Premier League 2022-23: Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

On Saturday, the Blues will face Villa in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea heads into their home match against Villa on the back of three games without a defeat. They have won two of their last three league matches, which is as many as they had won in their previous 15 games altogether. The blues are currently 10th in the table with 38 points.

Villa has managed to go four matches without defeat in the Premier League, including three wins during that period. Currently, in the 11th position in the table, they have 38 points which are equal to Chelsea's but are behind the Blues, who are in 10th place due to the goal difference.

Kick-off

Saturday, 01-04-2023; 04:30 pm (GMT), 10:00 pm (IST)

Chelsea form (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-L

Aston Villa form (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-L

Player to watch

Chelsea: Joao Felix

In the last match before the international break, Felix found the net against Everton and will be looking forward to repeating that feat against Aston Villa. The young player's skills seem to be improving with each game, and it won't be long before he starts scoring and assisting more goals for Chelsea.

Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins

With 9 goals to his name in the Premier League this season, 6 of which were scored in his last 8 matches, the forward's speed makes him a valuable asset for counter-attacks. He is expected to be Aston Villa's key player once again when they face Chelsea in their upcoming match.

Match Facts

• Chelsea have won nine of their last 11 Premier League games against Aston Villa (D1 L1), with the only defeat in that run coming at Villa Park on the final day of the 2020-21 campaign.
• Aston Villa have won just one of their last 17 Premier League away games against Chelsea (D4 L12), losing six of the last seven since a 3-1 victory in December 2011.
• Chelsea have won two of their last three Premier League games (D1), as many wins as in their previous 15 combined (D6 L7). Indeed, the Blues have scored as many goals in their last three leagues matches (6) as they had in their previous 12.

Injury and Team News

Chelsea's Mendy and Kante have been training for weeks, but are likely to start on the bench. Thiago Silva is still out, and Fofana's hamstring problem makes his availability uncertain. Sterling is expected to make a comeback, and Mount is close to recovering. Although Havertz and James got injured during the international break, they may still be fit to play against Aston Villa.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa may see Kamara and Dendoncker make a return, and McGinn could retain his spot in midfield. Coutinho's participation remains uncertain due to a thigh issue, and Cash has withdrawn from Poland duty due to a calf problem.

Head to Head stats 

Matches – 161

Chelsea – 68

Aston Villa – 58

Draws – 35

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Kepa; Chalobah, Koulibaly, Cucurella; James, Kovacic, Enzo, Chilwell; Felix, Havertz, Sterling

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martinez; Young, Konsa, Mings, Moreno; McGinn, Luiz; Bailey, Buendia, Ramsey; Watkins.

Match Prediction

Chelsea and Aston Villa are both eager to win and keep their hopes of playing in Europe alive for next season. However, with Chelsea having the home advantage and a stronger squad, they are considered the favorites to win in a closely contested match.

Match Prediction: Chelsea 1-0 Aston Villa

Telecast

India: Hotstar, Star Sports HD

UK: Sky Sports

USA – NBC Sport

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