The battle for a European spot heats up as Aston Villa host Chelsea in a crucial encounter at Villa Park. Both sides will be targeting all three points in their push for a Champions League place.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
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| Venue: | Villa Park, Birmingham |
| Date: | 04.03.2026 |
| Time: | 19:30 GMT |
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Form and Head to Head
Aston Villa arrive at this fixture on the back of a 2-0 defeat away to Wolves in their last Premier League outing. Their recent form has been somewhat mixed, with the hosts securing just one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five league matches. This includes a 1-1 draw at home against Leeds and a narrow 1-0 victory over Brighton at Villa Park.
Across all competitions, Villa's last six games show two wins, two draws, and two defeats, including an FA Cup exit at home to Newcastle. Notably, there have been under 2.5 goals scored in Aston Villa's last eight Premier League games, suggesting a tighter defensive approach or struggles in front of goal.
Chelsea also suffered a defeat in their most recent league game, falling 2-1 to Arsenal away from home. The visitors' form has seen them register one win, two draws, and one loss in their last four Premier League fixtures, including a 1-1 home draw against Burnley and a 3-1 away win at Wolves.
Across all competitions, the Blues have managed two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six outings, which includes a convincing 4-0 FA Cup victory over Hull. Interestingly, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in five of Chelsea's last six Premier League games, indicating a more open and attacking style from the London side.
The most recent meeting between these two sides saw Aston Villa emerge victorious with a 2-1 win away at Chelsea in December 2025 in the Premier League. Looking back at their last six encounters across all competitions, the rivalry has been evenly contested.
Both Aston Villa and Chelsea have claimed two victories each, with the remaining two matches ending in draws. This includes another 2-1 league win for Villa at home in February 2025, and a 3-0 league triumph for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in December 2024.
A notable historical fact is that Aston Villa have seen over 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine home matches against Chelsea in all competitions, hinting at high-scoring affairs when the Blues visit Villa Park.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Chelsea hold a slight edge as betting favourites to win away at Aston Villa. Latest odds give them around a 40% win probability, with Villa at roughly 37%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 19/10 | BresBet |
| Chelsea | 6/4 | bet365 |
| Draw | 13/5 | Betfred |
Odds last updated at 5PM Wednesday, 4th March.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Team News
Aston Villa continue to grapple with a significant injury list as Boubacar Kamara, McGinn, and Tielemans all remain sidelined. This will likely see Onana and Luiz retain their places in the heart of the midfield.
For Chelsea, there's a boost with Wesley Fofana returning from suspension after missing the Arsenal clash. However, Pedro Neto will now serve a one-match ban following his red card at the Emirates. Colwill, Cucurella, and Jörgensen are confirmed absentees due to injury, while Gittens and Estêvão are doubtful. Mudryk is also unavailable due to an unspecified reason. Alejandro Garnacho is expected to start on the left flank.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):Martínez; Maatsen, Torres, Konsa, Cash; Onana, Luiz; Rogers, Buendía, Sancho; Watkins
Chelsea (4-2-3-1):Sánchez; Hato, Fofana, Chalobah, James; Caicedo, Santos; Garnacho, Fernández, Palmer; Pedro
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Match Prediction
This is a big game in the fight for European places. Aston Villa F.C. will be keen to protect their Champions League spot, using their strong wing play and set-piece threat to hurt opponents. Their main concern is finishing chances cleanly and avoiding long-range goals against them.
Chelsea F.C. arrive in mixed form after a run of winless games. They tend to keep the ball well and are dangerous on the break, but have struggled defensively, especially at set pieces.
Villa’s home advantage and ability to hold onto a lead could be decisive, making a narrow home win the most likely outcome.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Match Stat Trends
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Enzo Fernandez has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 6 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 17/20 at BetVictor while publishing.
Joao Pedro has managed To Score Or Assist in 5 of their last 7 games.
Best odds of 7/5 at Paddy Power while publishing.
Moises Caicedo has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 6 of their last 8 games.
Best odds of 8/11 at Ladbrokes while publishing.
Tyrone Mings has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 3 of their last 4 Home games.
Best odds of 11/10 at Skybet while publishing.
There have been 27+ shots taken in 5 of Aston Villa's last 7 matches in Premier League.
Best odds of 5/6 at SpreadEx while publishing.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tip
Our Aston Villa vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tip consists of:
- Palmer Over 1.5 Shots On Target
- Over 1.5 - Total Chelsea Cards
- M. Rogers Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
- M. Cash Over 0.5 - Shots
Best odds of 9/1 available at SpreadEx at the time of publishing.
Cole Palmer Over 1.5 Shots on Target
Palmer’s shot output has been trending up, with his last four games producing 0, 1, 2, and 3 shots on target. He also takes penalties and free kicks for Chelsea F.C., which boosts his chances of hitting this line if the game is tight or Chelsea attack frequently.
Over 1.5 Chelsea Cards
Games between Aston Villa F.C. and Chelsea tend to be competitive. This line has landed in 7 of the last 7 meetings, suggesting a physically intense match where bookings are likely.
Morgan Rogers Over 0.5 Shots on Target
Rogers is fairly consistent in getting shots on goal, hitting this line in 7 of his last 8 matches. His recent shot-on-target record (2, 0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) shows he regularly tests the keeper.
Matty Cash Over 0.5 Shots
Cash averages about 1 shot per 90 minutes this season and has reached 1+ shot in 3 of his last 5 games. Playing as an attacking full-back for Aston Villa, he often joins forward moves, giving this leg decent support.
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