Aston Villa and Everton face off in this intriguing Premier League matchup. Aston Villa, looking to break into the top four, are favorites, while Everton desperately need to turn their season around after a terrible start. Here’s what to expect from this important clash.
Aston Villa Match Previews
Aston Villa has had a mixed start to the season with two wins and a loss, placing them 7th in the Premier League. They have a WLW form and have scored 4 goals while conceding 4.
However, despite their promising away form, their home record has been disappointing. Villa have the 16th worst home record, having lost their only home game of the season 2-0 to Arsenal. They’ve yet to score at Villa Park.
One key concern for Villa is their defensive vulnerability. They haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 8 matches, but they’ve scored 7 goals in their last 5 outings. Manager Unai Emery will look to tighten up at the back while relying on his forward line to deliver.
Injuries:
- Boubacar Kamara: Knee injury (out until late October 2024)
- Diego Carlos: Muscle injury (out until mid-September 2024)
- Jaden Philogene-Bidace: Knock (Doubtful)
- Leon Bailey: Hamstring injury (out until early October 2024)
- Matty Cash: Hamstring injury (out until late September 2024)
- Robin Olsen: Head injury (Doubtful)
- Tyrone Mings: Cruciate ligament injury (out until mid-October 2024)
Aston Villa vs. Everton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Emiliano Martínez; Bogarde, Pau Torres, Konsa, Lucas Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Ramsey, Mcginn, Rogers; Ollie Watkins
Everton Form Match Previews
Everton has had a torrid start to the season, currently sitting 20th in the league with LLL form. They’ve lost all three of their opening matches, scoring just 2 goals and conceding 10.
Their struggles have been amplified both at home and on the road. They hold the worst away record in the league, having lost both their away games, scoring none, and conceding 4 goals.
Despite the poor form, Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye have been bright spots. McNeil has created the most big chances for Everton, while Ndiaye leads the team in shots on target per match.
Injuries:
- Armando Broja: Achilles tendon injury (out until late September 2024)
- Jarrad Branthwaite: Groin injury (out until late September 2024)
- Nathan Patterson: Hamstring injury (out until mid-September 2024)
- Seamus Coleman: Ankle injury
- Youssef Chermiti: Foot injury (Doubtful)
Everton vs. Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Jordan Pickford; Coleman, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, Vitaliy Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Idrissa Gueye, Harrison; Ndiaye, Mcneil, Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Head-to-Head Record
The historical head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Everton has been quite close. Villa holds 9 wins, Everton has 7, and there have been 7 draws between these two teams. Villa will be aiming to extend their lead, while Everton looks to balance the scoreline.
Who Will Win?
According to FotMob’s predictions, Aston Villa is heavily favored to win this clash with a 76% chance of victory. There is a 10% chance of a draw, and Everton has a 14% chance of pulling off an upset. With Villa’s superior form and Everton’s struggles both at home and away, Villa should have the upper hand, especially playing at Villa Park.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Everton
Given Aston Villa’s offensive power and Everton’s poor defensive form, Villa should dominate the game. Everton’s winless start and weak performances on the road make it hard to see them grabbing points at Villa Park.
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