On Sunday, December 1, Chelsea will host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the 13th round of the English Premier League. Last season, these teams met four times, resulting in one win each and two draws. The home side is in excellent form, while Aston Villa has been struggling, winless in their last five matches.
Chelsea
The Blues claimed a hard-fought victory against Leicester in their last league match, extending their unbeaten run in the competition to four games. These recent successes have solidified Chelsea’s position in the Premier League’s top four. Under manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea has balanced its squad well, utilizing reserves in the Conference League and keeping the main players fresh for Premier League matches. Chelsea is expected to field its strongest lineup for this game.
Aston Villa
Birmingham’s side has gone four league matches without a win, narrowly avoiding a third consecutive loss by drawing with Crystal Palace in their last outing. Aston Villa has struggled for consistency, and a challenging away match against a top-tier opponent may not be the best opportunity to return to winning ways. However, Unai Emery’s team has a knack for troubling favorites and will look to steal some points in this encounter.
Player to Watch: Nicolas Jackson
The Senegalese-Gambian forward has been in fine form this season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists. His decisive goal against Leicester secured Chelsea’s win last week. Known for delivering in back-to-back matches, Jackson is expected to start against Villa and could be crucial for the Blues’ attack. Betting on Nicolas Jackson to score might be a smart choice — 1xBet estimates the odds of him finding back of the net at 2.75.
Prediction and Betting Tips
This is one of the key matches of the Premier League round, featuring two clubs competing in European tournaments. Chelsea leads Aston Villa by just three points in the standings, making this a high-stakes clash for both sides. Given the attacking style both teams have displayed this season, a high-scoring game seems likely. A reasonable betting option here would be over 3.5 total goals at 2.357 from 1xBet. If you prefer to bet on the result, Chelsea not loosing at home for 1.238 looks like a good option.
