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Chelsea FC vs Aston Villa FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2023-24
Fri 26 Jan 2024 · 19:45 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

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Chelsea FC vs Aston Villa FCFA Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Aston Villa FC H 0–0 D
13 Jan Fulham FC H 1–0 W
06 Jan Preston North End FC H 4–0 W
30 Dec Luton Town FC A 3–2 W
27 Dec Crystal Palace FC H 2–1 W
24 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Chelsea FC A 0–0 D
14 Jan Everton FC A 0–0 D
06 Jan Middlesbrough FC A 1–0 W
30 Dec Burnley FC H 3–2 W
26 Dec Manchester United FC A 2–3 L
22 Dec Sheffield United FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
1/
16-30
2/
31-45
/
46-60
1/
61-75
1/1
76+
2/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Pedro Neto 4 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Chelsea FC and Aston Villa FC get this one started.
  • 5' Chelsea FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aston Villa FC's shape.
  • 9' The referee has no hesitation. Thiago Silva is booked for Chelsea FC — card on 9.
  • 14' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chelsea FC and Aston Villa FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 24' Nicolo Zaniolo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 29' Douglas Luiz has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 199 appearances.
  • 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Aston Villa FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' A quiet spell here at Stamford Bridge. Aston Villa FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' Aston Villa FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 46.
  • 51' England international Alfie Gilchrist has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Chelsea FCBen Chilwell on, Alfie Gilchrist off on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Chelsea FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 70.
  • 75' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Armando Broja. He replaces Raheem Sterling on 77 minute.
  • 82' Another change for Aston Villa FC made on 82 minute. Youri Tielemans leaves to be changed by Nicolo Zaniolo.
  • 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cole Palmer, as he is very good at scoring at Stamford Bridge with 25 goals in the last 17 games.
  • 89' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Carney Chukwuemeka is hanging Enzo Fernandez on the field on 89 minute.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Aston Villa FC! Leon Bailey comes on to replace Moussa Diaby.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC44% Draw31% Aston Villa FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.99
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
56%
Chelsea FC or Aston Villa FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC29% Draw54% Aston Villa FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Aston Villa FC covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 13% 81%
-1.5 19% 81%
-1 19% 24% 57%
-0.5 43% 57%
+0.5 77% 23%
+1 77% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
45%
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
31%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.