All eyes will be on Stamford Bridge when two of the Premier League's top four teams battle for supremacy on Saturday, 27 December 2025.
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Chelsea vs Aston Villa predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Chelsea's last seven matches.
- Aston Villa's last five games produced goals at both ends.
- The Villans have won 10 consecutive matches across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Aston Villa
Despite being the underdogs, Aston Villa have had an impressive run of results, stringing together a 10-match winning streak across all competitions.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are on a three-game unbeaten run, but they have managed only two wins in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Keeping in mind that Aston Villa lost only one of their last five trips to this stadium (excluding extra time), we are confident that the visitors will hold their own for 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea priced as favourites
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Chelsea are coming off a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Newcastle. They had to claw their way back into the game after conceding twice in the first 20 minutes.
Following their wins against Cardiff and Everton, the Blues are now on a three-match unbeaten run.
Aston Villa, in contrast, have been nothing short of impressive, winning 10 consecutive matches across all competitions. They have also been efficient goal scorers, finding the net at least twice in nine of those matches.
As things stand, Aston Villa and Chelsea are third and fourth in the Premier League, respectively.
On that note, Chelsea are the expected winners at 5/6 (1.83). Teams with these odds generally have a 54.5% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Aston Villa registered the first goal in five of their last seven matches, Aston Villa to score first has an appealing look at 7/5 (2.40). That one has a 41.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last six clashes between Chelsea and Aston Villa, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them.
However, going a bit further than that, Aston Villa have been the dominant side with a 4-2-2 win-draw-loss record in their last eight H2Hs. They also won two of their last three Premier League trips to Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea preview: No new injury concerns
Chelsea will be without just about three players who are not too crucial to Enzo Maresca's game plans against this in-form Aston Villa side. Levi Colwill remains sidelined with an injury, as do Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia, who continues his lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Palmer, Garnacho & Pedro.
Last five matches
- Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea
- Cardiff 1-3 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-0 Everton
- Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea
- Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea
Aston Villa preview: Eyeing their 11th consecutive victory
Aston Villa have a fair few absentees ahead of this Premier League encounter.Harvey Elliott is expected to be out because of an injury, alongside defensive options Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings. Ross Barkley is another player who is also unavailable due to an injury setback, while Evann Guessand is out due to AFCON involvement.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers & Watkins.
Last five matches
- Aston Villa 2-1 Man United
- West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa
- Basel 1-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal
- Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa
Player to watch: Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa have scored five goals in their last two matches and four of them came from Morgan Rogers. The former Middlesbrough midfielder scored braces in his last two appearances and will fancy his chances against Chelsea this weekend.