Match Overview
Chelsea welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge for a Premier League meeting with meaningful implications near the top end of the table. The hosts have shown steady home output, while Villa arrive with strong away form. A narrow 2-1 Villa win in February adds edge to the rematch. Both sides favour controlled structures with quick transitions, pointing to a tight contest.
- Fixture: Chelsea vs Aston Villa
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Stamford Bridge
- Date: 27-12-2025
- Kickoff: 17:30 GMT / 17:30 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea
- Robert Sánchez
- Marc Cucurella
- T. Chalobah
- R. James
- M. Gusto
- M. Caicedo
- E. Fernández
- C. Palmer
- Andrey Santos
- João Pedro
- Pedro Neto
Aston Villa
- E. Martínez
- M. Cash
- E. Konsa
- I. Maatsen
- L. Digne
- J. McGinn
- M. Rogers
- B. Kamara
- A. Onana
- O. Watkins
- D. Malen
Injury & Suspension Report
Chelsea
- Estevão – Muscle Injury
- L. Colwill – Knee Injury
- L. Delap – Shoulder Injury
- M. Mudryk – Suspended
- R. Lavia – Thigh Injury
- Dário Essugo – Thigh Injury
Aston Villa
- H. Elliott – Illness
- Pau Torres – Calf Injury
- T. Mings – Hamstring Injury
- E. Guessand – International duty
- R. Barkley – Knee Injury
Head-to-Head
Historically, Chelsea hold a narrow edge with 64 wins to Aston Villa’s 55, alongside 36 draws from 155 meetings. Recent clashes typically produce around two to three goals, pointing to balanced, closely managed contests decided by fine margins.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Chelsea’s home pattern has been measured and effective, reflected by 10 goals across their last five matches at Stamford Bridge. Their meetings with similarly ranked teams have been tight, averaging around 1.5 goals for and against, suggesting controlled possession and select moments of vertical play. Villa counter that with strong away form—four wins from five on the road and 11 goals scored—built on high pressing and quick breaks.
Robert Sánchez’s shot-stopping sets the tone
Robert Sánchez has been central to Chelsea’s defensive structure. His command and positioning, highlighted by a record of 14 clean sheets in 32 league matches referenced this season, underpin the Blues’ approach to limiting high-quality chances and stabilising phases when they are forced deeper.
M. Rogers’ recent brace underlines Villa’s threat
For Villa, M. Rogers arrives in form after a decisive brace in a 2-1 win over Manchester United. His timing from midfield complements the runs of O. Watkins and the pace of D. Malen, adding a third-line threat that suits Villa’s pressing-and-break model away from home.
Aston Villa eye the Premier League summit
With 36 points, Villa are within reach of the league summit. Against similarly placed opponents this season they have typically traded chances at a goal apiece, which aligns with their current balance of aggression and discipline. Their recent travel record suggests they will be proactive without compromising structure.
Given Chelsea’s controlled home profile and Villa’s efficient away attack, margins should again be narrow. Set-piece execution and transitions through C. Palmer for Chelsea and quick outlets to Watkins for Villa could prove decisive. Prediction: draw, 1-1.