The last matchday of the Premier League season has little on the line, as most of the teams have settled their positions on the board. However, there are some emotions left at the top of the table. Apart from the title fight, we refer to the duels involving the teams from 5th to 8th place, as the spots for the Europa League and Conference League are at stake. Currently, things are as follows:
5th. Tottenham, 63 pts
6th. Chelsea, 60 pts
7th. Newcastle, 57 pts
8th. Manchester United, 57 pts
Chelsea is looking to overtake Tottenham. Even if it looks almost impossible due to the Spurs facing the worst team in the league, they must beat a tricky Bournemouth.
When:
Sunday, May 19, 11:00 am ET at Stamford Bridge
Betting Odds:
Chelsea 1.479
Bournemouth 6.16
Draw Offs:
5.65
Where can I watch it?
ESPN
Why Bet on Chelsea?
With Chelsea hosting their last match of the Premier League season, there is a chance that they will be able to get away with their share of the plan. However, they also need Sheffield United to do the performance of their season and stop Tottenham from getting even a draw.
We have to point out the great momentum of the Blues, following four straight wins. Mauricio Pochettino and his players are finally hitting form after a largely frustrating campaign, and that late burst has seen them move up the table in the hunt for European qualification.
A Spurs defeat at Sheffield United is needed if Chelsea are to finish fifth and reach the Europa League, but sixth in the Premier League will be secured if the Blues can pick up at least a point at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
In case Manchester United lose the FA Cup final, they would get their Europa League ticket either way.
Why Bet on Bournemouth?
Bournemouth, the 11th-placed team on the scoreboards, will be the judge for Chelsea’s last presentation. They have had an excellent campaign compared to the expectations, but come from a two-match losing streak, and they have not much to play for. Maybe finishing inside the top ten for the second time in their Premier League history could be a good motivation.
Then again, the Cherries have enjoyed a superb campaign, as they are four spots higher than they were in their last season. They are level on points with Brighton, so they could finish ten if they take points and the Seagulls fail to do so against Manchester United.
However, in front, they have a needy Chelsea team with great momentum, so the club must prioritize being solid at the back to prevent Cole Palmer and Co from doing too much damage. Those from the South Coast have received five goals in the last two games, and the defense has been their Achilles Heel all season. Their 65 goals against make them the second-worst defense outside the relegation zone (they just received one less than Nottingham Forest).
Final Betting Analysis: Chelsea vs. Bournemouth
Chelsea are playing their best football of the season, and the easing of their injury crisis has further lifted the mood.
We must add that Nkunku (who should have been the star addition this campaign) returned at a great level from injury. Nicola Jackson has also raised his level a little, so the revelation of the season (Cole Palmer) is no longer carrying the weight of the team attack alone. Those aren’t great news for a team as fragile at the back as Bournemouth.
Sometimes, the Cherries come to life just to steam-roll a Big Six side, and Chelsea was one of the victims some years ago, falling 4-0. However, this won’t be the case this time, as the Blues will get a convincing 3-0 victory to close the season full of hope for the future.
Go for a victory for the locals at 1.479. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $47.9 for a total payout of $147.9.
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