | league avg home 1.770 / away 1.501 • Poisson stance: Chelsea (68%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.63
Chelsea xG
Expected Goals
1.17
Bournemouth xG
64%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
73%
Over 2.5
53%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Chelsea vs Bournemouth FAQs
What time does Chelsea vs Bournemouth kick off?
Chelsea vs Bournemouth kicked off at 16:00 UK time on Sunday 19 May 2024 at Stamford Bridge.
What was the final score in Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
Chelsea 2 - 1 Bournemouth.
Where is Chelsea vs Bournemouth being played?
The match is being played at Stamford Bridge.
What competition is Chelsea vs Bournemouth part of?
Chelsea vs Bournemouth is a Premier League fixture (matchday 38) (England).
Who is favourite to win Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
Our statistical model gives Chelsea a 68% chance of winning, Bournemouth a 14% chance, and a 17% chance of a draw — making Chelsea the favourite.
Will both teams score in Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
Our model estimates a 64% probability that both Chelsea and Bournemouth will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Chelsea vs Bournemouth have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 73%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Chelsea's attack at 1.42x the league average against Bournemouth's defence at 1.05x — combine the two and it projects 2.63 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Bournemouth's attack (0.85x) against Chelsea's defence (0.91x) — and the away total comes out at 1.17.
These ratings are built from Chelsea's last 75 games and Bournemouth's last 75 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-1 carries the highest individual probability at 9.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 3-1 (7.9%), 1-1 (7.8%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Chelsea Win
68%
1.46
17%
5.74
14%
6.99
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.1%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 1
7.9%
Home win
2 – 0
7.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.63
Chelsea xG
Total xG
3.80
1.17
Bournemouth xG
1.46
68%
Home win
5.74
17%
Draw
6.99
14%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
73%
Over 2.5
1.37
27%
Under 2.5
3.70
53%
Over 3.5
1.89
47%
Under 3.5
2.13
33%
Over 4.5
3.03
67%
Under 4.5
1.49
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
64%
BTTS Yes
1.56
36%
BTTS No
2.80
Clean Sheet
31%
3.21
7%
13.89
Win to Nil
21%
4.70
1%
97.05
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.8 | 9.1 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 6.8 | 7.9 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Chelsea vs Bournemouth Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
Our Poisson model rates 2-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.1%.
How many goals are Chelsea and Bournemouth expected to score?
The model projects 2.63 expected goals for Chelsea and 1.17 for Bournemouth, a combined total of 3.80.
How confident is the prediction model for Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 68%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Chelsea's recent record stands at 28W 20D 27L from 75 games, a 1.39 PPG return, with D-W-W-W-W in the last five.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, have gone 24W 15D 36L across 75 games — 1.16 PPG, with L-W-W-L-L in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.39 PPG for Chelsea against 1.16 for Bournemouth. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Chelsea have managed 16W 11D 10L from their last 37 home games — 1.59 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Bournemouth's away record stands at 11W 5D 21L across their last 37 away games, a 1.03 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Chelsea come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Chelsea are averaging 1.51 goals scored and 1.45 conceded per game recently; Bournemouth are on 1.20 scored and 1.81 conceded.
Last 75 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Chelsea
Current Season
Bournemouth
Current Season
Chelsea (Home) vs Bournemouth (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Chelsea
Current Season
Bournemouth
Current Season
❓ Chelsea vs Bournemouth Form FAQs
What form are Chelsea and Bournemouth in coming into this match?
Chelsea have gone 28W 20D 27L in their last 75 games (1.39 PPG), while Bournemouth have gone 24W 15D 36L in their last 75 (1.16 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Chelsea at home or Bournemouth away?
Chelsea's home record (1.59 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Chelsea at home: 1.59 PPG; Bournemouth away: 1.03 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 9 H2H matches between Chelsea and Bournemouth, the earliest from December 2022. All of them came in Premier League. The most recent was as recently as 10 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Chelsea won Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth on 10 Oct 2026, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Chelsea have gone 3W 2D 0L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Bournemouth — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
5
Chelsea
4
Draws
0
Bournemouth
Recent Meetings
❓ Chelsea vs Bournemouth H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Bournemouth?
Across the 9 head-to-head matches in our data, Chelsea have won 5, Bournemouth have won 0, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Chelsea and Bournemouth last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 10 October 2026: Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth.
Who has won more matches between Chelsea and Bournemouth?
Chelsea have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 9 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Chelsea are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 27% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Bournemouth are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 40% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Chelsea 46%, Bournemouth 49% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 49% (Chelsea) and 62% (Bournemouth). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 32% and 46% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Chelsea keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Chelsea have failed to score in 27% of games; Bournemouth in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Chelsea home games / Bournemouth away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Chelsea vs Bournemouth Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Chelsea and Bournemouth matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Chelsea's recent matches and 49% of Bournemouth's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Chelsea and Bournemouth matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 49% of Chelsea's matches and 62% of Bournemouth's.
Do Chelsea and Bournemouth matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 62% of Chelsea's recent matches and 78% of Bournemouth's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Chelsea edge out Bournemouth 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Chelsea beat Bournemouth 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, Regular Season - 38, in the Premier League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Chelsea 2.63 xG and Bournemouth 1.17 xG, a combined 3.80. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Chelsea attack 1.42 / defence 0.91 against Bournemouth attack 0.85 / defence 1.05, drawn from 75/75 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Chelsea 68% | Draw 17% | Bournemouth 14%, with Chelsea to win its most likely call at 68%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 73%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 90% and landed. Over 3.5 was 53% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 64% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 57% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Chelsea 56%, Bournemouth 59%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Chelsea's trading profile (75 games, 37 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did.
Bournemouth's trading profile (75 games, 37 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Chelsea 1.39 PPG, Bournemouth 1.16 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Chelsea win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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