Dec. 27, 2025, 8:01 a.m. ET
The Premier League’s Saturday slate concludes with a top-four matchup between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Enzo Maresca’s side enters the weekend in fourth place, trailing its opponent by seven points in the table.
Chelsea has endured a difficult run of form, winning just two of seven in all competitions coming into this match.
Watch Chelsea vs. Aston Villa on Peacock
Aston Villa continues to be the story of the season in England. With seven straight wins in the league, Unai Emery’s side is just a few results away from being at the top of the table.
It’s matches like these that will define whether Emery’s men will be true title contenders.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we’ve got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
Chelsea vs. Aston Villa game odds
Chelsea vs. Aston Villa prediction, pick
This feels like a make-or-break match for Aston Villa as a true threat to the title. Chelsea has been anything but trustworthy in big matches this season. Villa gets it done and proves itself as a worthy contender.
Prediction: Chelsea 2, Aston Villa 3
Chelsea vs. Aston Villa channel, start time, streaming
- When: Saturday, December 27
- Where: Stamford Bridge (London, England)
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Peacock (WATCH HERE), NBC, Universo
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