Team news

Chelsea set Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto are anticipated to be available on Sunday after recuperating from injury and health problem, respectively.

Head coach Enzo Maresca had the high-end of making ten modifications to his starting XI for Thursday's Conference League win at Heidenheim, with Benoit Badiashile the only player retaining his location.

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana could be involved after missing out on two matches with a foot problem.

Jacob Ramsey stays out, but fit-again Boubacar Kamara returned to the Villa line-up against Juventus midweek, and Ezri Konsa was an unused substitute following a hip concern.

Match truths

Head-to-head

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  Aston Villa can make three succeeding away league wins versus Chelsea for just the second time, having done so in between 1930 and 1933.
  

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  Vacation home is vying to end up being the first going to team to keep 3 top-flight clean sheets at Stamford Bridge given that Everton from 1977 to 1984.
  

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  These teams also fulfilled in last season's FA Cup fourth round, with Chelsea progressing 3-1 in a replay at Villa Park after a goalless draw in the house.
  

Chelsea

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  Chelsea lost all eight league matches last season versus the teams that finished in the top 4 (D5, L3), and they've only taken one point from three conferences with those sides in 2024-25.
  

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  However, their only three defeats in the past 27 top-flight video games came away to Arsenal and Liverpool and in your home to Manchester City (W15, D9).
  

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  The Blues remain in threat of going 7 consecutive top-flight home matches without a tidy sheet from the beginning of a season for the very first time since a run of 9 in 1978-79.
  

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  Only 41% of Chelsea's points this season have actually come at home, the most affordable portion of any side this term.
  

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  Nicolas Jackson has actually been directly involved in 17 goals in his past 20 Premier League appearances, scoring 12 and setting up 5.
  

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  No player has created more possibilities from open play in the Premier League this season than Cole Palmer, with 28. Palmer has made 4 appearances in all competitors without ever scoring versus Aston Villa; he only has a worse record versus Liverpool, who he's faced 5 times.
  

Aston Villa

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  Aston Villa are winless in seven games in all competitions (D3, L4). It's their longest run without a triumph under Unai Emery.
  

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  They lost all three competitive away matches in November, having won five and drawn among their opening six components on the road this season.
  

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  Villa have actually earned 11 points from losing positions in 2024-25, behind just Manchester City's 13.
  

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  Their only tidy sheet in 17 league matches can be found in a 0-0 home draw against Manchester United last month. During that duration, Villa yielded 31 objectives, an average of 1.82 per video game.
  

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  Ollie Watkins could end up being the very first checking out player to score 3 match-winning goals at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.
  

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  Jhon Duran scored 5 goals in his very first 8 substitute appearances for Villa this season however has failed to score in eight subsequent cameos off the bench.
  

Goal Prediction

The groups were delighted with their scoring capability in 2 recent head-to-head matches, netting 4 objectives. We anticipate this objective parade to continue. Both opponents have been scoring a lot this season. Vacation home has slowed down, however they still produce numerous chances; their finishing is doing not have. Considering Chelsea has yielded in their last 7 Premier League matches, one might bet on Both Teams to Score (Yes).

Corner Prediction

These groups are among the league leaders in corner kicks made. They average about 6 corner kicks per game each, so a total of over 9.5 corners looks like an ideal bet, especially considering that this bet has actually hit in five consecutive Aston Villa matches in the EPL and seven head-to-head meetings at Stamford Bridge. Try the ">Bet9JA Promo Code YOHAIG for a attractive ₦100,000 Bonus when you make your first deposit . The minimum deposit is ₦100. You will also receive 170% multiple boost bonus!

Match Prediction

Provided their existing type, Chelsea appears like the preferred. However one can not eliminate the possibility of an upset, particularly considering the last five head-to-head encounters where Londoners have only one victory. The visitors will produce chances; if their finishing doesn't dissatisfy, they may take points from the "Blues." We dare to recommend that this will take place. We expect a high-scoring draw with a rating of 2:2, but anticipating a result is too dangerous, so as a vital bet, we propose a total of over 2.5 goals. This bet has hit 6 out of Aston Villa's last 7 away matches in the Premier League.