Based on last 50 matches in "England. Premier League", up to 12/26/2021
To build a prediction for the Aston Villa - Chelsea match, scheduled for 26 December 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Aston Villa have played 50 matches, in which they won 19 of them, drew 8 times and lost 23 matches. Chelsea, having played 50 matches, won 28 times, drew 12 matches and lost 10 defeats. In the league, Aston Villa average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. Chelsea average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded. These sides last met on 21 September 2021 at Chelsea's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Today is a good day after many canceled matches; there are many games in England on Boxing Day. Chelsea have of course been struggling lately, but I believe it is time to start catching up with the table leaders, Manchester City. A possible away win, but a draw is also quite possible, as the recent ... Show more
Chelsea are an attacking team and Aston Villa are too, so my prediction is Total Over 2.5.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Chelsea scores over 2 goals in 7 out of 15 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)4.04
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Aston Villa scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.36
Chelsea does not concede in 21 out of 39 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.26
Chelsea does not concedeaway in 9 out of 15 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.26
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Chelsea, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.17
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Chelsea, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2
Aston Villa lost to Chelsea in 10 out of 14 last matches.
W21.752
Aston Villa scoresat home in 9 matches straight.
IT1O (0.5)1.64
In 12 out of 14 last matches, Aston Villa concedes from Chelsea in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.58
In 5 out of 6 last matches at home, Aston Villa concedes from Chelsea in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.58
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing one player from the rotation. Several more Chelsea players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Мартин Аткинсон (England). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 281 yellow cards (averaging 2.8 per match) and 10 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 17% of matches (17 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.