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FA Cup: Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Discover key insights on the FA Cup match between Aston Villa and Chelsea, featuring a prediction, team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds.

The FA Cup fourth-round replay clash at Villa Park this coming Wednesday sees home team Aston Villa battling it out for the win against Chelsea.

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Aston Villa Form

Their most recent three matches witnessed Aston Villa confidently holding Chelsea to a goalless draw, unfortunately succumbing to a 1-3 defeat against Newcastle, but ultimately emerging victorious with a resounding 0-5 triumph over Sheffield United.

Chelsea Form

A draw is the only thing that stops Chelsea from having nothing to show for their previous three games. The Blues first played out a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa before being soundly defeated by Liverpool with a score of 4-1. In their most recent match, there was further disappointment as Wolverhampton emerged as the 2-4 winners.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Aston Villa and Chelsea. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Aston Villa have scored in the last 30 home matches in a row
  • Aston Villa have not lost 23 of the last 24 home matches
  • Aston Villa have not lost 20 of the last 22 matches
  • Aston Villa have won 14 of the last 16 home matches
  • Aston Villa have lost 8 of the last 10 matches in the FA Cup while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Chelsea have conceded in 19 of the last 21 away matches
  • Chelsea have lost 5 of the last 6 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Chelsea have won 7 of the last 9 away matches in the FA Cup
  • In 6 of the last 8 away matches Chelsea played, both teams scored
  • Chelsea have lost 5 of the last 6 away matches

Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Players in Form

Having scored a goal in each of Aston Villa’s last two games, Ollie Watkins is a player that Chelsea’s defense will need to pay close attention to. In the attack, Cole Palmer has been the Blues’ most consistent goal-scorer of late, with four goals in six matches.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Full-time result

Aston Villa have not lost to Chelsea in four consecutive meetings. In their last 10 matches at Villa Park across all tournaments, Unai Emery’s side won eight times, drew one, and lost one time. Chelsea claimed four wins and six defeats in their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Aston Villa have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings. Chelsea scored the first goal of the game in six of their last 10 games. The Blues have also scored in six consecutive meetings with Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Total goals

In the last ten matches for Aston Villa across all competitions, there were more than 2.5 goals in five of them, and Aston Villa scored an average of 1.6 goals. Betting on over 2.5 goals in the last ten Chelsea matches would have resulted in winnings in seven of them. The Blues scored an average of two goals per game.

Match predictions: Aston Villa vs Chelsea

To sum up, the upcoming match between Aston Villa and Chelsea seems to be a good betting opportunity.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Who wins the game?

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