Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Aston Villa prepare to host Chelsea on March 4, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Aston Villa, currently 3rd in the standings with 51 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 29 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Chelsea, sitting 5th with 45 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 22 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Aston Villa and Chelsea have favored Aston Villa, with Chelsea claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Leeds, Aston Villa recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Martinez, Maatsen, Mings, Konsa, Cash, Luiz, Onana, Buendia, Rogers , Bailey, Watkins. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Chelsea's last outing came against Burnley, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, James, Santos, Caicedo, Neto, Fernandez, Palmer, Pedro. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Aston Villa are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Aston Villa and Chelsea are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Aston Villa's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Chelsea's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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