Aston Villa are fighting against the trend
Leicester are currently in the upper midfield, Aston Villa in the lower midfield of the Premier League. Nevertheless, both teams are not too far apart from each other, both have their qualities, but also phases where the weaknesses are clearly visible
Ahead of the Leicester vs Aston Villa match, the betting odds show that there is no real favourite. At the bookmakers, on average, Aston Villa is even the team that is seen slightly ahead, but it is hard to see a significant trend.
A very interesting match could await the spectators at the King Power Stadium. Both will of course be looking for a win or two in the remainder of the season. Kick-off is at 4pm on Saturday in the afternoon.
Leicester – Statistics & current form
Leicester are playing a season that is not quite so easy to grasp. The club lacks the consistency to reach the top of the table, but the quality seems to be too high to slip further than the secure midfield. On Wednesday, they drew 1-1 with relegation candidates Everton, which again did not really satisfy anyone. But the truth is that there have been many injuries throughout the season.
That’s why coach Brendan Rodgers wants to make some changes to the squad in the summer to be even better prepared for such episodes. In the run-up to the Leicester v Everton game, the odds from the best bookmakers show that bettors are also struggling to assess the Foxes. Or even both teams. Aston Villa have the slightly better odds, but the difference is marginal.
So which face will Leicester show? Especially against the background that the semi-final first leg in the Conference League is coming up on Thursday against AS Roma? This game may also have an impact on the odds situation, an international title is obviously a priority, especially with not too much at stake in the Premier League anymore.
Leicester go into this game in decent form
Leicester went into this fixture standing in ninth place. The Foxes have won all of their last three home Premier League games and their overall form is not bad at all. Rodgers’ side have only lost one of their last seven matches, and that was away to Newcastle, who have been difficult to play against in the second half of the season.
Moreover, the hosts have not found it as difficult at home as they have away from home in the 2021/22 season. Not only do they concede 20 goals at home compared to 31 away from home, but Leicester also pick up around a point more per game when they are in action at the King Power Stadium.
Given the starting position, however, it will be difficult to predict a home win without knowing how much the coach will rotate. In general, there seem to be problems with the balance and protection, because the “zero” in the defence held in only one of the last eight games. Therefore, before the Leicester vs Aston Villa match, our tip is that both teams will score a goal – at least.
Predicted Leicester line-up:
Schmeichel – Castagne, Amartey, Evans, Justin – Mendy, Tielemans, Albrighton, Barnes, Ayoze – Iheanacho
Last matches played by Leicester:
Premier League
23/04/2022 – Leicester 0 – 0 Aston Villa
21/04/2022 – Everton 1 – 1 Leicester
17/04/2022 – Newcastle United 2 – 1 Leicester
European Conference League Final Stage
14/04/2022 – PSV Eindhoven 1 – 2 Leicester
Premier League
10/04/2022 – Leicester 2 – 1 Crystal Palace
Aston Villa – Statistics & current form
Currently, the question is what exactly is going on with Aston Villa. Steven Gerrard had put the team on track, improved defensively and raised their footballing level, but recently they have suffered four defeats in a row. The most recent defeat was a 4-0 loss to Tottenham in a game with positive forward play but disastrous defensive errors.
These must not be repeated, because even though they are currently nine points clear of the relegation zone, the Birmingham club is not yet completely safe. Gerrard knows that too and will have taken the necessary precautions during the training week to ensure that such a total failure does not happen again. It is striking that Aston Villa have not yet played a draw away from home this season, so it is always a case of going for it away from home. As it could be an open battle this time as well, our value tip before the Leicester vs. Aston Villa match is that more than 2.5 goals will be scored.
Aston Villa: 0:0 excluded!
While the visitors are struggling to score when it comes to featuring a classic goalscorer, with no one having more goals than Watkins (8), 42 goals in 31 games is not bad value. In addition, not a single Aston Villa game has ended 0-0 this season, so goals are virtually guaranteed.
Aston Villa are also much better in the second half when it comes to their own hunger for goals. Here, the team scored 26 of its 42 own goals. Leicester also conceded more goals in the second half than in the first 45 minutes, so caution should be advised here.
Aston Villa will need one or two more wins to stay in the league. Gerrard may go for fresh legs against Leicester and rotate a little, the potential for that is there, if not in every position.
Predicted Aston Villa line-up:
Martinez – Cash, Konsa, Mings, Young – Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey, Coutinho, Bertrand – Watkins
Last matches played by Aston Villa:
Premier League
23/04/2022 – Leicester 0 – 0 Aston Villa
09/04/2022 – Aston Villa 0 – 4 Tottenham
02/04/2022 – Wolverhampton 2 – 1 Aston Villa
19/03/2022 – Aston Villa 0 – 1 Arsenal FC
13/03/2022 – West Ham 2 – 1 Aston Villa
Leicester – Aston Villa Direct Comparison / H2H Record
104 matches these two teams have played against each other, 85 of them in England’s top division. 36 games went to Aston Villa, Leicester remained the winner 44 times, so they have an advantage on their side. Aston Villa won the first leg 2-1.
Leicester – Aston Villa Tip
It’s very difficult to assess Leicester realistically and well at the moment. The same applies to Aston Villa. A prediction should be difficult because of that, but due to the last performances the Foxes should at least have a good chance for a positive result.
What both lack is definitely balance in the game. Therefore, before the match Leicester vs Aston Villa, our prediction is also that both teams can score at least one goal.
