Aston Villa have won two of their last three Premier League visits to Stamford Bridge, despite having won there only once in 17 visits beforehand.
The Blues are targeting back-to-back home wins over the Villans for the first time in six years.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa preview
Will Aston Villa's remarkable winning streak continue? Last Sunday, two absolute rockets from Morgan Rogers were enough to see the Claret and Blue Army beat Manchester United 2-1 at Villa Park. As a result, across all competitions, the Villans have won ten successive matches as a top-flight club for the first time in 111 years, claiming seven consecutive Premier League wins, as well as winning 11 of their last 12 overall.
So, despite failing to win any of their first five, Unai Emery's team sit third, just three points adrift leaders Arsenal, while also seven points above those in fourth and fifth. Well, to close out a memorable 2025, Aston Villa will take on Chelsea away and then Arsenal away on Tuesday so, if they're still on a winning streak by New Year's Eve, then they really are bona fide title candidates.
As for Chelsea, they are just one place below their visitors from the Midlands, seeking to close the gap that exists between the pair. Last weekend, Enzo Maresca's team were all over the place in the first half at Newcastle, finding themselves 2-0 down at the interval having been battered. However, in a true game of two halves, Reece James' stupendous free-kick got the comeback started before, after a long kick out by Robert Sánchez, João Pedro equalised as it ended 2-2 on Tyneside.
This actually means the Blues have won only one of their last five in the Premier League but, on the flip side, it is just two defeats in 11, rather underlining their inconsistencies. So, can Chelsea bring Villa's winning streak to an end at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 168.
- Chelsea Wins: 70. Draws: 37. Aston Villa Wins: 61.
Chelsea team news
Levi Colwill, Dário Essugo, Roméo Lavia and Liam Delap are all sidelined, but Enzo Fernández will surely return to midfield, having been surprisingly left on the bench at St James' Park.
This would see Cole Palmer pushed out-wide, with Pedro Neto chosen over Alejandro Garnacho on the opposite flank.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-3-3): Sánchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, João Pedro.
Chelsea player to watch vs Aston Villa
Cole Palmer scored when Chelsea demolished Aston Villa 3-0 in West London last season, his only goal in six clashes with the Villans, so can he add to his tally of five Premier League goals in 2025?
Aston Villa team news
Evann Guessand is at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Unai Emery is without Tyrone Mings and Pau Torres, so Victor Lindelöf will continue to be Ezri Konsa's centre-back partner.
Overall, an unchanged lineup is forecast, with Ian Maatsen taking on his former club, keeping his place at left-back with Lucas Digne in reserve. Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara would sit out Tuesday's trip to Arsenal if cautioned.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Lindelöf, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Chelsea
Morgan Rogers' double against Manchester United took his tally to seven Premier League goals this season, seeeking a brace in a third sucessive appearance.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa prediction
This match is not to be missed but, frankly, we do not know what is going to happen, hence why we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a score draw at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on TV channel?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
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How to watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on live streaming?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Chelsea vs Aston Villa takes place on Saturday 27 December 2025, with kick off at 17:30 (GMT), 12:30 (ET) & 9:30 (PT).