Aston Villa vs Chelsea Prediction Prediction Match Details
Aston Villa will host Chelsea in a Premier League match on Saturday evening at Villa Park in Birmingham. Unai Emery’s team will aim to stay in the top four races, while the Blues will be eager to return to winning ways.
Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa are currently in high form, having won three consecutive matches in the league. In their last game, they came back from a goal down to secure a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at home. The Villians are currently in fourth place in the league standings with 66 points and are looking to continue their push for the UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Unai Emery’s side will be looking to open up a significant gap between themselves and Tottenham.
The Villans have displayed a strong performance in recent times, boasting an unbeaten run of five matches across all competitions. Unai Emery’s side has recorded four wins and one draw in their last five home matches, scoring 14 goals while keeping two clean sheets.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea’s recent form has been a mixed bag, having gone unbeaten in seven matches but also experiencing an FA Cup exit and a 5-0 defeat to Arsenal in their worst-ever Premier League London derby loss. This setback has hurt their chances of securing a spot in European competitions next season, as they currently sit in 9th place with 47 points from 32 games, trailing the top four by 19 points.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side has faced mounting pressure after failing to win any trophies this season and recording two wins, two losses, and three draws in their last five away games. The Blues have struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet during this run, while their attack has managed to score five goals on the road.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Match Stats
- 71% of Villa’s matches had over 2.5 goals scored.
- Villa have conceded at least one goal in 13 of their 17 home matches.
- Villa have scored two goals or more in each of their last three matches.
- 69% of Chelsea’s matches had over 2.5 goals scored.
- Chelsea have scored in 13 of their 16 away matches.
- Chelsea have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 13 away matches.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Prediction Betting Tips
Unai Emery’s team is in excellent form at the moment. In contrast, the Blues have lost two consecutive matches and appear to be heading for another defeat against Aston Villa. Aston Villa is a strong favorite for this match, having won their last five home games without losing. Therefore, we predict that Aston Villa will win.
