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The Blues and the Villians are set to lock horns in a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with just three points between them. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Chelsea, unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, enter the game fresh from a 2-0 Conference League victory over Heidenheim on Thursday.
Since the opening weekend loss to Manchester City, a 2-1 setback at Anfield last month are the only losses for Enzo Maresca’s side in the Premier League this season.
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However, Aston Villa, despite their recent struggles, have a history of causing upsets at Stamford Bridge.
The Villans are currently on a seven-match winless streak, including four Premier League defeats. Morgan Rodgers’s goal was ruled out against Juventus, denying Unai Emery’s team victory in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Chelsea vs. Aston Villa Head to Head
The Blues have lost their last two PL games against Villa at Stamford Bridge, as many as in the previous 21 (15W, 4D).
The hosts are also winless in their last three PL meetings with the Villians (2D, 1L), last going on a longer winless run in this fixture between February 2006 and December 2007, when they failed to win in five straight encounters against Villa.
Chelsea vs. Aston Villa Team News and Possible Lineups
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could welcome back a host of stars into the starting XI for the clash.
Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Malo Gusto, Nicolas Jackson, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Marc Cucurella, and Enzo Fernandez are all in contention to return to the starting XI after being rested for the Conference League match against Heidenheim.
However, captain Reece James remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Christopher Nkunku is a doubt after picking up a knock in midweek.
For Aston Villa, Amadou Onana and Jacob Ramsey are uncertain, leaving Ross Barkley with a chance to feature against his former club.
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Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Colwill, Fofana, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Aston Villa Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Barkley, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins
Chelsea vs. Aston Villa Predictions & Betting Tips
Villa’s recent struggles and Chelsea’s rise have made the home side a favourite to pick up maximum points in this clash.
However, never rule out Emery’s side, as they could take inspiration from their recent visits to the Bridge, making this a difficult game for either team.
Chelsea to win or draw
Chelsea to score
Over 1.5 goals
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