Chelsea FC vs. Aston Villa Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 27

There's a top-four clash in the Premier League on Saturday, with fourth-place Chelsea FC taking on third-place Aston Villa. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.

With 29 goals in 17 games, Chelsea is fourth in the Premier League. On the flip side, Aston Villa has allowed 18 goals in 17 games, fifth in the league. With 27 goals in 17 games, Aston Villa is sixth in the Premier League. On the flip side, Chelsea has allowed 17 goals in 17 games, third in the league. Chelsea has outscored opponents 29-17, and its +12 goal differential is third in the Premier League. In terms of goal differential, Aston Villa is fourth in the Premier League at +9.

Chelsea's last game was a 2-2 draw away from home against Newcastle United, taking 14 shots and outshooting Newcastle by three. Chelsea were led by goals from Joao Pedro and Reece James in that game against Newcastle. Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1 at home in its last match on December 21, even though it was outshot 13 to 11. Morgan Rogers scored both goals for Aston Villa (on four shots).

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Chelsea vs. Aston Villa Odds & Betting Lines

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Chelsea vs. Aston Villa Prediction & Pick

• Moneyline Pick: Chelsea -120
• Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
• Score Prediction: Chelsea 2, Aston Villa 1

Chelsea vs. Aston Villa Match Info

• Match Day: Saturday, December 27, 2025
• Match Time: 12:30 PM ET
• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Stamford Bridge
• TV: Universo, NBC (DirecTV SAT (DVB-S)), Peacock Premium
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Chelsea's Moneyline Performance

• So far this season, Chelsea has gone 7-4-3 in 14 matches as a favorite.
• Chelsea (-120) has been at least this big a favorite in eight games, and went 5-2-1.
• Chelsea has a 54.5% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.

Chelsea's Key Players

Chelsea's Recent Performance

Aston Villa's Moneyline Performance

• This season Aston Villa has been an underdog in six matches, and pulled off four upsets.
• Aston Villa (+315) has been at least this big an underdog in three games, and won two.
• Aston Villa has a 24.1% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.

Aston Villa's Key Players

Aston Villa's Recent Performance

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