Match preview

Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) host Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) at Villa Park on Saturday 27 February, kick-off 15:00.

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). Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12).

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

Varless AI expects around 1.8 goals for Aston Villa and 1.5 for Chelsea, making Aston Villa 45% to win, the draw 24% and Chelsea 32%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 64%.