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

The Blues face a tough test against an in-form Villa side who have emerged as unlikely title challengers after seven straight Premier League wins before Christmas.

Villa started the weekend just three points behind leaders Arsenal, while Chelsea are seven points behind Unai Emery’s side.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game…

Chelsea vs Aston Villa is scheduled for a 5.30pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 5pm ahead of the 5.30pm kick-off.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

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.

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.25pm.

The two summer signings have been sidelined in recent weeks but Maresca revealed in his pre-match press conference that both would be back.

Otherwise, it is a case of the longer-term absentees continuing their rehabilitation: Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo.

As for Villa, former Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is out until February, while centre-backs Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings are sidelined.