This is a game between two teams that are deep in form, and hard to predict. The best bet will be goal-goal and over 1.5.
Match info: Premier League
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
Date: Saturday, 22nd February 2025
Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time
Two Premier League teams with aspirations of securing a top-four finish lock horns at Villa Park on Saturday evening as Aston Villa play host to Chelsea.
Unai Emery's side will be seeking revenge against the West Londoners after they suffered a 3-0 defeat in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge at the beginning of December.
Head-to-head:
- Aston Villa have won 15 of the 59 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- Chelsea recorded 30 victories.
- The remaining 14 clashes ended in draws.
- Chelsea’s first-leg win was the first home win between the two clubs in 10 games.
- Their last 3 encounters produced at least 3 goals.
- Chelsea have won 13 Premier League away games against Villa, the third most against any opposition
- Aston Villa have won just two of their last eleven home games against Chelsea
- The Blues have lost four of their eight league games
Form:
- Aston Villa in the League: D-D-L-D-D
- Aston Villa in all competitions: W-L-W-D-D
- Chelsea in the League: D-W-L-W-L
- Chelsea in all competitions: W-L-W-L-L
Team News:
- Aston Villa will miss Pau Torres, Matty Cash, Ross Barkley, Ezri Konsa, and Kortney Hause.
- Meanwhile, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Romeo Lavia, Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile will remain absent for Chelsea.
Player(s) to watch:
- Ollie Watkins has been the most consistent performer for Aston Villa this season. He has been scoring goals for fun and has found the back of the net 13 times across all competitions. Watkins also has nine assists to his name and is expected to add more goal contributions to his tally in the final leg of the season. His pace, versatility and pure attacking instincts will come in very handy for Villa in the upcoming games.
- Cole Palmer has emerged as Chelsea’s main man upfront. Palmer has racked up impressive numbers this season and is Chelsea’s top scorer with 16 goals across all competitions. Palmer’s vision and creativity have helped him rack up eight assists. He has a gifted left foot and can split the opposition backline into two halves. He will be motivated to bring Chelsea back on track and get back on the scoresheet.