Chelsea vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 08/09/2021, 14:28  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 08/09/2021 at 14:30 in Premier League Predictions

Chelsea put up a brave fight in their last game, drawing 1-1 with Liverpool despite playing the entire second half a man down after Reece James’ red card at the end of the first half. Under the circumstances, a draw was a welcome result but they will be keen on getting back to winning ways when they host Aston Villa this weekend. A win here could see Chelsea go top but that is dependent on other results. Chelsea’s last loss in the league was inflicted by Aston Villa, 2-1 in May, and revenge could be in their plans. The Blues have scored two or more goals in three of their last five league matches, and those matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Six of the last seven goals they have scored, in the last four matches, have come in the first half, and in the league, the Blues have six wins in the last 10 matches. Apart from Reece James’ suspension, Chelsea may as well have to do without Romelu Lukaku who picked up a thigh injury on international duty. There are also doubts over N’golo Kante who is nursing an ankle injury. Meanwhile, the Brazilian FA may bar Thiago Silva from featuring too.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, are 11th with four points, and have been improving since their opening day defeat to Watford. In the three matches that have come after the 3-2 loss, they’ve managed two wins and a draw and will be eyeing a second straight win over Chelsea. They are coming from a 1-1 draw at home with Brentford in the last game, having risen from a goal down to draw. Argentine Emiliano Buendia, scorer of the equalizing goal will not be here for this game, coming from South America and forced to go into quarantine alongside goalkeeper Emi Martinez. John McGinn is however available after finishing his isolation period in the international week, having earlier tested positive for Covid-19. Villa have one loss in five league matches and have scored two goals a game in five of the last six in the league. Four of their last six league matches have produced over 2.5 goals. They have three losses in five away league matches and have only won two of seven. Each of their last five away matches in the league has produced over 2.5 goals and they’ve conceded two in three of the last five away league games.