English Premier League rivals make their second attempt to advance when Aston Villa host Chelsea in the fourth round of the 2023-24 FA Cup on Wednesday. The clubs squared off at Stamford Bridge on Jan. 26 but played to a 0-0 draw, making a replay necessary to determine who moves on to the fifth round. Aston Villa won each of the previous three meetings between the teams across all competitions, outscoring Chelsea 4-0 in the process.
Kickoff at Villa Park is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Villans are -104 favorites (risk $104 to win $100) in the latest Aston Villa vs. Chelsea odds, while the Blues are +240 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +265 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5 (For more soccer coverage, click here).
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After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since the 2022 Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others.
Green knows Aston Villa finally got untracked offensively over the weekend after scoring a total of two goals over four matches across all competitions in January. The Villans posted a 5-0 Premier League victory against Sheffield United on Saturday, with five different players converting. One was forward Ollie Watkins, who is tied for fifth in the EPL this season with 11 tallies.
The expert also is aware that Chelsea will be desperate to generate offense as they have failed to score in four consecutive meetings with Aston Villa. The Blues have averaged one goal over their last three matches across all competitions since routing Middlesbrough 6-1 in the second leg of their EFL Cup semifinal tie on Jan. 23. Midfielder Cole Palmer is tied for seventh in the Premier League with 10 tallies and recorded a brace in the triumph over Middlesbrough.
Green has taken an in-depth look at the Aston Villa vs. Chelsea showdown and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in three CONFIDENT best bets that pay plus-money and is offering a full breakdown of this 2023-24 FA Cup matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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