Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(72) 53 Goals 58 (76)
(55) 41 Assists 33 (51)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.5)
28 Average Age 25.4
182.5 Average Height (cm) 183.7
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(48%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 53% (52%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Aston Villa
Chelsea
Player Reason Status Rating
Boubacar Kamara Out 6.79
Emiliano Buendía Out N/A
Tyrone Mings Out 6.08
Jacob Ramsey Out 6.48
Álex Moreno Out 6.46
Nicolò Zaniolo Out 6.24
Player Reason Status Rating
Wesley Fofana Out N/A
Roméo Lavia Out 6.26
Malo Gusto Out 6.74
Ben Chilwell Out 6.47
Enzo Fernández Out 6.75
Cole Palmer Doubtful 7.48
Raheem Sterling Doubtful 6.8
Reece James Doubtful 6.49
Christopher Nkunku Doubtful 6.49
Levi Colwill Doubtful 6.82
Lesley Ugochukwu Doubtful 6.2
Robert Sánchez Doubtful 6.65
Carney Chukwuemeka Doubtful 6.27

Team News

Aston Villa
Chelsea
  • Douglas Luiz returns from suspension and should replace Moussa Diaby in the Xi that started the 3-1 win over Bournemouth last time out.
  • Aston Villa remain without six players due to injury.
  • Enzo Fernandez has been ruled out for the rest of the season, so Conor Gallagher is set to partner Moises Caicedo at the base of the midfield.
  • Malo Gusto and Reece James are absent, so Mauricio Pochettino may use Axel Disasi at right-back and bring Thiago Silva and Trevoh Chalobah into the side.
  • Chelsea will hope Cole Palmer can return to the side having missed the heavy defeat at Arsenal.

Prediction

  • Aston Villa are in the driving seat for a top-four finish having gone six points clear of Spurs with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend. The Villans will feel confident of breezing past an out-of-sorts Chelsea side.
  • The Blues put in an amateur showing at Arsenal on Tuesday night, succumbing to a 5-0 loss at the Emirates. That said, Chelsea have a decent record at Villa Park, winning six of their last seven trips to Birmingham.
  • Boosted by Unai Emery's contract extension in midweek, Villa should claim a huge three points on Saturday night.
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User Predictions

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  • Villa are good odds to win this.

  • Aston Villa Win

  • We think that Aston Villa is a favorite here and can go for a third straight win in the league and for important three points in their run for a Champions League spot. They are in a much better situation than Chelsea, who is having a catastrophic season.

  • Btts & over 2 goals.

  • BTTS and Aston villa win

  • Aston Villa have scored 43 goals in 17 EPL home games.

  • villa win