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Today's Best Betting Tips for Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Prediction 1
Over 2.5 Goals
39/40 (1.98)
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Prediction 2
BTTS
10/11 (1.91)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Aston Villa have improved a lot during the short period Steven Gerrard has been manager of the club but the home side face another tough test in the Premier League this weekend when they take on Chelsea. The visitors might not be at full strength but the bookmakers still fancy Chelsea to win the game.
Over 2.5 Goals
There is a good chance that we will be treated to lots of goalmouth action in this Boxing Day game as five of the last seven meetings between Aston Villa and Chelsea have produced over 2.5 goals. At least three goals have been scored in three of Villa's last five outings, while four of Chelsea's last six matches in all competitions have produced over 2.5 goals.
BTTS
We've predicted both teams to score in this game as that has been the case in five of the last six encounters between the two clubs. Both teams have scored in three of Aston Villa's last five matches and the hots have only kept one clean sheet during that period, while five of Chelsea's last six outings have ended with both teams getting on the scoreboard.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Stats, Markets & Odds
ChelseaAston Villa vs Chelsea | |||
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26/12/21 EPL | Aston Villa  Aston Villa | 1 - 3 |  Chelsea Chelsea |
22/09/21 EFL Cup | Chelsea Chelsea | 1 - 1 | Aston Villa Aston Villa |
11/09/21 EPL | Chelsea Chelsea | 3 - 0 | Aston Villa Aston Villa |
23/05/21 EPL | Aston Villa Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Chelsea Chelsea |
28/12/20 EPL | Chelsea Chelsea | 1 - 1 | Aston Villa Aston Villa |
Aston Villa | |||
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Last 5 | |||
15/01/22 EPL | Aston Villa Aston Villa | 2 - 2 |  Man Utd Man Utd |
10/01/22 FA Cup | Man Utd Man Utd | 1 - 0 | Aston Villa Aston Villa |
02/01/22 EPL | Brentford  Brentford | 2 - 1 | Aston Villa Aston Villa |
14/12/21 EPL | Norwich  Norwich | 0 - 2 | Aston Villa Aston Villa |
11/12/21 EPL | Liverpool  Liverpool | 1 - 0 | Aston Villa Aston Villa |
Chelsea | |||
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Last 5 | |||
18/01/22 EPL |  Brighton Brighton | 1 - 1 | Chelsea Chelsea |
15/01/22 EPL |  Man City Man City | 1 - 0 | Chelsea Chelsea |
12/01/22 EFL Cup |  Tottenham Tottenham | 0 - 1 | Chelsea Chelsea |
08/01/22 FA Cup | Chelsea Chelsea | 5 - 1 |  Chesterfield Chesterfield |
05/01/22 EFL Cup | Chelsea Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Tottenham Tottenham |
Chelsea need to win to secure a top-four finish
Aston Villa made the trip to Norwich last time out and managed to come away with all 3pts. A 34th-minute effort from Ramsey opened the scoring in Aston Villa's favour after good work from Watkins. Watkins then turned goalscorer in late in the second half to end any hopes of a possible comeback for Norwich. Villa now sit 10th in the table and could move above local rivals Leicester if they better the Foxes Boxing Day result.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup: Martínez, Tuanzebe, Mings, Targett, Konsa, McGinn, Chukwuemeka, Cash, Luiz, Ramsey & Watkins
Many expected Chelsea's trip to Wolves to be tight, tense and low-scoring, and that is just what they got. The game ended goalless and Wolves were the happier of the two clubs come the final whistle as Chelsea dropped more points on the league leaders and now sit 3rd behind Man City and Liverpool.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup: Mendy, Silva, Azpilicueta, Alonso, Rüdiger, James, Kanté, Kovačić , Saúl, Mount & Pulisic
Team News
Aston Villa: Nakamba, Traore, Buendia, Young, Bailey, El Ghazi, Steer, Sanson and Davies could all miss out for the hosts.
Chelsea: Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Christensen, Lukaku, Werner, Havertz, Hudson-Odoi, Chilwell and Ziyech might not be available on Boxing Day.
Q&A – Aston Villa vs Chelsea
- Who are the favourites to win? – Chelsea are the favourites.
- What was the score when these two teams last met? – Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa, League Cup 22/9/21, Chelsea won on penalties.
- What time is kick-off? – 15:00 GMT, 16:00 CET.
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