Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 21 Goals 27 (46)
(27) 20 Assists 22 (34)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27.6 Average Age 23.9
183.1 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(48%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 48% (50%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.2) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Aston Villa
Chelsea
Player Reason Status Rating
Boubacar Kamara Out 6.63
Pau Torres Out 6.35
Ross Barkley Out 6.54
Amadou Onana Out 6.58
Axel Disasi Out 6.44
Ezri Konsa Doubtful 6.54
Leon Bailey Doubtful 6.47
Player Reason Status Rating
Benoît Badiashile Out 6.52
Wesley Fofana Out 6.75
Roméo Lavia Out 6.46
Nicolas Jackson Out 7.06
Marc Guiu Out 6.04
Noni Madueke Out 6.88
Mykhailo Mudryk Out 6.18
Malo Gusto Doubtful 6.44

Team News

Aston Villa
Chelsea
  • Pau Torres, Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana are among those missing for the hosts.
  • Leon Bailey and Ezri Konsa are both closer to returning from respective injuries, with the latter potentially fit enough to play here.
  • Konsa's possible return would be a timely one, with Axel Disasi ineligible to face his parent club.
  • Chelsea have issues in attack with Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu and Noni Madueke missing due to injury.
  • Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia are all injured, while Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended for the visitors.
  • Malo Gusto is expected to be available here after a slight issue at Brighton last week, but may not retain his starting spot.

Match FactsSponsored

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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Chelsea's last 5 games (Premier League).
Over 2.5 goals
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Aston Villa have seen over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals
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Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 away matches against Aston Villa in all competitions.
Over 1.5 goals

Prediction

  • Aston Villa are now five matches without a win in the Premier League following the entertaining draw with league leaders Liverpool on Wednesday night.
  • Unai Emery's side are set for a fourth consecutive home game in all competitions, and haven't lost at Villa Park since the Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace in October.
  • Chelsea head into this one after back-to-back defeats at Brighton, in the FA Cup and the Premier League.
  • Enzo Maresca's side have won just two of their last nine league matches, a run of form that has seen the Blues slide to sixth place.
  • Both sides will be desperate for a win here, but on home turf, Aston Villa should take the points.
Home win
Over 2.5 goals
2-1
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

 
  • Noni Madueke is expected to be out of action until after the international break in late March.

  • draw