Kenya, 6 December 2025 – Bournemouth welcome Chelsea to the Vitality Stadium this weekend in a match that promises intensity, pressure and plenty of storylines for both teams.
With the Premier League season approaching its halfway point, the two sides meet in very different circumstances, but with the same urgency to collect points.
This game is another chance for Bournemouth to improve their results, having lost four and drawn four of their last five matches.
The Vitality Stadium has become a difficult place to visit, with high energy, aggressive pressing and a supportive crowd giving Bournemouth the belief that they can hurt any opponent, including the traditional giants. They have lost only one of the last five at home.
Chelsea enters the match under pressure following a defeat to the newly promoted side Leeds United. Despite possessing one of the most expensive squads in the league, consistency has been the Blues’ biggest enemy.
Their performances have swung between impressive and frustrating, with missed chances, defensive lapses and injuries slowing their progress. Every match now feels like an opportunity to reset expectations, and every setback fuels questions about direction and leadership.
This visit to Bournemouth is far from straightforward.
The Cherries have shown they can disrupt possession-based sides, especially with their quick transitions and willingness to commit numbers forward.
