Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Enzo Maresca’s side should be favourites for this fixture, as they host an Aston Villa side potentially looking to capitalise on any mishaps Chelsea may present themselves.

Chelsea are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games and the Blues boast a terrific record in this fixture, having not lost in the last three meetings between the two teams. Chelsea have won five of the previous seven meetings at Stamford Bridge between the two teams.

Expect goals in this fixture, as both teams have scored in 83% of Chelsea's home league games this season and in 83% of Aston Villa's away fixtures. Nicolas Jackson has undoubtedly shown improvement in this Chelsea side, as the Senegalese international has seven goals this season and has scored three in his last five Premier League games.

The Blues should record a victory over Unai Emery’s side and expect Nicolas Jackson to contribute. The Senegalese has become pivotal for Chelsea, and we can see him scoring here.

Chelsea 2-1 Aston Villa

Chelsea hopes to continue their fine form this season as they host an Aston Villa side chasing the top four places once again this season.

Date: 01/12/2024
Location: Stamford Bridge, London.
Kick-Off: 1.30 pm

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side, have shown significant progress this season and, admittedly based on pre-season expectations, are exceeding their aspirations this campaign. Chelsea have shown this season that minor tweaks are needed to compete with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City, and the Blues look on course to secure a Champions League spot this season.

Chelsea are in third place in the Premier League, only a point behind second-placed Manchester City, meaning a win would move the Blues above the Champions (since the Champions face Liverpool at Anfield). Interestingly, Chelsea could be six points behind Liverpool if Manchester City beat Liverpool, but highly unlikely. However, Brighton and Hove Albion could capitalise on this game and move into the top four should Chelsea fail to beat Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are also lurking in the background, should results fall their way, This season, the Villains have had to cope with the fixture overload of the Premier League and European Football and this season, the form has been relatively mixed for the Villains. Unai Emery’s side have won five from their 12 league games this season and have recorded 19 points from 12 games. A win for Aston Villa could move the visitors into the top six should Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur drop points.

The two sides met three times last season, with both league meetings ending in a stalemate and Chelsea succeeding in the FA Cup.

The game will be available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Chelsea are expected to play Wesley Fofana in the absence of Malo Gusto and Reece James.

Amadou Onana and Jacob Ramsey are both expected to miss the game at Stamford Bridge.

The recent history between the two sides suggests that Chelsea would be the overwhelming favourites for this game. The Blues boast a terrific record in this fixture, having not lost in the last three meetings between the two teams. Chelsea have won five of the previous seven meetings at Stamford Bridge between the two teams. Despite both sides being involved in high-scoring affairs this season, less than 2.5 goals have been scored in this fixture in five of the last seven meetings between the two sides.

Chelsea and Enzo Maresca have indeed shown terrific progress under his tenure this season, as the Blues will be heading into this game with five unbeaten in all competitions. Chelsea have won three of their previous five in all competitions, and in the Premier League, the hosts are unbeaten in their previous four games. Chelsea last suffered defeat in the league when they travelled to Anfield and lost 2-1 to league leaders Liverpool.

Interestingly, the hosts have performed much more admirably on their travels than their home form suggests. At Stamford Bridge, the Blues have only won two of their six home Premier League games, averaging 1.5 points at home. In comparison, Chelsea have one of the stronger away records in the Premier League, averaging 2.11 points per game - with four wins, a draw and a single loss.

In their most recent game, Chelsea recorded a 2-0 win over Heidenheim to maintain their 100% record in the UEFA Europa Conference League. In their previous league game against Leicester, the Blues recorded a 2-1 victory in an ill-contested affair in which seven yellow cards were brandished. Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez’s goals ensured Enzo Maresca’s victory.

Coincidentally, Aston Villa endured the same fate that beholds the Blues when analysing their form this season. The Villains have averaged 1.5 points per game at home this season, although the visitors have averaged 1.67 points away from home on their travels. Aston Villa are struggling to maintain consistency at this stage of the season, as Unai Emery’s side are winless in their previous seven.

Away from home, Aston Villa have lost their previous three in all competitions whilst losing their last two in the Premier League. In their most recent game, Aston Villa were controversially denied a last-minute winner against Juventus in the Champions League. In their most recent league game, Crystal Palace frustrated Unai Emery’s side, as the struggling Eagles grabbed a point at Villa Park.

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