Aston Villa meets with a struggling Leicester City squad with aims of continuing their hot streak in the league. Leicester on the other hand is looking to bounce back from their 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace on their last match. These two teams are playing in this game without managers, which made this match even more exciting. When looking at the league table, it is clear that Leicester is in dire need of wins, considering their place. They are at the 19th of the league table with 25 points. The Villa on the other hand is at the ninth in the league table, and are safe from relegation. This meeting will be on April 5, 2023, at 2:45 AM (GMT+8), with Leicester hosting this match.
Prior to this match, these two teams played a total of 107 matches, where it was the hosts who has a better record. The hosts had 45 wins from those 107 matches, while the visitors only recorded 36 victories. On their first meeting this season, it was the hosts who were able to win that match. As they meet once again, they are hoping to record their third double over against the visitors. The visitors on the other hand are not doing well on the road against the hosts, as they only managed to win two of their last 13 games on the road. They last recorded a road victory against the hosts in a 1-0 win in 2020.
Aston Villa
Currently sitting at the ninth of the league table, Aston Villa is with 41 points, and are just two points away from the sixth. A win in this match could bring them at the sixth spot with 44 points. This is not impossible as they have been impressive recently, and are currently in a hot streak. In fact, they are coming from a 2-0 win against Chelsea during the weekend, where they stunned their opponent with the way they played. As they play in this game, they are looking to achieve the same result to improve their place in the standings. The Villa have improved so much under Unai Emery, which they aim to carry in this match. Additionally, they are also eyeing to move up the league table, which is why it is important for them to win here.
Matty Cash and Jed Steer remains to be unavailable for the Villa due to their calf injuries. Fortunately, Philippe Countinho is nearing his return from a thigh problem. Aside from there, there are no fresh injury concerns for the Villa.
Leicester City
Leicester is currently at the 19th of the league table which is no longer surprising, considering their results this season. It looks like this season is just not for them, as they have been struggling recently, thus their slump. Unfortunately, they are coming from a 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace, and are hoping to bounce back in this fixture. However, a win in this match could make them escape the drop zone, as they can go up to the 14th spot. They hope to finally end their tumultuous campaign this season. However, it will only be possible if they can address their issues in their games. Guys like James Maddison, and Harvey Barnes are expected to do some magic for their squads.
Harry Souttar and Victor Kristiansen are both expected to return in this match, following their recovery from their ankle concerns. However, they will be without Dennis Praet, and Jonny Evans as they still nurse their own injuries. Tielmans, Justin, Bertrand, and Vestergaard are all unavailable in this match as well.
Prediction:
Draw
Odds: 0.88
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