Aston Villa and Chelsea will face off for the second time this season in English Premier League action on Saturday. The Blues won the reverse fixture 3-0 and are hoping for similar luck after sustaining a 3-0 loss to Brighton their last time out. They visit an Aston Villa side battling through fatigue and injuries, but that has played very well at home this season, even holding league-leaders Liverpool to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
Kickoff from Villa Park in Birmingham is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Chelsea are +150 favorites (risk $100 to win $150) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Aston Villa vs. Chelsea odds, while Aston Villa are +165 underdogs. A draw is priced at +250, and the over/under for total match goals is 3.5. Before locking in any Chelsea vs. Aston Villa picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units). The EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the Champions League (+3.05) among others. Anyone who follows him at sportsbooks or on betting apps could be way up.
Now, Green has broken down Aston Villa vs. Chelsea from every angle and just revealed his sports betting picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Chelsea vs. Aston Villa:
- Aston Villa vs. Chelsea 90-minute money line: Chelsea +150, Aston Villa +165, Draw +250
- Aston Villa vs. Chelsea over/under: 3.5 goals
- AV: 6-7-1 at home in EPL this season
- CHE: 6-3-4 on the road in EPL this season
- Aston Villa vs. Chelsea picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Aston Villa
The Villains haven’t lost a match on home soil since August when they fell to Arsenal 2-0. They are coming off of another impressive showing at Villa Park where they held a dominant Liverpool side to just 47% possession and three shots on target.
Villa are still dealing with some injuries on their back end, but they have an attack they can rely on. Ollie Watkins has five goals in eight matches including a goal against Liverpool, while Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Marcus Rashford, Donyell Malen and Marco Asensio help round out the offense. Check out SportsLine to see his picks and analysis.
Why you should back Liverpool
The Blues have two wins and two draws against Aston Villa in the last four meetings across all competitions, including a 3-1 FA Cup victory at Villa Park last year. They are also dealing with some injuries, but having a full week between matches should allow them to be well-rested for Saturday’s match.
Chelsea also have a forward attack that could challenge an Aston Villa backend that is missing Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa. Nicholas Jackson is sidelined with an injury, but Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho all offer quality on offense that will challenge on the road. See which team to pick here.
How to make Chelsea vs. Aston Villa picks
Green has broken down the English Premier League match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He has locked in three confident best bets, including two plus-money plays, and is offering his full breakdown of this matchup. See English Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Aston Villa vs. Chelsea on Saturday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Chelsea vs. Aston Villa have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable across multiple leagues.
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