Bournemouth play host to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon looking for the win that would likely see them move back into the top half of the Premier League table.
Despite sitting down in 14th position in the standings, the Cherries trail the visitors to the Vitality Stadium by just the five points.
As for Chelsea, they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at Leeds United on Wednesday night to fall nine points adrift of leaders Arsenal.
Although Enzo Maresca's side currently sit in the Champions League qualification places, they are only three points ahead of 10th spot.
How the bookies see it: Value across the board
As a result of their defeat at Elland Road, bookmakers Bet365 have made Chelsea an 11/10 shot for this fixture.
Bournemouth, who boast a strong home record, are good value at 11/5, while the draw is available for an enticing 11/4.
The home side had been unbeaten in six Premier League home fixtures before losing 1-0 to a deflected goal against Everton on Tuesday.
Head to head: Reasons for both teams to be optimistic of win
All but five of the 23 competitive matches between these two clubs have taken place since 2015 when Bournemouth were promoted to the Premier League for the first time.
In 12 games since 2018, Bournemouth have recorded three wins and three draws, but they have not overcome Chelsea since a 1-0 triumph at Stamford Bridge in December 2019.
Chelsea hold a four-game unbeaten streak at the Vitality Stadium. However, they only won 1-0 last season after Robert Sanchez had saved a first-half penalty and Christopher Nkunku netted during the latter stages.
Player to watch: Kroupi, Neto to continue form
From Bournemouth's perspective, Junior Kroupi has been a big hit this season with four goals coming from 411 minutes of Premier League football.
The 19-year-old is competing with Evanilson for a spot down the middle of Andoni Iraola's attack, but the youngster could get the nod.
As for Chelsea, Pedro Neto has quietly moved onto five goals in this season's Premier League, as well as providing two assists.
Having been introduced as a half-time substitute at Leeds, the Portugal international should start this contest.
Despite contributing four goals and three assists, Joao Pedro has not recorded either since November 8.
Probable lineups:
Marco Senesi returns from a one-match ban for Bournemouth and will replace either Veljko Milosavljevic or Bafode Diakite in the middle of defence.
David Brooks, who was also suspended last time out, may replace Justin Kluivert, and Marcus Tavernier is an alternative for Amine Adli.
Tavernier could even be deployed in a deeper role with Tyler Adams serving a one-match ban for five yellow cards.
While Moises Caicedo remains banned for Chelsea, Wesley Fofana and Reece James could return in defence and midfield respectively.
Enzo Fernandez may get a rest, as could Estevao Willian, but Alejandro Garnacho and Marc Guiu are both pushing for starts.
Bournemouth: Petrovic; Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Tavernier; Adli, Brooks, Semenyo; Kroupi
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Santos; Neto, Pedro, Garnacho; Guiu
Anything else catch the eye?
Bournemouth possess the second-best defensive home record with five goals conceded in seven matches.
However, Chelsea have the joint-best attacking away record – along with Tottenham Hotspur – with 15 goals from seven outings.
Eleven different Chelsea players have contributed to their 25 goals in the top flight. As well as Neto scoring five, Enzo Fernandez and Pedro have four apiece.
There have been just two goals in the last two games between these sides at the Vitality Stadium.
Nevertheless, Bournemouth have had an extra day of recovery, while Chelsea have twice conceded three goals (at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the EFL Cup and Leeds) in games that Caicedo has not started this season.
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