Chelsea vs Aston Villa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Enzo Maresca has worked his magic on this Blues side this season.
After their hard-fought victory against FC Heidenheim in the midweek UEFA Conference League, Chelsea return to Premier League action as they take on Unai Emery’s Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, looking to maintain their unbeaten streak.
Chelsea have made an encouraging start to the season under Enzo Maresca who has made the Blues an entertaining side to watch. The Blues are currently occupying the third spot in the league having accumulated 22 points from the starting 12 games of the season. They have also done well in the UEFA Conference League winning all of their games thus far. Enzo Maresca has a tough decision to make in the upcoming games with many players catching the eye in other competitions.
Aston Villa on the other hand after a good start to the season are struggling at the moment. They are without a win in their previous seven games with Unai Emery facing a tough spell with the team for the first time. The recent run of poor form has seen his side drop to eighth in the standings having gathered 19 points so far. Hopefully, a win here can kickstart the season again for his side.
Kick-Off:
Sunday, 1 December 2024 at 1:30 PM UK; 7:00 PM IST
Location: Stamford Bridge
Form:
Chelsea (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-W
Aston Villa (in all competitions): L-L-L-D-D
Players to Watch
Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
While Cole Palmer has been receiving all the plaudits for Chelsea, Nicolas Jackson has been an unsung hero for the Blues who are in impressive form this season. He has scored seven goals in the league this season while also providing another three assists. Many legends of the game are already hailing him for improving his game this season evidenced by his solo goal against Leicester City in the previous game which sealed the victory for them.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
Ollie Watkins has emerged as one of the consistent performers for Aston Villa who is delivering goals regularly for the team. He has scored six goals in the Premier League this season while also adding another two assists to his name. Known for his clinical finishing and burst of pace, Watkins can prove to be a dangerous man for the visitors here.
Match Facts
- Chelsea secured a 2-1 win over Leicester City in the previous league outing
- Aston Villa played a 2-2 thriller against Crystal Palace in the previous league outing
- Chelsea have scored 14 goals in the previous five games
Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Both teams to score in this game– 1/2 with sky bet
- Tip 2: Chelsea to win this game– 8/11 with William HILL
- Tip 3: Cole Palmer to score a goal anytime– 6/5 with bet365
Injury & Team News
Reece James has been unfortunate with injuries for some time now and has suffered another setback after being confirmed to miss several weeks. Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto should be available for this game after getting enough time to recover from their respective knocks.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa will be without Amadou Onana and Jacob Ramsey for this clash after suffering from a knock and hamstring injury respectively. There is a chance that Onana can make it to the match day squad with still some training sessions left to prepare. Emiliano Martinez will be relied upon to deny the Blues again after his heroics in the midweek.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 166
Chelsea – 69
Aston Villa– 60
Draws – 37
Predicted lineup
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-4-1-1):
Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn; Rogers; Watkins
Match Prediction for Chelsea vs Aston Villa
The Blues have performed admirably in recent games and will be heading into this game in high spirits as compared to their visitors who are struggling at the moment. Although the London Giants will be favourites for the three points, they will have to be wary of the threat Villans can present in this game.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Aston Villa
Telecast for Chelsea vs Aston Villa
India – Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
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US – NBC Sports
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