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Aston Villa v Chelsea
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Kick Off: Saturday 22nd February at 17:30
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Competition: Premier League
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Watch Live: Sports Main Event
With both teams vying for a Champions League spot, recent inconsistencies have cast doubts over their ambitions. However, with just fine margins separating them, this fixture presents a pivotal moment in their campaigns.
⭐ Aston Villa v Chelsea Best Bet
Aston Villa have been dominant at Villa Park, yet defensive vulnerabilities persist. Both teams have scored in 79% of their home league fixtures, including their last 9 in all competitions. Villa have kept just 2 home clean sheets this season in the league, and facing Chelsea’s attacking unit will be a stern test.
Despite Chelsea’s woeful away form – winless in 6, conceding 11 goals while scoring just 3 – they remain a dangerous attacking side. Their season-long road average of 1.92 goals per game highlights their offensive potential. Furthermore, 3 of the last 4 Villa Park meetings between these sides have delivered BTTS.
🟢 Aston Villa v Chelsea ABC Exclusive Boost
BTTS: Justified in the above segment, let’s delve into the other stats of this selection, which all landed in the reverse fixture:
Both Teams 3+ Corners:
- Aston Villa’s aggressive attacking style earns them an impressive 8.14 corners per game. They’ve won at least 4 in every home league match. While they’ve only conceded 3 or more in 8 of 14, Chelsea’s numbers make this bet solid.
- Chelsea average 6.31 corners per game and have won at least 3 in all away fixtures. Their opponents have also taken 3+ corners in 8 of 13 games, reinforcing the likelihood of this selection landing.
Both Teams 2+ Cards:
- Villa are relatively disciplined at home, averaging 1.93 cards per game. However, in a high-stakes contest like this, emotions can spill over. They’ve picked up 2+ cards in half of their home games, and all but 2 visiting teams at Villa Park have received at least 2 bookings.
- Chelsea, the league’s most ill-disciplined side, also average 2.69 cards per away game. They’ve received 2 or more in 11 of 13 road fixtures. Their physicality often provokes retaliation, with 10 of 13 opponents also seeing 2+ cards.
👕 Aston Villa v Chelsea Predicted XI
🔍 Aston Villa v Chelsea Players to Watch
🟣 Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford may well have rediscovered his mojo in a scintillating debut half of PL action for his new side in which he made 62 touches (the most ever in his career in a half of PL football), and fired in 4 shots with 1 on target. He also hit the target with his 1 attempt against Liverpool in midweek.
🟣 Ollie Watkins
The focal point of Villa’s attack, Watkins has been instrumental in their success, directly contributing to 12 of their 37 league goals. His precision is evident, averaging 1.04 shots on target per game and hitting the target in 9 of his last 10 starts. Against a Chelsea side conceding an average of 4.92 shots on target per away game, Watkins is primed to add to this total.
📂 Aston Villa v Chelsea Cheat Sheet
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💻 Aston Villa v Chelsea Form and Tactics
Villa Park has been a fortress, seeing Villa lose just once in the league (W6, D7) and go unbeaten in their last 13 in all competitions (W7, D6). While they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat in the reverse fixture, they’ll look to capitalise on Chelsea’s defensive fragility away from home.
Creating big chances hasn’t been the issue (77 this season), but converting them has – Villa have squandered 53, highlighting their inefficiency in front of goal. However, their strong set-piece threat (3rd-most corners in the league) could exploit Chelsea’s defensive lapses.
Chelsea’s away struggles continue, winless in their last 6 road games (D2, L4). Their worst performances include a shocking defeat to relegation-threatened Ipswich and a 3-0 humiliation at Brighton, where they failed to register a single shot on target.
Despite this slump, Chelsea’s season-long away stats remain respectable – 21 points from road fixtures (5th-best in the league) and the 3rd-most prolific attack (1.92 goals per game). They aim to dominate possession (58.7% average, 2nd in the league) and utilise their precise passing (also 2nd) to create attacking opportunities. However, discipline remains a major concern, as they top the Premier League for yellow cards this season.
🏁 Aston Villa v Chelsea Ref Watch
- Referee – Michael Oliver
| Average Cards (Y / R) | 4.68 / 0.26 |
| Fouls Given | 22.68 |
| Penalties | 0.05 |
📺 How to Watch Aston Villa v Chelsea in the Premier League
📅 When is Aston Villa v Chelsea / Saturday, 22nd February 2025, 17:30
🏟 Where is Aston Villa v Chelsea / Villa Park (Birmingham)
📺 What TV Channel is Aston Villa v Chelsea on? / Sky Sports Main Event
🟨 …And who is the referee for Aston Villa v Chelsea? / Michael Oliver 🏴
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