Chelsea will face a tough test as they prepare to host Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side in a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge this weekend.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
- Bet on a draw – 4.20 at Betway.
- Bet on the game to end 1-1 – 7.00 at Betfred.
- Bet on Ollie Watkins to score – 3.00 at Betway.
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Bet on a draw
Chelsea are flying high this season. They are currently third in the league with 22 points after 12 games. The Blues are not only ahead of Arsenal who were expected to challenge for the Premier League this season but they are also in line to potentially return to the Champions League after a few seasons of underachievement.
The Blues may be playing good football but they will face a stiff test from Villa in this game. Villa fear nobody and this helped them to reach the Champions League this season against all odds. This will be a physical game as Villa manager Unai Emery tries to prevent Chelsea from getting too many openings to attack. Chelsea should succeed in preserving a draw in this clash.
Bet on the game to end 1-1
Both teams will have their fair share of opportunities. This will not be an easy game for Chelsea. While Chelsea can be expected to dominate possession, Villa boss Emery is a clever tactician and will aim to close out the likes of Cole Palmer from getting too much space when he is on the ball. Villa will use a high defensive line and Ollie Watkins may get lesser opportunities to score than he usually gets. This approach however, may assist Villa in preserving a draw and causing Chelsea some frustration.
Bet on Ollie Watkins to score
Watkins has established himself as one of the best strikers in the Premier League. Currently, he is so good that there is even talk of him potentially replacing the legendary Harry Kane as a starter for the England national team. Watkins is capable of finding a goal out of nowhere and can score all kinds of goals. He may catch the Chelsea defence sleeping in this game and find a goal for Villa against the run of play.