Chelsea vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips (1 December)

Absent from the Big 4 during the previous two years, Chelsea aims to qualify for the next Champions League this season. Enzo Maresca's men are meeting expectations for the moment, as evidenced by their 3rd place in the Premier League with the same number of points as 5th. Since the start of the championship, they have only lost to big names Manchester City 0-2 and Liverpool 2-1. Since this setback against the Reds, the Blues have gone 4 games without a setback, series in progress. They shared the points against Manchester United 1-1 and Arsenal 1-1 and otherwise won against Newcastle 2-1 and Leicester last weekend 1-2.

To their advantage since the arrival on the bench of Unai Emery in October 2022, Aston Villa created a sensation last year by punching their ticket to the Champions League. The Birmingham-based team hopes to confirm this season but today occupies 8th place in the Premier League with 3 points behind the Big 4. Less to their advantage in recent weeks, the Villans have let precious points slip away by not gleaning no success in the last 4 days 2 draws and 2 defeats. After losing to Tottenham 4-1 and Liverpool 2-0, they were held to a draw at home by relegated Crystal Palace last weekend 2-2.

Chelsea deplores the loss of important full-back Reece James who keeps going back and forth to the infirmary. Elsewhere, long-time absent striker Kellyman is also injured. Absent on the last day, winger Pedro Neto is announced as doubtful. Against Leicester, the important Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez shone with 1 goal and 1 assist. Striker Jackson (7 goals and 3 assists in the PL) also found the net. The latter should be supported by the very influential Cole Palmer (7 goals and 5 assists in PL) who however remained silent during the last 3 championship matches.

For this meeting, Aston Villa remains deprived of midfielder Onana and winger potential starter Ramsey, injured. On the other hand, defender Konsa and midfielder Kamara returned to the group this week. England internationals Rogers (3 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Watkins (6 goals and 2 assists in PL) play a leading role in the Villans' offensive sector. To his advantage in a supersub role at the start of the season, replacement Duran (4 goals in PL) has been less visible in recent weeks. In the cages, takes place the controversial Emiliano Martinez who performs well.