Match preview

Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) host Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 19 December, kick-off 15:00.

Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12). Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Aston Villa 1–4 Chelsea.

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Chelsea and 1.5 for Aston Villa, making Chelsea 46% to win, the draw 24% and Aston Villa 31%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 64%.