Tournament: Premier League, England
Venue: King Power Stadium (Leicester)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 31, 2024, 16:00
Leicester City, back in the Premier League after a year in the Championship, will host Aston Villa in the 3rd round on August 31, 2024. The Birmingham visitors are looking to capitalize on the newly promoted side’s early-season struggles.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Leicester City failed to win in five consecutive matches before their League Cup game.
- Aston Villa won twice in their last four matches.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 2-1 in favor of Aston Villa (6 times).
- Leicester City has conceded in each of their last 8 matches.
- Aston Villa has conceded in each of their last 7 matches.
- Leicester City wins the first half in 47% of their matches, while Aston Villa wins in 31%.
Team Analysis: Leicester vs Aston Villa
Leicester City’s return to the Premier League has been challenging. They began with a draw against Tottenham and followed it with a loss to Fulham. Despite these setbacks, their League Cup win against Tranmere Rovers may give them a confidence boost. Under new manager Steve Cooper, who replaced Maresca, Leicester has strengthened their squad with key additions like Ayew and Buonanotte.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, has had a mixed start to their campaign. After an impressive 4th place finish last season, they secured a Champions League spot but lost to Arsenal after an opening win against West Ham. Villa's squad has been bolstered by signings like Amadou Onana and Bogarde, making them a formidable side.
Possible Starting Lineups
Leicester (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Hermansen
- Defenders: Kristiansen, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin
- Midfielders: Ndidi, Winks, Buonanotte, Decordova-Reid, Fatawu
- Forward: Vardy
Aston Villa (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Martinez
- Defenders: Digne, Pau Torres, Konsa, Cash
- Midfielders: Tielemans, Onana, McGinn, Bailey, Rodgers
- Forward: Watkins
Head-to-Head Matches: Leicester vs Aston Villa
In their last seven encounters, both teams have won three times each, indicating a well-matched rivalry.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Leicester vs Aston Villa
Given Aston Villa's stronger squad and recent form, they are favored to secure a victory against the newly promoted Leicester side. We recommend betting on Aston Villa to win (odds – 1.78).
Prediction: Aston Villa to win.
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