Chelsea host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The Blues continue to impress under Enzo Maresca, having lost just twice all season vs Man City and Liverpool, and losing just 1 of their last 11 league games. As for Villa, Unai Emery’s side have struggled as of late, who haven’t tasted victory in 7 games in all competitions.
Aston Villa are perhaps seeing the consequences that Champions League football has on domestic league performance with a small squad and a trip to Stamford Bridge is not going to be easy. Chelsea are really beginning to click in attack this season, they have scored in all of their last 11 league games. Nicholas Jackson & Cole Palmer have both been brilliant this season, with 22 combined goal involvements between them.
For all of their attacking positivity this season, Chelsea have looked vulnerable defensively. They have conceded in 10/12 league games this season. In fact, Chelsea have kept just 2 clean sheets in their last 15 league games, which will certainly give Aston Villa confidence ahead of this game. Aston Villa will back themselves to get on the scoresheet today with them continuously racking up high xG and chances created this season. Villa do however have defensive issues of their own, keeping just 1 clean sheet from their 12 league games this season.
Chelsea have seen BTTS land in 9/12 league games, with Villa seeing BTTS land in 9/12 league games this season. With all of this in mind, this game is teed up perfectly for an entertaining, open goal-fest.
TIP: Chelsea Double Chance & Both Teams to Score @ 1.80 (Bet365)
