Aston Villa vs Chelsea Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting Lineups

Two Premier League sides with their sights set on Champions League qualification are set to clash at Villa Park tomorrow in a showdown with huge implications. Both Aston Villa and Chelsea have had their fair share of ups and downs this season, making this a pivotal encounter. A win on Saturday could provide a massive boost and potentially shift the momentum for the rest of the campaign. With so much at stake, fans are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling contest.

Chelsea’s season has been a rollercoaster, and what once looked like a title charge has quickly unraveled. After a blistering start, many believed the Blues could push Liverpool all the way. They even put together an impressive eight-game unbeaten streak from November to the end of December, picking up wins over Spurs, Aston Villa, and Brentford while holding Arsenal and Manchester United to draws. But despite their strong run, Enzo Maresca remained cautious, warning fans that his side wasn’t quite ready for a title push. 

And soon, reality set in. A goalless draw against Everton in late December marked the beginning of their decline. Since then, Chelsea have won just two of their last eight league games, crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Brighton before suffering an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to the Seagulls at Stamford Bridge just six days later. From being in the title conversation to now sitting outside the Champions League spots, their fall has been dramatic. The Blues are desperate to stop the slide, and a victory at Villa Park could be exactly what they need to get their season back on track. 

Having said that, winning at Villa Park will be a daunting task. The Villans have already secured wins over Spurs, Manchester City and Bayern Munich at Villa Park. On top of that, Unai Emery’s side will be fired up to settle the score after their 3-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. With just four points separating Villa (9th) from Chelsea (6th), a victory would throw them right back into the mix for a Champions League spot. However, Villa aren’t exactly in top form themselves. They’re winless in their last five Premier League outings, and their momentum has stalled. A win here could be just the spark they need to turn things around.  

Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Match Date, Time and Venue 

Date: 22nd February 2025              

Time: 11:00 PM (IST)         

Stadium: Villa Park     

Location: Birmingham, England 

Aston Villa’s Possible Starting XI 

Martinez; Garcia, Bogarde, Mings, Digne; Tielemans, McGinn; Rogers, Asensio, Rashford; Watkins. 

Chelsea’s Possible Starting XI 

Jorgensen; James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Nkunku. 

Aston Villa vs Chelsea Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper: Emi Martinez (Villa) 

Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Lucas Digne (Villa), Levi Colwill (Chelsea) 

Midfielders: Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Youri Tielemans (Villa), Morgan Rogers (Villa), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) 

Forwards: Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea), Ollie Watkins (Villa), Marcus Rashford (Villa)

Aston Villa vs Chelsea Fantasy Lineup

Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain  

Choice 1: Ollie Watkins (C), Youri Tielemans (VC)  

Choice 2: Cole Palmer (C), Christopher Nkunku (VC)  

Disclaimer:  

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.