Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

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·2 March 2026

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Blues hoping to get back to winning ways after bitter derby defeat by Arsenal

Chelsea will have another chance to snap their three-match winless run in the Premier League as they visit Aston Villa on Wednesday.

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Draws with Leeds and Burnley ahead of Sunday’s derby defeat by Arsenal leave the Blues without a win in the league since they beat Wolves last month, and they will hope to get back to winning ways on return to the Midlands.

Familiar problems undid Chelsea at the Emirates, with Pedro Neto’s red card and suspect defending from corners contributing to the 2-1 loss.

Liam Roseniors’ side have slipped to sixth in the Premier League as a result, though they can breathe fresh life into their push to qualify for the Champions League with three points against the Villans.

Unai Emery’s men, who sit fourth, come into the match reeling from a 2-0 defeat by Wolves, who sit bottom with just 13 points to their name.

It continues a rough patch of form for Villa, who have now won just one of their last six matches in all competitions.

Here is everything you need to know about the match...

Date, kick-off time and venue

Aston Villa vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The match will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Where to watch Aston Villa vs Chelsea

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 3, with coverage beginning at 7pm ahead of a 7.30pm kick-off.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the ground.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea team news

Chelsea will have Cole Palmer at their disposal, Rosenior has confirmed, despite the forward going down off the ball and requiring treatment in the first-half against Arsenal.

Marc Cucurella remains a doubt with a hamstring injury, but could be fit to make the squad in Birmingham.

Rosenior said of his left-back: “Cucu is looking really good, if not for Wednesday then for Saturday [away at West Ham] for sure.”

Concerns allayed: Cole Palmer is available for selection despite appearing to pick up an injury against Arsenal

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Estevao is back on the grass as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury of his own, but is not expected to play a part on Wednesday.

It is not yet clear whether Dario Essugo can feature. He suffered a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury early in Rosenior’s tenure, but is back in first-team training.

Pedro Neto will miss the match as he serves his red card suspension, but Wesley Fofana has done his time after being sent off against Burnley and is available for selection.

Jamie Gittens and Levi Colwill are long-term absentees for the Blues.

Suspended: Pedro Neto

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Midfield options are thin on the ground for Unai Emery, with Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans and John McGinn all ruled out.

Liverpool loanee Harvey Elliott has hardly had a look in this season, but he will miss this match through an unspecified injury.

Andres Garcia completes the Villa absentees. He is expected to remain sidelined through April with a hamstring strain.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea prediction

The question of whether Chelsea can win at Villa Park may well be decided by the number of players they have on the pitch at full-time.

Facing Arsenal on Sunday, the Blues were not at their best, but they took the game to the Gunners and kept the league leaders honest. Until, that is, Pedro Neto was shown two yellow cards in quick succession.

Facing a Villa side who have only won one match since January, Chelsea should be more than capable of coming away with a result.

They have been their own worst enemy at times this season. Put on a composed, professional performance, though, and they can be confident of taking three points back to west London.

Chelsea to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Chelsea have only beat Aston Villa once in their last four meetings. They lost the reverse fixture back in December 2-1 as Ollie Watkins came off the bench and hit a quickfire brace.

Aston Villa wins: 62

Chelsea wins: 69

Draws: 37