LiontipsAston Villa vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 23, 2021).
Command Analysis
The club from Birmingham is already finishing the season in a relaxed manner. No matter how the last round ends, Aston Villa will remain in 11th place. At the beginning of the season, Dean Smith's charges sensationally were among the contenders for the title, however, a series of injuries and covid-related problems knocked the Villans off their feet, and they didn't have enough depth to fully compensate for the losses. So the second half of the season was a failure.
Nevertheless, the Villans did not give up. In the previous round, Aston Villa beat Tottenham, who are in dire need of points (2:1). Thus, Dean Smith's team interrupted their winless streak of three games in the Premier League. While on that streak, Villa lost to Manchester United (1:3) and Crystal Palace (2:3), and also draw Everton (0:0).
At home, Aston Villa have not been particularly successful lately. In eight previous games, they managed to beat only Fulham (3:1), and they lost four times. All the four defeats were from the top teams. In total, out of 18 home games, Villa lost eight. They also won six and drew four matches.
Midfielders Matty Cash, Trezeguet, and Morgan Sanson are sidelined with injuries. Ross Barkley is not allowed to play against Chelsea.
This is a key game for Chelsea. In the last round, Thomas Tuchel's team beat Leicester at home and climbed to third place in the standings. The Blues have 67 points. The London club is one point ahead of Liverpool and Leicester. They have good chances to finish in the top four. The most optimal way to do that is to beat Aston Villa and not bother how the Reds and the Foxes will play. Chelsea can be happy with a draw if one of the competitors loses points.
Chelsea have won five times in the last seven rounds, lost to Arsenal (0:1), and tied with Brighton (0:0). It should be noted that the Blues looked very decent in away games. On the opponents' pitches, the Blues have not lost for eight games in a row - six wins and two draws. Note that during this period Tuchel's charges didn't score only in one match.
The participation of defender Andreas Christensen and midfielders N'Golo Kante and Kai Havertz is doubtful due to their injuries.
Trends
СтавкаAston Villa: Total Over 0.5
Aston Villa scored against Chelsea in six of their last eight head-to-head games.
СтавкаAston Villa To Win With Handicap (+1.5)
Aston Villa conceded to Chelsea at home with a difference of more than one goal in just two of their previous 18 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorrect Score 1:2
Chelsea have beaten Aston Villa in five of their last six head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Motivation is the most important thing in this fixture. For Chelsea, this is the most crucial game, and given the quality of football performed by Tuchel's men, the Londoners should take three points.
Our prediction is Chelsea to win
In our opinion, the game should have many goals. Aston Villa have nothing to lose. 10,000 fans will be allowed at the stadium, and their support will drive the Villans forward. Chelsea's attacking line is in order and good form, too.
Second bet - total over 2.5 goals
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