The Premier League action on December 27th concludes with a huge match between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
It is fourth versus third, and the atmosphere under the lights at Stamford Bridge promises to be befitting of such a crucial contest.
Here is our full Chelsea vs Aston Villa betting preview, and as per usual, we have picked out some tips based on the latest Premier League odds.
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Where can I watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the UK?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm UK time.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Preview
Recent results
Villa’s 2-1 win over United last Sunday, secured by more brilliance from Morgan Rogers, was their 10th straight victory across all competitions – a run which includes the huge win over title rivals Arsenal (2-1).
Unai Emery’s men have also won seven of the last eight on the road, the only blemish being the 2-0 loss at Liverpool at the start of November.
So this really is a huge test for Chelsea, who are on a run of just two wins in the last seven across all competitions – one of them being a 3-1 success at League One side Cardiff City in the EFL Cup.
But the Blues are unbeaten at Stamford Bridge since Sunderland’s 2-1 success in October, with Enzo Maresca’s side recording victories over Barcelona (3-0) and Everton (2-0) in that time.
Head-to-head record
Chelsea won this match 3-0 last December, though it was Villa who secured a 2-1 victory when the two sides met back in February.
The Blues have triumphed in only two of the last seven meetings between the sides across all competitions, and suffered consecutive losses to Villa at the Bridge in 2023.
Team news
Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia remain out for Chelsea, but Liam Delap and Estevao could return to the Blues’ squad after injury lay-offs.
As for Villa, Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings are unavailable, while Pau Torres is also a major doubt. But Jadon Sancho is back after being ineligible to face parent club Manchester United.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Chelsea are the pre-match favourites at a price of 1.85. A win for Villa is at odds of 3.85, while the draw here is 3.80.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Morgan Rogers @ 4.00
Rogers is the form man in the Premier League right now after back-to-back braces against West Ham and Man Utd. The England international is up to seven top-flight goals for the campaign, and given his recent streak, we cannot believe how good the odds on offer are!
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.63
This BTTS selection has landed in each of Villa’s last five matches, as well as five of Chelsea’s previous six. With the likes of Rogers and Cole Palmer on the field, we expect goals aplenty in West London.
Aston Villa to win and both teams to score @ 6.30
Speaking of BTTS selections, this would also have been a successful wager in Villa’s last five matches. Emery’s side have kept just one clean sheet in the last eight, but have won all eight of those matches.
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