FootyMAD's Aston Villa match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Aston Villa at Villa Park at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 65 games played, Blues have recorded 14 wins, and Aston Villa have come away with 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2007, with Aston Villa running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 05 OctChelsea2 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Wed 26 DecChelsea4 - 4Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sun 02 SepAston Villa2 - 0ChelseaPREM
2006/2007Tue 02 JanAston Villa0 - 0ChelseaPREM
2006/2007Wed 08 NovChelsea4 - 0Aston VillaLGEC
2006/2007Sat 30 SepChelsea1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2005/2006Wed 01 FebAston Villa1 - 1ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Villans in those games, with 7 conceded.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aston Villa sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 51 points from their 25 games. Chelsea sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 49 points from their 25 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa63218511
Chelsea641110513

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Chelsea only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Villa Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Chelsea 5 games since last away draw.