Saturday’s late Premier League game takes place Aston Villathe surprise package of the season, hosting Chelseaone of the biggest disappointments Villa park.
Aston Villa, aiming for a place in the top four, will face Chelsea, who currently sit mid-table with a gap of 19 points.
Can Aston Villa extend their top four goals or will Chelsea spring a surprise?
Game preview
Aston Villa won 3-1 Bournemouth in their last game with goals from Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby and Leon Bailey.
Under the management of Unai Emery, Aston Villa have won six of their last ten Premier League games, with two draws and two defeats.
The team have been impressive at Villa Park, winning 12 of their 17 home Premier League games this season.
Additionally, Aston Villa have scored 43 league goals at home, an average of 2.5 goals per game. Will they add to Chelsea’s defensive woes?
On Tuesday, Chelsea suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, conceding 27 shots.
This defeat ended Chelsea’s eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, with four wins and four draws between mid-February and mid-April.
With five wins, four draws and seven defeats in 16 away league games, Chelsea’s performance this season, particularly away from home, has been inconsistent.
Additionally, Chelsea have conceded 32 goals on their travels, an average of two goals conceded per away game.
Head to head:
Aston Villa and Chelsea have recorded three wins and three defeats in their last six Premier League games.
Chelsea have also won their last three games at Villa Park, triumphing in 2021 and 2022, followed by a 3-1 win in the FA Cup in February.
Team news and updates:
Aston Villa’s injury list includes: Tyrone Mings, Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Chamber, Emiliano Buendia, Alex Moreno And Nicolo Zaniolo.
For Chelsea, Cole Palmer is doubtful due to illness, while Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, And Wesley Fofana are injured.
Prediction and Analysis:
With Aston Villa’s impressive home record and Chelsea’s unpredictable away form, the stage is set for an exciting competition.
Expect goals aplenty as Aston Villa see off Chelsea, likely scoring over 2.5 goals on the way to victory.
However, both teams are expected to score in a thrilling duel.