Premier League: Chelsea vs Bournemouth 10/10/2026

Chelsea continue to struggle defensively despite their attacking quality, while Bournemouth could exploit their weaknesses in an open game, making BTTS and over 2.5 goals an appealing option.

Combo Bet

Xabi Alonso still hasn’t managed to get Chelsea sorted. Up front, thanks to their individual quality, they always create chances, but at the back they have serious problems. They went into the break with just one point from their last three league games and the worst defensive record in the league.

Bournemouth are in a transitional period too, with a record of 0-3-2 across the first five rounds. The squad is there, but Iraola leaving has upset the balance, and it will be interesting to see how they cope with something they’re not used to: European games in midweek.

I think Chelsea will have a really tough job against a side that shows its best in this kind of match. Looking at how poor their defence is, I thought about the Asian team total over 1.0 for the visitors, but not many bookmakers offer it.
Along the same lines, I’m backing an open game where the underdog finds the net. So the pick is the BTTS + over 2.5 combo, which is available at odds around 1.80.