Fresh off the back of their victory in the Second City Derby, Aston Villa welcome Preston to Villa Park in what looks to be a crucial game for both sides. Villa have been in sparkling form of late and find themselves in the automatic promotion places currently whilst Preston are unbeaten in the league since New Year’s Day and are banging on the door of the play-offs.
Sky Bet Championship – Aston Villa vs Preston North End – Villa Park, Tuesday 20th February 2018, Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/2 at Betfred |
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The Villains are currently 2nd in the Championship table – one point above Derby County in third place and they are courting Wolves at the top of the tree – although there is a 12 point gap currently.
59 points from 31 games played is a good return for Steve Bruce’s men who are unbeaten in their last 7 Championship matches. Albert Adomah is showing some of his early season promise and his goal against arch rivals Birmingham took his tally for the season to an impressive 14.
Preston North End
The Lilywhites currently sit 7th in the Championship – 3 points behind Bristol City in 6th place with 49 points from their opening 31 games. Alex Neil’s men are unbeaten in their last 5 Championship matches and despite losing talismanic striker Jordan Hugill to West Ham United, look well set to sustain a promotion push.
Tom Barkhuizen looks set to be given the nod in the absence of Hugill and he’ll be keen to add to his tally of 6 goals and 7 assists this season.
Head to Head
Aston Villa hold a healthy 57:38 lead in the head to head record between the teams whilst another 18 matches have ended as draws. Villa picked up a comfortable 2-0 win at Deepdale earlier in the season thanks to goals from James Chester and Robert Snodgrass.
Aston Villa vs Preston North End Odds and Predictions
Villa have been in fine form of late whilst Preston have scored in their last 7 league games.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 5/6 with Ladbrokes.
Although it could be an attritional tie, this game does looks to have goals in it.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks an excellent punt at 7/10 with Sky Bet.
Albert Adomah is Villa’s talisman and he will want to add to his goal tally of 14 for the season here.
Albert Adomah to score anytime looks an overpriced bet at 17/10 with Uni Bet.
Preston have been in good form but nobody looks capable of stopping Villa in the league at the moment.
Aston Villa to win the game is an great bet at 3/4 with Betfair.
Aston Villa vs Preston North End Score Prediction
Aston Villa 3 – 1 Preston North End – 14/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Aston Villa vs Preston North End Betting Tip
Steve Bruce has instilled confidence into this Villa team who look to have promotion on their minds. Aston Villa to win the match and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 2/1 with Ladbrokes.