Aston Villa vs. Chelsea Preview and Betting Odds

A great weekend of football awaits in England, starting on Saturday with Aston Villa vs. Chelsea in the Matchday 26 of the Premier League.

Aston Villa has spent most of the season in mid-table and is not going through its best spell, especially after being held to a home draw by Ipswich Town.

Chelsea, on the other hand, suffered a major setback in their Champions League aspirations, falling 3-0 away to Brighton.

Aston Villa vs. Chelsea Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Aston Villa?

Much more was expected this tournament from Aston Villa, who, after impressing in the last few campaigns, came into this season as a title contender but deflated. With 38 points, they are in ninth place after 10 wins, eight draws, and seven defeats.

Despite having Emiliano Martinez, chosen in recent years as the best goalkeeper in the world, they have conceded 38 goals, a figure higher than the goals they have scored (35). Precisely in terms of goals, this month they lost one of their goal scorers, Jhon Durán, who moved to Al-Nassr for a million-dollar fee. The Colombian had seven goals in the Premier League and averaged a goal every 89 minutes. In the Saudi League, he scored four in two games.

Last weekend, they were stunned and drew with Ipswich Town, a team that is in the relegation zone. It was 1-1 at Villa Park, despite the visitors being a man down from the 40th minute. It is now four games in the league without a win for Unai Emery’s side, with three draws and a loss to Wolves.

They have several injured players and some who are in doubt, such as Matty Cash, Pau Torres, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley, Leon Bailey, Boubacar Kamara, and Ezri Konsa.

Why Bet on Chelsea?

Things are going better in London. Chelsea is fighting at the top of the table to enter the Champions League, although last weekend, they suffered a hard blow when they lost 3-0 to Brighton.

With 43 points, they are in sixth position after 12 wins, seven draws, and six defeats. They are only one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City, so the European dream is still latent. Away from home, they have fared very poorly. They had a good start but have been in decline and have only taken two of their last 15 points.

Enzo Maresca’s team is also battered because last February 8, they were eliminated from the FA Cup, also at the hands of Brighton (2-1).

Among the outstanding players of the season is Cole Palmer. The English midfielder has 14 goals and six assists. However, his offensive production has been dropping, and he has five games without achieving either.

Nicolas Jackson, another of the team’s stars, is injured and is a major casualty. In addition to the Senegalese striker, Noni Madueke suffered an injury in the last game and is another tough blow for the ‘Blues.’ Wesley Fofana and Roméo Lavia are also out injured, while Mykhailo Mudryk is still suspended.

Final Betting Analysis: Aston Villa vs. Chelsea

It will be a great match between two teams that are not having their best moment but have the players to turn the situation around. We believe that it will be an even duel and that they will be tied.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Chelsea, with their Moneyline set at 2.48, Aston Villa at 2.78, and a draw at 3.79.

The last time they met was on December 1, 2024, and Chelsea won 3-0 with goals from Jackson, Palmer, and Enzo Fernandez, while the last time they played at Villa Park was a 2-2 draw.

Go for a draw. If you bet $100 on a draw at 3.79, you will gain $279 for a total payout of $379.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea Betting Pick: Draw