English Premier
2013-05-11 - Aston Villa vs Chelsea FC
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : English Premier League
Venue: Villa Park
Saturday 11th May 2013 – Kickoff time 12:45
Match Preview :
Both sides have a different mission going into this match. While Chelsea will be looking to finish in the top four, the hosts Villa meanwhile will want to secure Premier League survival.
For much of this season Villa have been at the bottom end battling against relegation but they can avoid any last day dramas with a win in this match. With five wins collected in their last eight outings, that would suggest that they should have enough to steer clear of trouble, with the vast improvement over the last couple of months.
Paul Lambert side have hit the 40 mark and have climbed to 13th in the standings, but are still not taking anything for granted going into this match.
Meanwhile Chelsea comes into this match after the 2-2 draw with Tottenham which means that they are yet to confirm their place in the Champions League. They are still unbeaten in their last six games with Rafa Benitez landing the Manager of the Month award for April. And with Chelsea's superior goal difference meaning three points are all they need to remain in the hunt for a Champions' League spot.
Chelsea knows that a win here would prepare them ahead of their Europa League final date with Benfica on Wednesday and give them full confidence as they will attempt to win the Europa League a year after bagging the Champions League.
Team News :
Aston Villa Team News :
Aston Villa will hand Matthew Lowton, who suffered a thigh strain against Norwich City last time out, a late fitness test before kickoff. Karim El Ahmadi (thigh) and Ciaran Clark (foot) will be absent once again, with the pair having missed their last two games.
Richard Dunne has returned to training but he is unlikely to feature this season having been sidelined since Euro 2012.
Chelsea Team News :
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be in the starting lineup at Villa Park as he continues his bid to become the club's all-time leading goalscorer. Ryan Bertrand (knee) is out, but Oriol Romeu is in contention following his long-term absence with a knee problem.
Meanwhile, Eden Hazard (calf) and fellow forward Victor Moses (leg) are doubtful, but midfielder John Obi Mikel (hip) is available.
Prediction:
Go for Chelsea to win and give the 1/2 ball here.
The Pick :
Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for Chelsea to win.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Chelsea and give the 1/2 ball. [Main Bet]
