Mansion Sports – The final Premier League match of 2025 will see Chelsea face Bournemouth in a fixture filled with pressure for both teams.

Played at Stamford Bridge, this match on matchday 19 represents an important opportunity to close the competitive calendar with a positive result while maintaining league position.

The match is scheduled to take place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, 30 December 2025 at 19:30 local time.

The hosts failed to collect any points from their most recent meeting with Aston Villa, while Bournemouth suffered a heavy defeat in their away match against Brentford.

Before this match begins, let us review Mansion Sports’ prediction for the Chelsea vs Bournemouth lineups December 2025 below.

Condition of Both Teams Ahead of the Match

Chelsea

Chelsea are at risk of ending the calendar year with a disappointing result after surrendering a narrow lead in a 2–1 defeat against third-placed Aston Villa in Saturday’s match at Stamford Bridge.

Joao Pedro scored in back-to-back Premier League matches to give his side a slim advantage at half-time, but The Blues were ultimately unable to respond to the dominant impact of Ollie Watkins from the bench, as the striker scored twice within 21 minutes and ended Chelsea’s four-match unbeaten home run.

As a result, Chelsea dropped to fifth place and sit below Liverpool, with only goal difference keeping them ahead of Manchester United in the Premier League standings.

Enzo Maresca, who served a touchline ban last weekend, will be concerned by the fact that his side have now won only one of their last five Premier League matches (D3, L2), including a goalless draw in the reverse fixture against Bournemouth earlier this month.

With Chelsea facing the same opponent twice in one month for the first time since 1998, they can draw some confidence from winning two of their last three home matches against Bournemouth, although in the January meeting at Stamford Bridge they required a 95th-minute equaliser to secure a 2–2 draw.

The Blues are also known for strong performances in their final home match of the calendar year, having recorded 13 wins, eight draws, and just one defeat from their last 22 such fixtures.

Bournemouth

Significant optimism surrounded Bournemouth after they ended October in second place with five wins, three draws, and just one defeat from their opening nine Premier League matches.

However, since then The Cherries have suffered a sharp decline in form, collecting only four points from nine winless matches since their last victory over Nottingham Forest on 26 October.

The south coast side endured one of their worst results of the season in the away match against Brentford, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a consolation goal in a heavy 4–1 defeat, extending their run of five consecutive losses against The Bees.

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola will be anxious about the fact that his team possess the worst away defensive record in the Premier League, conceding 27 goals from nine away matches, particularly as they face one of the league’s fourth-highest scoring sides.

The Cherries’ defence must clearly tighten if the visitors are to have any chance of defeating Chelsea for the first time since Dan Gosling scored an 84th-minute winner in a 1–0 victory at Stamford Bridge in December 2019.

Their hopes are further hindered by a record of just one win from their last seven end-of-year league matches (D1, L5).

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups – December 2025

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill continues his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, while midfielders Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia remain sidelined with thigh problems.

The hosts must also await confirmation on Marc Cucurella’s condition after the left-back was withdrawn in the second half of last weekend’s defeat due to a hamstring complaint.

Malo Gusto, who replaced Cucurella against Aston Villa, could make his 11th Premier League start of the season if the Spaniard is not fit, particularly as alternative option Jorrel Hato is also doubtful after being absent from the squad on Saturday.

Changes may also occur at the heart of defence, with Wesley Fofana pushing to replace Benoit Badiashile as Trevoh Chalobah’s partner.

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)

Meanwhile, Iraola has previously confirmed that Tyler Adams will be sidelined for two to three months after suffering an MCL injury in the 4–4 draw against Manchester United.

Adams joins Bournemouth’s injury list alongside forward Ben Gannon-Doak and defenders Veljko Milosavljevic and Matai Akinmboni.

Alex Scott is hopeful of overcoming his fitness issue after being withdrawn late in the defeat to Brentford.

David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, and Evanilson all appeared as substitutes at half-time at the Gtech Community Stadium, opening the possibility of starting roles against Chelsea.

This match is not merely about three points, but also about ending the year with confidence.

By examining the Chelsea vs Bournemouth lineups December 2025, the contest at Stamford Bridge is expected to be tight and intense, providing an intriguing conclusion to both teams’ journeys throughout 2025.