BTTS has landed in 50% of Chelsea's home games, while it has landed in 63% of Villa's away matches. Both teams should be going for it here as they aim to keep their title challenges alive.
Aston Villa, under the guidance of Unai Emery, have established themselves as a formidable force in the Premier League. They travel to London with the intention of challenging Chelsea and returning with a valuable result on the road.
This fixture has historically been a competitive one, and with both teams possessing significant attacking threats, it sets the stage for an engaging battle. Three points would be a major boost for either side's ambitions for the campaign.
Our AI Predictions for the Match Between Chelsea and Aston Villa
To give you the most reliable insights, we’ve gathered match predictions from three leading AI models – ChatGPT and Gemini. Each model provides a clear prediction on the outcome, displayed as a simple bullet point. You’ll also see their official logos, so it’s clear which AI made the call. For those who want to dive deeper, you can click each prediction to expand and reveal the reasoning behind it – showing how the AI reached its conclusion based on data, form, and key match stats.
In this Chelsea vs Aston Villa fixture, both sides possess credible attacking options and there are injury concerns in defensive areas, increasing the likelihood of goals at both ends. Chelsea’s home attack and Villa’s forward line create quality scoring opportunities, supporting a BTTS selection with solid value at 4/5.
Over 2.5 goals has landed in 59% of each teams fixtures this season, signifying both sides go into games with attacking intent. In this game where both need a win to keep their title challenge alive a high scoring fixture is expected.
Why we chose the prediction we did from the options that were available to us?
With attacking talent on display for both Chelsea and Aston Villa, and some defensive vulnerabilities noted, the ‘Both Teams to Score’ market looks like the most compelling angle for this fixture. Both sides have the quality to find the net at Stamford Bridge, and with this market landing at over 50% for both teams home and away it looks like a promising selection.
Value Bets from Our Algorithm
Our value bets are generated by combining insights from advanced research models with key football data points. The algorithm looks beyond simple win–draw–lose outcomes and weighs factors such as recent form, head-to-head records, expected goals (xG), injury news, home and away performance trends, and market odds movement. This provides a data-led perspective on the most likely outcomes.
Chelsea are strong at home, and Villa’s push for a result makes a draw possible without guaranteeing a loss for Chelsea.
Player Focus Bets
Based on recent form and historical data, our top picks for the Anytime Goalscorer market in this match between Chelsea and Aston Villa:
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
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21 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa2 : 1Manchester United
14 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United2 : 3Aston Villa
11 Dec 2025 –
Europa LeagueBasel1 : 2Aston Villa
06 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa2 : 1Arsenal
03 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion3 : 4Aston Villa
30 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa1 : 0Wolverhampton Wanderers
WINS6
DRAW0
LOSSES0
Average Stats (Last 7 Matches)
16 Total goals
43% BTTS
13 Goals scored
3 Goals conceded
57% Over 2.5
29% Under 2.5
21 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa2 : 1Manchester United
06 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa2 : 1Arsenal
30 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa1 : 0Wolverhampton Wanderers
27 Nov 2025 –
Europa LeagueAston Villa2 : 1Young Boys
09 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa4 : 0AFC Bournemouth
06 Nov 2025 –
Europa LeagueAston Villa2 : 0Maccabi Tel Aviv
WINS4
DRAW0
LOSSES2
Average Stats (Last 7 Matches)
23 Total goals
71% BTTS
12 Goals scored
11 Goals conceded
71% Over 2.5
14% Under 2.5
14 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United2 : 3Aston Villa
11 Dec 2025 –
Europa LeagueBasel1 : 2Aston Villa
03 Dec 2025 –
Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion3 : 4Aston Villa
23 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueLeeds United1 : 2Aston Villa
01 Nov 2025 –
Premier LeagueLiverpool2 : 0Aston Villa
23 Oct 2025 –
Europa LeagueGo Ahead Eagles2 : 1Aston Villa
Starting XI
4-2-3-1
Possible Lineup
23Emiliano Martinez
12Lucas Digne
4Ezri Konsa
3Victor Lindelof
2Matty Cash
24Amadou Onana
44Boubacar Kamara
7John McGinn
8Youri Tielemans
27Morgan Rogers
11Ollie Watkins
Substitutes
40Marco Bizot
26Lamare Bogarde
22Ian Maatsen
16Alex Garcia
44Boubacar Kamara
10Emiliano Buendia
29Evann Guessand
17Donyell Malen
Suspension
None reported
Injured
1Tyrone Mings Knee injury
Note: Official lineups are typically confirmed 60 minutes before kick-off. These predictions are based on the latest team news and recent selections.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record
22 Feb 2025 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa2 : 1Chelsea
01 Dec 2024 –
Premier LeagueChelsea3 : 0Aston Villa
27 Apr 2024 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa2 : 2Chelsea
07 Feb 2024 –
FA CupAston Villa1 : 3Chelsea
26 Jan 2024 –
FA CupChelsea0 : 0Aston Villa
24 Sep 2023 –
Premier LeagueChelsea0 : 1Aston Villa
01 Apr 2023 –
Premier LeagueChelsea0 : 2Aston Villa
11 Dec 2022 –
Club FriendliesChelsea0 : 1Aston Villa
16 Oct 2022 –
Premier LeagueAston Villa0 : 2Chelsea
League Games at Chelsea
Chelsea
Aston Villa
Goals: Scored34
Games: Scored1/53/5
Clean Sheets2/54/5
League Games at Aston Villa
Chelsea
Aston Villa
Goals: Scored85
Games: Scored4/43/4
Clean Sheets1/40/4
Current Best Betting Odds for Chelsea vs Aston Villa
When it comes to betting on this Premier League fixture, getting the best odds can make all the difference to your returns. Below, we’ve compared the top prices available from trusted betting sites for the upcoming clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
For those looking beyond the obvious outcomes in their football betting predictions, we’ve highlighted a few long shot bet builders for the Chelsea vs Aston Villa clash. These are are a great way to combine different markets into one high-odds selection.
Here are some long-shot Bet Builder ideas for the Chelsea vs Aston Villa clash:
Chelsea to Win + Over 2.5 Goals + Both Teams to Score (Combined odds: 15/2+)
Aston Villa to Score First + Chelsea to Win + Over 3.5 Goals (Combined odds: 11/1+)
Draw at Half-Time + Chelsea to Win + BTTS (Combined odds: 14/1+)
Quick Betting Angles
These Quick Betting Angles cut through the noise and turn stats into actionable insights for Chelsea vs Aston Villa on 27 December 2025 at 5:30 PM.
Betting Angle (Both Teams to Score): Both Chelsea and Aston Villa possess enough attacking firepower to trouble the opposition’s defence. Considering the attacking options available and potential defensive frailties, there is a strong likelihood that both teams will find the back of the net during this encounter, this has also landed in over 50% of both teams fixtures this season.
Betting Angle (Total Goals): Given the offensive capabilities of both teams, a total of around three goals is expected in this match, again over 2.5 goals has landed in 59% of each teams fixtures this season.
Betting Angle (Home Advantage): Chelsea have a notable home advantage at Stamford Bridge, only losing twice so far this season, which could be a deciding factor in a tightly contested match.
Match Information:
Competition: Premier League
Stage: Premier League
Kick-off: 27 December 2025 at 5:30 PM
Sport: Soccer
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa
TV channel:
In the UK, this Premier League match will be broadcast on Sky Sports.
Online streaming:
Subscribers can stream via Sky Go.
Free highlights:
Match highlights will be available on Match of the Day (BBC One, 10:30 PM) and the official Premier League YouTube channel.
