The Premier League festive period delivers a blockbuster clash on Saturday, December 27, 2025, as Chelsea host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Kick-off is at 5:30 PM GMT (12:30 PM EST), with the match broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
This top-four showdown pits fourth-placed Chelsea (29 points) against third-placed Aston Villa (36 points), seven points ahead. Unai Emery’s Villa arrive on a remarkable run of 10 consecutive wins across all competitions, including seven straight Premier League victories, positioning them firmly in the title conversation alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.
Enzo Maresca’s Blues, meanwhile, have shown flashes of brilliance but lack consistency, winning just once in their last five league outings. A victory here could reignite Chelsea’s Champions League push and close the gap on the top three.
Current Form and Key Stats
Chelsea (4th, 29 points): The Blues fought back for a 2-2 draw at Newcastle last time out, but their form has dipped with only one win in five Premier League games. At home, they’ve been solid in patches, taking seven points from their last nine available at Stamford Bridge, including clean sheets against Wolves and Everton. Cole Palmer remains their talisman, contributing goals and assists consistently.
Aston Villa (3rd, 36 points): Villa are the form team in the league, with seven successive Premier League wins and 10 straight victories overall. Morgan Rogers has been sensational, leading English players with 10 goal involvements (7 goals, 3 assists) this season. Ollie Watkins continues to lead the line effectively, and Emery’s side has mastered grinding out narrow wins.
Head-to-Head: Recent encounters have been competitive. Chelsea won 3-0 at home last season, but Villa have claimed victories in two of their last three visits to Stamford Bridge. Both teams to score has landed in several recent meetings.
Potential Lineups
Predicted Chelsea Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; João Pedro.
Predicted Aston Villa Lineup (4-2-3-1): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Lindelof, Maatsen; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins.
Score Prediction
Aston Villa’s winning streak is impressive, but Stamford Bridge has proven tricky for them historically, and Chelsea’s home form offers hope for the Blues. Expect a tightly contested affair with both sides creating chances.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 2-2 Aston Villa
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