Chelsea vs Aston Villa Predictions - Blues too good at home

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 24 Jan 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 24 Jan 2024

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Chelsea vs Aston Villa tips for Friday’s FA Cup match
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have won their last 4 home matches
Can the Blues keep their winning streak running at the Bridge?

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Chelsea have won 4 of their last 6 matches against Aston Villa (Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Aston Villa Preview

Chelsea are flying at home and the Blues will be eager to keep momentum rolling at Stamford Bridge. Aston Villa are less convincing away and Mauricio Pochettino’s side can progress in the FA Cup.

Chelsea vs Aston Villa Preview
Head-to-Head
Chelsea Form
Chelsea Injuries & Team News
Aston Villa Form
Aston Villa Injuries & Team News

Chelsea have won their last 4 home matches
Chelsea have won 4 of their last 6 matches against Aston Villa

Head-to-Head

Chelsea have a 68-60 advantage against Aston Villa in 163 meetings with 35 draws.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea have turned their season around after five wins in their last six matches.

The Blues won three successive matches before a shock 1-0 loss at Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s side responded with home triumphs over Fulham (1-0) and Middlesbrough (6-1).

Chelsea were dominant against Boro with 13-4 shots and 63% possession. Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Axel Diassi and Noni Madueke were on target in the one-sided win.

Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Forward Nicolas Jackson is on international duty.

Striker Christopher Nkunku and midfielders Lesley Ugochukwu and Romeo Lavia are out.

Defenders Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Reece James are also out.

Aston Villa Form

Aston Villa remain in the Premier League title race and progressed in the FA Cup despite three wins in seven.

Villa hit back after a 3-2 loss at Man United with a three-match unbeaten run. Wins over Burnley (3-2) and Middlesbrough (1-0) came before a 0-0 draw at Everton.

Unai Emery’s side struggled to take their chances in the Everton draw. Villa had 16 shots and five on target but couldn’t strike.

Aston Villa Injuries & Team News

Forward Bertrand Traore is on AFCON duty and unavailable.

Defenders Tyrone Mings and Lucas Digne and forward Emi Buendia are ruled out.

Verdict

Chelsea v Aston Villa

Chelsea are looking stronger in every home match and the Blues will be desperate to build winning consistency. Villa have dropped a lot of points on the road and face a tough away test in the FA Cup.

Chelsea Win

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