Aston Villa will be hosting Chelsea, who suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Arsenal, after losing its previous games. Villa has maintained their hopes of reaching in the top 4 alive and might defeat Chelsea for the very first time after 1989–1990.
Chelsea currently faces management uncertainty, but they also have goals of enhancing their away form and qualifying for Europe in the upcoming season. This Premier League matchup looks to be thrilling.
Previous Matches & Head-to-Head
In the last game, Aston Villa defeated Bournemouth at Villa Park. The winning score was 3-1 to Aston Villa. Throughout the game, the home side had four attempts on goal and held 58% of the possession.
In contrast, Chelsea got crushed by Arsenal during the most recent meeting at Emirates Stadium. Chelsea’s only effort hit the target as they lost 5-0 . In their last meetings, Chelsea won 3-1 at Villa Park .
In the last ten meetings between the two sides, Aston Villa won three matches, Chelsea prevailed in five games while the remaining two ended in a draw.
Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa’s predicted lineup for the upcoming game includes Emiliano Martinez guarding the goal, with Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Francisco Torres, and Lucas Digne forming the defense line. The midfield could be seen featuring by Leon Bailey, John McGinn, as well as Douglas Luiz, with Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby, and Ollie Watkins leading the attack.
For Chelsea, the predicted lineup starts with Djordje Petrovic as the goalkeeper. The defense could comprise Alfie Gilchrist, Axel Disasi, Benoît Badiashile, and Marc Cucurella. The midfield will witness Moisés Caicedo, Conor Gallagher, and Cole Palmer, while the attack could be led by Noni Madueke, Mykhaylo Mudryk along with Nicolas Jackson.
This is expected to be a titanic battle with the two teams desperate to win. This match is more than merely picking points; it is also about staying in form and creating momentum for the remaining season. Every Premier League diehard cannot afford to miss this match.
There’s a lot to be excited about, and all the pieces are in place for an engaging match between both of the top Premier League teams. Fans everywhere are waiting for what will surely be a game to remember as matchday arrives.