Aston Villa vs Leicester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

Fancy Villa on the Asian Handicap?

If you agree with our verdict that Aston Villa can win by two clear goals, then you can back them -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at -105. The favourites could have the upper hand against Leicester.

Villa Won 2-1 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Aston Villa drew their last game 2-2, with the action taking place at Villa Park against Brighton. The Villans had the majority of the ball enjoying 60% possession and four shots on target, with Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers each scoring one goal.

Leicester City have suffered four consecutive losses, recently being beaten at home by Manchester City 2-0 at King Power Stadium. Ruud van Nistelrooy's side had four shots on goal and boasted 54% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Villa have claimed consecutive victories over Leicester, achieving wins by scorelines of 2-1 and 2-1 when visiting King Power Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have included five wins for Villa, three victories for Leicester along with two draws.

Villa have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. Unai Emery's team have averaged 48.1% possession, 414.3 passes and 7.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.0 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Top scorer Morgan Rogers has found the net 4 times, with Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran getting 3 apiece. John McGinn is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez keeping 1 clean sheets.

Leicester have 1 victory, 7 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 8.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. The East Midlands outfit average 45.3% possession, 439.7 passes, 3.7 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while conceding 2.5 goals from 17.1 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal.

Jordan Ayew got 3 goals, Jamie Vardy notched 2, while Bobby Reid and two other players scored 1. Jamie Vardy has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Aston Villa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez (GK), Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne, Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley, Leon Bailey, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Ollie Watkins.

Leicester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), James Justin, Conor Coady, Jannik Vestergaard, Luke Thomas, Harry Winks, Boubakary Soumare, Jordan Ayew, Bilal El Khannouss, Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy.

Aston Villa vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips

Rather than back Aston Villa to win, we’re going to take the -105 that the favourites overcome -1.5 on the Asian Handicap for this Premier League match. They could prove too strong over ninety minutes.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Aston Villa vs Leicester league stats:

• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Leicester in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Leicester in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Leicester in 4 consecutive games.

Villa -1.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Aston Villa 3 - 1 Leicester

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Aston Villa to win by a 3-1 scoreline. At odds of +800, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Aston Villa Over 7.5 Corners -100

The past 5 Aston Villa home games have involved them having an average of 10.20 corners. There are odds of -100 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Aston Villa can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Aston Villa

Total

11.50 7.70 3.80

Home

11.40 8.20 3.20

Away

9.60 4.80 4.80

Leicester

Total

9.40 3.70 5.70

Home

9.60 3.40 6.20

Away

10.50 3.60 6.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-110

Aston Villa Corners

Over 7.5

-110

Under 7.5

-125

Leicester Corners

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+125

Most Corners

1

-500

X

+750

2

+390

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Aston Villa vs Leicester Odds

With an estimated 75% chance of winning, the bookies are taking no chances with their -300 betting odds about Aston Villa triumphing in this Premier League match. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Leicester City are trading at +750.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

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Full-Time Result

1

-300

X

+425

2

+750

Half-Time Result

1

-138

X

+175

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1205

12

-599

X2

+225

Draw No Bet

1

-901

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-108

2 Hcp +1.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+200

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-150

No

+110

Aston Villa vs Leicester Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Villa vs Leicester team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

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