Chelsea is gunning for back-to-back home wins in the Premier League this Sunday as Aston Villa visits Stamford Bridge. Coming off their rejuvenating win over Leicester City, the Blues will be keen to carry the momentum forward, while Aston Villa badly needs a return to winning ways.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Match Preview
Coming into this encounter, Chelsea are favourites to win, according to bookmakers. For instance, CopyBet has placed the odds of a home win at 4/6, while Aston Villa is 7/2, with a draw quoted at 16/5. Recent form puts the Blues in a good position to ensure they earn three valuable points.
Chelsea’s Recent Form
After a poor start to the season, Chelsea finally finds its rhythm under manager Enzo Maresca. Its 2-1 league victory over Leicester City last weekend propelled them to third place in the Premier League standings with just one point behind leaders Manchester City.
The Blues also come off a commanding 2-0 win against Heidenheim in the Europa Conference League, a result that adds to the confidence as they head into this fixture.
Aston Villa’s Struggles
Aston Villa is in a slump, having not won any of their last seven matches in all competitions. In the middle of the week, they tried hard but were held goalless by Juventus in the Champions League. Unai Emery’s team has an uphill task ahead, especially since Chelsea will be looking to regain its authority at Stamford Bridge.
Head-to-Head Insights
This makes things interesting, considering Aston Villa have actually won on their last two league visits to Stamford Bridge – something they managed to do only twice in 21 attempts before. Adding weight to Sunday’s tie will be Villa seeking a repeat miracle.
Betting Odds Review
Below are the most current market prices from major bookmakers for the match:
Chelsea to win: 4/6 (CopyBet), 8/11 (SkyBet, William Hill)
Draw: 16/5 (CopyBet, Ladbrokes)
Aston Villa to win: 7/2 (CopyBet, Unibet)
Predictions and Betting for Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Cole Palmer to Score Anytime: The in-form midfielder looks a decent selection at odds of 5/4 (CopyBet) to make his mark on the score.
Both Teams to Score: Priced at 11/20 (CopyBet), that feels like a fair selection given Chelsea’s attacking strength, allied to Villa’s potential counter-attacking threat.
Long Story Short
Chelsea will be eager to add to their recent wins and consolidate their position in the Premier League table, while Aston Villa have to sort out their struggle and perform in a highly exceptional manner to win something out of the match.
