Published Dec 29, 4:02am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 29, 4:02am ET
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Updated Dec 29, 4:18am ET
The final night of Premier League action before the turn of the year is set for December 30. Find the odds and our Chelsea vs. Bournemouth picks here.
Chelsea's Champions League hopes have been knocked in recent weeks after failing to win in four of their last five. Last time out, they were beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa.
Bournemouth's poor run of form has seen them drop to 15th in the standings, and the Cherries will desperately need to return to form to avoid getting dragged into a relegation battle.
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| Chelsea | -172 |
| The Draw | +324 |
| Bournemouth | +495 |
Chelsea have dropped to fifth in the Premier League standings after failing to win for the fourth time in five fixtures on Saturday.
The Blues have been erratic in home games throughout the season, winning just four of their nine fixtures at Stamford Bridge. They have also conceded an average of 1.00 goal per game at home this season, and have netted a low average of 1.44 goals per game.
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Bournemouth had enjoyed a strong start to the season, but their winless run was stretched to nine games on Saturday following a 4-1 defeat at Brentford.
That loss leaves the Cherries sitting 15th in the standings, and they are just eight points above the drop zone.
But, confidence could be gained from the fact that they have played out three draws in their last four. But, on the road this season, they have won just one of their last nine.
| TOTAL | Chelsea | Bournemouth | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| Goals | 49 | 30 | 19 |
Bournemouth's poor form is incredibly challenging to dismiss this week.
Therefore, Chelsea could be expected to bounce back to their best form. The Blues have won six of their last ten matches against the Cherries at Stamford Bridge.
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Pick
Chelsea (-172)
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