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Chelsea vs Aston Villa: prediction for the English Premier League match
Chelsea welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday, April 1. Can the Blues get a much needed victory this weekend? Here's our prediction.
Command Analysis
Chelsea
EnglandA disappointing draw against Everton (2-2) before the international break should not diminish the fact that Chelsea won their three previous games. The Londoners continue to try to regain their former glory under the leadership of Graham Potter. Threatening to further hinder their progress, the injury-ridden Blues could face Villa without five key players. But Chelsea have a good record against the Birmingham side - they won nine of their last 11 Premier League meetings with Aston Villa.
The team has not been performing well at home lately - the Blues have won only three of the last nine home games. Moreover, Stamford Bridge has seen the fewest goals scored in the Premier League this season - only 26. Chelsea currently have ten victories and eight draws, which has brought them 38 points and tenth place in the standings.
Sterling, Broja, Fofana, James, Havertz, Azpilicueta, and Silva are unavailable for Chelsea.
Aston Villa
EnglandThe form of Aston Villa in the last four games is the same as that of Chelsea, and both teams have gathered 38 points. It was in the 1995/96 season whenthe Lions last finished higher than the Blues in the Premier League table. Considering that they have lost six of their last seven games at Stamford Bridge, they may be playing catch-up again.
However, the team is looking strong under the leadership of Unai Emery, whose talent has already significantly improvent Villa's performance. The visiting team has recorded 11 wins and five draws in 27 rounds of the competition, and they now are in 11th position in the league table. In their last game, Villa crushed Bournemouth (3-0) at home.
Coutinho, Cash, and Steer, who has a muscle injury, will not be able to take the field.
Trends
Ставка Goals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
Ставка Correct score 3:0
3 of the last 5 head-to-head games were won by Chelsea.
Ставка Yellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Ставка Corners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head matches.
Tip and bets
Aside from Emery's talent, Aston Villa have no advantage over Chelsea - the Blues have superior quality and enough depth to replace the injured stars. We expect Chelsea to win comfortably.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Chelsea
We think that Chelsea should win due to the quality of their players and the support of the stands. A desire to climb into the top six should help them succeed in attack. We predict a high-scoring win for the home team.
Second bet - Chelsea win by 3 goals
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