Chelsea
BournemouthChelsea welcome Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge for a Premier League Round 6 clash, looking to arrest a recent dip in form. The hosts sit 10th in the table with seven points from their opening five fixtures, while the visitors remain in 17th place, still searching for their first victory of the campaign.
Contrasting recent trajectories
Chelseaβs early-season momentum has stalled, with two defeats and a draw in their last three league outings, including a heavy 3-0 reverse at Brentford. Prior to that, they showed attacking promise with victories over Fulham and Brighton. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have proven difficult to break down but lack a cutting edge.
They have drawn three of their last four Premier League matches against Everton, Newcastle, and Brentford, though a recent 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool highlighted their ongoing struggles to secure all three points.
Key absences for both sides
Team news presents challenges for both managers. Chelsea will be without striker Joao Pedro, who has been among their stronger recent performers, due to a knee injury. Midfielder Moises Caicedo is also sidelined with a calf issue.
Bournemouth face their own midfield depletion, with Alex Scott ruled out by a thigh injury. Justin Kluivert and David Brooks are also listed as unavailable for the visitors.
Chelsea's historical edge
History strongly favours the home side in this fixture. Chelsea have not lost to Bournemouth in their last 10 encounters across all competitions, registering five wins and five draws. Recent meetings have often been tightly contested, including a pair of 2-2 draws at Stamford Bridge, but the Blues have consistently avoided defeat against their south-coast rivals.
Broadcast information for Chelsea vs Bournemouth
Viewers in the United States can watch the match on NBC, NBCSN, or Telemundo, with streaming available via fubo Sports Network. In Germany, coverage is provided by Sky Sport Premier League and WOW, while French audiences can tune in to CANAL+ Sport.
Australian fans have access via Stan Sport, and Canadian viewers can stream the fixture on DAZN Canada. In Portugal, DAZN holds the broadcasting rights.