Chelsea vs Aston Villa: FA Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds today

Chelsea battle Aston Villa in a high-profile fourth round tie in the FA Cup tonight.

Deep runs in these competitions would certainly put an added shine on what has sometimes been a difficult first season in charge for Mauricio Pochettino, whose side reached the Carabao Cup showpiece by thumping Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

Still, the Blues are set for perhaps their toughest task in a knockout format this season when they host Aston Villa on Friday night.

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Flying in the Premier League, Unai Emery’s side will take some beating. Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Chelsea vs Aston Villa is scheduled for a 7:45pm GMT kick-off time tonight on Friday January 26, 2024.

Stamford Bridge in west London will host the contest.

Where to watch Chelsea vs Aston Villa

TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK.

Live blog: Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Nizaar Kinsella will be providing expert analysis from the ground.

Chelsea vs Aston Villa team news

Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Diasi, Silva, Badiashile, Gilchrist; Caicedo, Gallagher, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Sterling

Subs: Bergstrom, Gilchrist, Chilwell, Williams, Chukwuemeka, Castledine, Mudryk, Washington, Broja

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Lenglet, Moreno; McGinn, Kamara, Luiz, Tielemans; Diaby, Watkins

Subs: Olsen, Wright, Carlos, Chambers, Zaniolo, Bailey, Iroegbunna, Munroe, Kellyman

Villa remain without the likes of Pau Torres and Jacob Ramsey for this game, with Lucas Digne, Tyrone Mings and Emi Buendia sidelined long-term.

Rumoured Chelsea transfer target Jhon Duran is also out, while Bertrand Traore is with Burkina Faso at AFCON.

Chelsea vs Aston Villa prediction

Such has been the inconsistency of Chelsea’s season, it would not be a surprise to see them lose at home after such a good night on Tuesday.

Aston Villa to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Chelsea wins: 68

Draws: 35

Aston Villa wins: 60

Chelsea vs Aston Villa match odds

Chelsea to win: Evens

Draw: 27/10

Aston Villa to win: 12/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).