Article: Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Written by: Reagan Oluoch
Date Published: 01-12-2024
Chelsea vs Aston Villa EPL Week 13 Betting Prediction, Odds, and Stats
The Premier League is back in action with another exciting round of matches, as Chelsea hosts Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea vs. Aston Villa EPL showdown pits fifth-placed Chelsea against ninth-placed Aston Villa after successful performances midweek in Europe.
Villa’s stellar home performance starkly contrasts their struggles on the road. Let’s examine both teams’ current form and head-to-head record and check player availability to help you place smarter bets.
Key Takeaways
- Aston Villa travel to London to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 1st December 2024 at 13:00 UTC.
- Chelsea have only nine of their 22 points at home in the Premier League this season.
- Chelsea are winless in their last three games against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
- Aston Villa have lost two matches away from home against Chelsea in the Premier League.
- We predict a narrow win for Chelsea at home, but both teams to score.
League | Match | Date | Stadium |
Premier League | Chelsea vs Aston Villa | 1st of December, 13:30 UTC | Stamford Bridge |
Chelsea vs Aston Villa EPL News
Despite the pre-season skepticism surrounding Chelsea’s squad depth and organizational turbulence, Enzo Maresca has defied expectations with a remarkable start to his managerial tenure. The Italian tactician has guided the Blues to an impressive third-place finish in the Premier League. They were on level with Arsenal on points and have suffered only two defeats in the campaign thus far.
Maresca’s tactical understanding has been further highlighted by Chelsea’s European campaign, where they secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Heidenheim in the UEFA Conference League.
Aston Villa defies expectations, having secured a top-four finish last season and holding European giants Juventus to a tactical 0-0 draw in the Champions League. In their midweek European fixture, they were agonizingly close to victory. But Morgan Rogers’ late goal was controversially disallowed due to Diego Carlos’s perceived foul on the goalkeeper.
Unai Emery’s side is currently facing a challenging domestic run. They are winless in their last four Premier League matches, with two draws and two losses. This is their longest winless streak since the 2022 campaigns under Emery and predecessor Steven Gerrard.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Week 13: Current Form
Chelsea picked up another impressive 2-0 away win to Heidenheim in the Conference League fixture. On the other hand, Aston Villa picked up a massive point in their 0-0 draw to Juventus.
Chelsea News: Current Form
Brighton have captured media attention this season, alongside Liverpool’s impressive performance under Arne Slot. Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea has remained relatively unnoticed. Yet, they are steadily emerging as a formidable presence in the league.
Chelsea emerged from consecutive draws with a spirited 2-1 victory over Leicester City. The match ultimately precipitated Steve Cooper’s departure from Leicester’s helm, highlighting the razor-thin margins in Premier League management.
Aston Villa News: Current Form
Aston Villa’s victory drought continues. Unai Emery’s squad has been winless in its previous seven matches across all competitions. Last Saturday, their latest Premier League encounter ended in a 2-2 stalemate against Crystal Palace, and Villa had to fight back twice to secure a single point.
Despite earning a draw against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, the team faced disappointment with the onfield decision. This is when Morgan Rogers’ stoppage-time strike was controversially disallowed following a VAR review.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa – Head-to-Head Stats
In head-to-head encounters, Chelsea holds the upper hand with 69 victories compared to Aston Villa’s 60 wins across their 166 meetings throughout history.
However, Chelsea currently faces a challenging streak. They have gone three Premier League games without a win against Aston Villa, their longest winless run since a five-game stretch that concluded in 2007.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
The latest sports news reveals that Chelsea’s Reece James faced an injury setback and is set to remain on the sidelines longer. On the other hand, Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana and Jacob Ramsey are set to miss out from a knock and hamstring injury, respectively.
Chelsea Lineup:
Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Aston Villa Lineup:
Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn; Rogers; Watkins
Chelsea vs Aston Villa EPL Betting Prediction
Our betting offer for Chelsea as home favorites at 1.675 aligns with my analysis of their playing lately.
Chelsea’s goal-scoring consistency is quite promising—they’ve scored at least once in their last 30 EPL matches.
These value plays are worth looking at if you’re betting online:
- Chelsea Moneyline & Over 2.5 Goals: 1.46
- Substitute player to score (Yes): 2.7
- BTTS (Yes): 1.52
Summary Chelsea vs Aston Villa EPL
The numbers suggest Chelsea is your best bet in this Premier League matchup. The plethora of attacking options rested midweek could make a huge difference. Villa could deal better with away games, which makes the current odds quite appealing.
Where to Bet Chelsea vs Aston Villa EPL
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