FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 11 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Aston Villa v Chelsea fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Chelsea at Villa Park on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 60 games played, Villans have recorded 30 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was earlier this season, the Villans carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 17 DecAston Villa2-1ChelseaLC
2003/2004Sat 27 SepChelsea1 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Sat 19 AprAston Villa2 - 1ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Sat 21 DecChelsea2 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2001/2002Sat 11 MayChelsea1 - 3Aston VillaPREM
2001/2002Sat 09 FebAston Villa1 - 1ChelseaPREM
2000/2001Mon 01 JanChelsea1 - 0Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Blues, and 6 goals against.

Aston Villa's 45 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position. Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 71 points from their 32 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa6222988
Chelsea642011514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Villans of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Chelsea, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aston VillaFailed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Chelsea5 successive away victories.
11 games since last away draw.
11 games since last defeat.