BOU vs CHE Dream11 Team Prediction Bournemouth vs Chelsea Club Friendlies Live Score July 28

BOU vs CHE Dream 11: Chelsea is back in action as they take on Bournemouth in their first official friendly of the season. Thomas Tuchel and his side are the reigning European champions as they emerged victors in the UCL final against Manchester City in Porto on 30 May. The Blues have played a training game against Peterborough United at Cobham training ground, followed by an in-house clash in Dublin last week.

BOU vs CHE Dream 11 Team Prediction

Bournemouth appointed Scott Parker last month to replace Jonathan Woodgate. Parker is an ex-Chelsea and Spurs midfielder who was previously managing Fulham. The Cherries narrowly missed on a Premier League berth after losing to Brentford in the play-offs.

Date: July 28, Wednesday
Kick-Off: 00:15 AM (IST)
Venue: Vitality Stadium

Recent Form

Chelsea: WLWLL

Bournemouth: LWLWL

Head-to-Head

Surprisingly, in the last five meetings between the two sides, Bournemouth and Chelsea are even stevens. Both teams have won two games apiece. Their last game was drawn 2-2.

Chelsea News 

Injury Report and Unavailability: Chelsea are yet to make a big signing this season. Their French and German contingent is back for the side after their EURO run. However, this game might be too soon for them. There are no injuries reported.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

Tuchel has been working with a young side for two weeks now. They have perhaps a last game to impress him and force their way into his plans for the upcoming season.

Third-choice goalkeeper Jamie Cumming should be starting in at goal, while D Zappacosta, E Ampadu, A Christensen, and M Alonso are likely to be the back four in defence. Drinkwater and Barkley could partner in central midfield. Ziyech and Calum Hudson-Odoi would play in the attacking midfield positions and provide service to Tammy Abraham up top.

Chelsea Starting XI (Likely)

Jamie Cumming, Davide Zappacosta, Ethan Ampadu, Andreas Christensen; Marcos Alonso, Danny Drinkwater, Ross Barkley, Hakim Ziyech, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Tammy Abraham.

Bournemouth News

Injury Report and Unavailability: There are no injuries reported.

Expected Changes and Strategy: M Travers should be starting in at goal, while J Zemura, C Mepham, S Cook, D Rico are expected to start in defence. L Cook, J Lerma, D Brooks, and new signing E Marcondes could feature in the midfield region. D Solanke and J Anthony should partner upfront.

Bournemouth Starting XI (Likely)

Mark Travers, Jordan Zemura, Chris Mepham, Steve Cook, Diego Rico, Lewis Cook, Jefferson Lerma, David Brooks, Emiliano Marcondes, Dominic Solanke, Jaidon Anthony.

Captain Options

Hakim Ziyech scored a hat-trick in the last game as Chelsea put six goals past Peterborough. The Moroccan international would be looking to replicate the performance. He is also on some set pieces. In the absence of first-team regulars, he would be looking to make his mark tonight.

Tammy Abraham scored 6 goals and provided two assists from 22 appearances last season. He had started the season with a bang under Frank Lampard. However, under Tuchel he was usually on the sidelines as Timo Werner and Kai Havertz took his spot. He could prove to be a good choice as captain.

Differential Picks

Calum Huson Odoi is a skillful player who can destroy the best defenses on his day. He had 2 goals and 3 assists last season in the league. However, most of his appearances had come from the bench.

Dominic Solanke is an ex-Chelsea forward who can pack a punch for Bournemouth. He would be looking to prove a point against his old side. He had 15 goals and 11 assists in the Championship last season. If the Cherries were to cause an upset here, he would be heavily involved.

BOU vs CHE Dream 11 Teams

GK: M Travers
DEF: A Christensen, D Zappacosta, M Alonso, D Rico
MID: R Barkley, H Ziyech, C Hudson-Odoi, D Brooks
FOR: T Abraham, D Solanke

Where to Watch: The game can be streamed live on the 5th Stand App and on the Chelseafc website.

Who will win?

Bournemouth is at home and on a 3-match unbeaten streak against Chelsea. However, the visitors will be buoyed by their returning stars who might get some minutes. The BOU vs CHE Today Match Prediction odds are in favor of Chelsea to get the win here by 2 or more goals.