Aston Villa vs Chelsea prediction and betting tips on April 27, 2024
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Game Prediction
On April 27, 2024, as part of the 35th round of the English Premier League, Aston Villa and Chelsea will play a match. The hosts are currently in fourth place and they need a victory to maintain their distance from Tottenham. The guests are hoping to at least secure a spot in European competitions and haven't been contenders for a Champions League spot for a while.
Key Statistics and Trends:
- The most common scoreline between the clubs in Birmingham is 1-1 (games have ended this way 8 times).
- Aston Villa has scored 28% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes, which is the best percentage in the league.
- The hosts have failed to score in only one home match this season.
- Chelsea has scored 23% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
Aston Villa - Form Analysis: Finding Strength in Competing in Two Tournaments Simultaneously
The "Villans," debuting in the Conference League and returning to the international arena after a decade and a half, are the last British representatives in UEFA tournaments this spring. By defeating Lille on penalties, they reached the semifinals of the Europa League, where they will play on Thursday. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, the club has already amassed 66 points. There was a recent slump with only five points in six matches, but in the recent games, they won 2-0 against Arsenal and 3-1 against Bournemouth. It's no wonder Emery is again being linked with top clubs; however, he recently dismissed all rumors with a contract extension.
Chelsea - Form Analysis: The Most Contradictory Team in the Premier League
The "Blues" can provide roller-coaster emotions to their fans even in a single match. Just recall the shootout with Manchester United and how often the potential winner changed. Ultimately, Palmer's goals allowed them to snatch victory. He was also the main architect of Everton's 6-0 thrashing. However, after that, Chelsea, especially Martinez, were noted for their poor finishing against Manchester City, costing them a place in the Cup final. Then, with Havertz playing an active role, securing a brace against his former club, Arsenal, Chelsea achieved a 5-0 victory.
Aston Villa: Team News
Given their schedule, it's not surprising that there are several issues, especially muscular ones, among the players. Buendia, Zaniolo, Ramsey, Mings, Moreno, and Kamara are sidelined.
Chelsea: Team News
The thrashing by the "Gunners" showed how crucial Palmer is, so Pochettino hopes that Cole will recover in time. The injury list is long: Guehi, James, Chalobah, Livramento, Robert Sanchez, Nkunku, Fofana, and Ugbochukwu, with Chilwell, although he might still make an appearance.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Possible Starting Lineups:
Aston Villa (possible lineup): Martinez - Digne, Pau Torres, Konsa, Cash - Tielemans, McGinn, Bailey, Rogers, Diaby - Watkins
Chelsea (possible lineup): Petrovich - Cucurella, Badiashile, Diassi, Chilwell - Kaisedo, Fernandes, Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling - Jackson
Previous Matches:
Last year, Aston Villa won twice without conceding a goal, both times in London. However, this season they lost in the cup, in a replay at home after a goalless draw in the capital.
Free Match Prediction for Aston Villa vs Chelsea on April 27:
The hosts have taken 7 points out of 9 possible in their recent home EPL matches and 13 points in 5 home games across all competitions. Chelsea hasn't won away four times. A repeat of a 0-5 scoreline may not happen, but Watkins and company are likely to secure a win (odds - 2.27).