Chelsea vs Aston Villa Match Preview – Premier League Prediction & Betting Tips 01/12/2024
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Premier League Prediction Match Details
The first Premier League game of the December period will see Chelsea host Aston Villa on Super Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Both teams are looking to strengthen their positions in the league standings.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea has shown better form this season under the management of Enzo Maresca, as the Blues have remained unbeaten in five straight games. Enzo Maresca’s men edged an impressive 2-1 win over Leicester City the last time out in the Premier League and then followed it up by beating Heidenheim on Thursday, making it a perfect four consecutive wins from four in the UEFA Conference League. The Blues sit in third place in the Premier League heading into Matchday 13, above Arsenal on goal difference, and have lost just twice in the Premier League this season. The combination of Nikolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Madueke, and Neto has been fruitful so far for the Blues, as they have 23 league goals this season, making them the third-scoring team in the league.
Home form for the London side has been excellent as they come into this with a nine-match unbeaten run across all competitions, and this will provide a big boost in their wake for the top four this season.
Arsenal Preview & Form
Aston Villa have been far from their best in their recent games this season, as the Villains have gone seven league games without a win, including crashing out of the Carabao Cup. Their most recent outing in the Premier League ended in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, with Villa showing defensive vulnerability in the game as they had to come from behind to salvage a point. They then follow the draw with a goalless draw in their midweek clash against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Villains have dropped from the four as they head to Stamford Bridge, sitting eighth in the league standings but are only three points behind Chelsea.
Unai Emery will be hoping to see his side end their three away games losing streak across all competitions. During this period, the Villians conceded seven goals while only scoring once.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Barkley, Tielemans; Bailey, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins
Chelsea vs Aston Villa H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea
- Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea
- Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
- Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa
- Chelsea 0-2 Aston Villa
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Match Stats
- Chelsea have scored in each of their last 11 matches.
- Chelsea failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 6 home matches.
- 67% of Villa’s matches have had over 2.5 goals.
- Villa has conceded 2 goals or more in each of their last 3 matches.
- Villa has scored 32% of their goals after the 75th minute.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Prediction Betting Tips
Aston Villa has enjoyed success in each of their last four visits to Stamford, and this will provide inspiration for the Villains to end their winless run, but facing unbeaten Chelsea since their opening defeat could be a tough test. Our prediction in this game is that Aston Villa will win or draw, and both teams score.
