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Chelsea vs Aston Villa prediction, betting tips and odds: Blues can add to Villa's woes
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You can watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League at 1.30pm on Sunday December 1, live on Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League
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Chelsea vs Aston Villa odds
Here are the latest odds ahead of Chelsea vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday 1st December
| Match result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | 4-6 with Sky Bet |
| Aston Villa | 10-3 with Sky Bet |
| Draw | 16-5 with Sky Bet |
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Chelsea vs Aston Villa predictions
Chelsea are emerging as surprise Premier League title contenders under Enzo Maresca's stewardship and the Blues can heap the misery on Aston Villa, who are struggling to balance their Champions League commitments with domestic duties.
Many questioned the decision to give Maresca a chance after his title-winning season in the Championship with Leicester but he has justified the appointment, taking 22 points from 12 games to have the Blues firmly in the top-four mix.
Chelsea have a bloated squad but the Italian has been able to get the best out of a core group of players and a side that were serially underachieving now look on the up.
Chelsea’s only two defeats this season have come against Liverpool and Manchester City and they have been pretty efficient at Stamford Bridge, recording wins over Brighton and Newcastle either side of a 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
Striker Nicolas Jackson is starting to live up to his promise, with seven goals in 12 league starts, and talisman Cole Palmer is thriving with being given the licence to roam.
Being involved in the Conference League is of no issue to Chelsea as Maresca is regularly resting his star assets - he made ten changes to his starting line-up for Thursday's win at Heidenheim - and this looks like the perfect time to be hosting Villa, who are failing to live up to expectations after a landmark season last term.
Unai Emery’s side were fully deserving of their fourth-placed finish last season but the strains of a European campaign are taking their toll and they have won only five of their opening 12 league games.
In fact, Villa are winless in seven matches in all competitions and they have been comfortably beaten 4-1 at Tottenham and 2-0 at Liverpool in their last two away league trips.
Wednesday’s goalless draw at home to Juventus in the Champions League was the third time in their last four starts in which they have failed to score and they have plenty to prove at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea are unbeaten in nine.
Villa have taken only seven points from their last seven matches, leaving them 16th in the current form table, while only leaders Liverpool have collected more points than Chelsea since the start of May, with the Blues winning 11 of their last 17 top-flight fixtures.
Key stat
Aston Villa have won only one of their last seven Premier League matches.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa team news
Chelsea
Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto are expected to be available after recovering from injury and illness but captain Reece James and Omari Kellyman remain sidelined.
Aston Villa
Midfielder Amadou Onana could be involved after missing two matches with a foot problem, while Boubacar Kamara and Ezri Konsa are back in contention. However, Jacob Ramsey remains sidelined.
Probable teams
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson.
Subs: Joao Felix, Fernandez, Badiashile, Nkuknu, Sancho, Mudryk, Dewsbury-Hall, Adarabioyo.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Bailey, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.
Subs: Kamara, Duran, Barkley, Philogene, Maatsen, Diego Carlos, Buendia, Mings.
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Inside info
Chelsea
Star man Cole Palmer
Top scorer Nicolas Jackson
Penalty taker Cole Palmer
Card magnet Moises Caicedo
Assist ace Cole Palmer
Set-piece aerial threat Wesley Fofana
Aston Villa
Star man Ollie Watkins
Top scorer Ollie Watkins
Penalty taker Youri Tielemans
Card magnet Youri Tielemans
Assist ace Lucas Digne
Set-piece aerial threat Pau Torres
Chelsea vs Aston Villa bet builder predictions
Nicolas Jackson anytime goalscorer
Chelsea's Senegalese striker is hitting top stride with seven goals in 12 league appearances this term.
Noni Madueke to have a shot on target
Only Cole Palmer has had more shots than Noni Madueke for Chelsea this season, with the tricky winger hitting the target 14 times in 11 appearances.
Wesley Fofana to be shown a card
The Frenchman has committed 18 fouls so far this season, resulting in six yellow cards in 11 Premier League appearances.
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