The Blues’ Proof at Stamford Bridge

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Week 13 of the 2024/2024 Premier League season will bring together Chelsea vs Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Sunday (1/12/2024) at 20.30 WIB. This Chelsea home match is proof that the Blues are at Stamford Bridge.

The reason is, Chelsea’s performance at home in the Premier League has not been optimal. Even though he is in fifth position in the standings, however The Blues only picked up nine points from the match at Stamford Bridge. This figure is very small compared to the teams in the Premier League.

The Blues previously recorded two consecutive wins at home. Chelsea beat Leicester City with a score of 2-1 in the Premier League and beat Heidenheim with a score of 2-0 in the Europa Conference League.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa experienced seven matches without a win in all competitions. Temporary, The Villa only collected one point in the Premier League in November, making this team ninth in the standings with 19 points.

In the Chelsea vs Aston Villa match, The Villa confident of his record at Stamford Bridge, having won two games and drawn one of his three games at home to Chelsea.

On paper, Chelsea has a good historical record against Aston Villa by a narrow margin. The Blues have won 69 of 166 matches against The Villa. Meanwhile, Aston Villa only achieved 60 wins. Then, Chelsea have never won in the last three matches against Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Team News

Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia will return to play in the Chelsea vs Aston Villa match, after not being involved in the Europa Conference League. Meanwhile, Endo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, who also did not participate in the European matches, can also strengthen the midfield The Blues tonight.

Reece James is confirmed to be absent due to a hamstring injury and will have to undergo treatment for the next few weeks. Meanwhile, Pedro Neto is also battling injuries after appearing with Portugal.

Ezri Konsa is said to be getting a place at starting XI Aston Villa in this match with Pau Torres. This means Diego Carlos could be eliminated from the back line, assuming Unai Emery decides to play Matthy Cash on the right.

Then, John Duran could have been starter and sacrificed The Villa’s top scorer Watskin. This is because Duran was successful in scoring goals even though he played from the bench.

Player Predictions

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson.

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.

Prediction

Taking advantage of the team’s strength in the Europa Conference League, Chelsea will play a row of star players who are in good form to beat Aston Villa. However, Aston Villa also have a good history at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have improved under Enzo Maresca this season, but have been ineffective at home. Chelsea vs Aston Villa match, maybe The Villa performed well in this match, but Emi Martinez and his friends have not found their best game this season. Chelsea in good form can win this match.