The Premier League is taking a short break these days. After the FA Cup games in the fourth main round (round of the last 32) were on the program last weekend, there will be the semi-final second leg on Tuesday and Wednesday in the League Cup (“Carabao Cup”). The first finalist will be determined on Tuesday evening in a duel between Aston Villa and Leicester.
Aston Villa vs Leicester Betting Predictions and Odds
Competition: EFL Cup 2020
Date: January 28th, 2020
Betting Tips 2
Odds: 1.76
Stake: 6/10 units
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Compared to the FA Cup, the League Cup in England hardly enjoys a reputation. Especially in the first rounds, many top teams have their second guard in this competition. However, it is the shortest route to a title and the associated qualification for the Europa League.
From the semifinals at the latest, however, the competition gets more attention from those involved. Although Leicester had to be content with a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Rodgers team is clearly the favorite. Between Aston Villa and Leicester odds around 1.75 are offered.
Aston Villa – Statistics & current form
Come to stay – that’s the Villans motto. After three years in the second-rate championship, the Birmingham team managed to return to the English Premier League.
Enormous investments were made to ensure that the former top club (three times sixth between 2008 and 2010) was represented in the strongest league in the world in the long term. No less than 159 euros were spent on new players. In contrast, the transfer proceeds were only a meager four million euros.
No stone was left unturned and the squad was strengthened with some well-known players. Given this, the current situation in the league is not really satisfactory. The team of head coach Dean Smith is only in 16th place in the table after 24 of 38 match days. The lead on the first relegation zone is just two points. The Villans still have a hot spring ahead.
The promoted team celebrated a trend-setting victory in the last league game when defender Konsa scored the 2-1 winning goal in added time in the basement duel against Watford. In the twelfth home game there was the fifth home win for the Smith eleven. The record in Villa Park is very positive with five wins, two draws and five losses.
With the away goal behind them and the perfectly acceptable home record, the chances of reaching the final are quite intact. So far, the Villians have celebrated the title in the English League Cup five times in club history (most recently in 1996). The final is in sight, but the relegation candidate still needs a convincing performance. Depending on the betting provider, odds of over 2.50 are offered between Aston Villa and Leicester for the eleven from Birmingham to progress.
Personally, top striker Wesley (five goals this season) as well as midfielder John McGinn and goalkeeper Tom Heaton have to pass due to different injuries.
Probable lineup of Aston Villa:
↳ Nyland – Taylor, Mings, Konsa, Hause, Guilbert – Grealish, Douglas Luiz, Nakamba, Trezeguet – El Ghazi
Last games from Aston Villa:
⚽️ 01/21/2020 – Aston Villa vs. Watford 2-1 (Premier League)
⚽️ 01/18/2020 – Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa 1-1 (Premier League)
⚽️ 01/12/2020 – Aston Villa vs. Manchester City 1: 6 (Premier League)
⚽️ 01/08/2020 – Leicester City vs. Aston Villa 1-1 (League Cup)
⚽️ 01/04/2020 – Fulham vs. Aston Villa 2-1 (FA Cup)
Leicester – Statistics & current form
Brendan Rodgers didn’t have the best reputation in England because of his rather unfortunate engagement with Liverpool FC. He had to use the flight to Scotland to make himself interesting again. Rodgers has been back in his homeland for eleven months and has significantly polished his reputation.
In 41 competitive games under his wing, the Foxes collected no less than an average of 2.05 points per game. Rodgers reshaped the former sensational champion into a top team. With 14 games to go, the chance of returning to the UEFA Champions League is huge.
The third in the table is already 14 points ahead of fifth in the table Manchester United. Missing the premier class is hardly conceivable given this advantage. But not only in the league it runs as desired, but also in the cup competitions.
In contrast to Aston Villa, Leicester was represented in the FA Cup at the weekend and celebrated a close 1-0 win against Brentford. However, Rodgers left out many regular players. The focus is clearly on the second leg in Birmingham. Three titles have been won in the League Cup so far – the most recent success was in 2000.
Due to the initial situation, Leicester will be challenged and we expect the guests to be in control of the game from the start. The strong away record in the back (7-1-4) ensures that we have a good feeling between Aston Villa and Leicester when predicting the guests. In addition, Brendan Rodgers has plenty to draw on and does not have to complain about injured players.
Probable lineup of Leicester:
↳ Schmeichel – Chilwell, Söyüncü, Fuchs, Evans, Pereira – Tielemans, Maddison, Praet – Vardy, Perez
Last games from Leicester:
⚽️ 01/25/2020 – Brentford vs. Leicester City 0-1 (FA Cup)
⚽️ 01/22/2020 – Leicester City vs. West Ham 4: 1 (Premier League)
⚽️ January 19, 2020 – Burnley vs. Leicester City 2-1 (Premier League)
⚽️ 01/11/2020 – Leicester City vs. Southampton 1: 2 (Premier League)
⚽️ 01/08/2020 – Leicester City vs. Aston Villa 1-1 (League Cup)
Aston Villa vs Leicester Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights
At the beginning of December, the Foxes were already at Villa Park and had no problems with the newcomer. The Rodgers team dominated the game from the start and prevailed 4-1 against the promoted team.
In the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, the Champions League aspirant had a lot of trouble. Villa took the lead with a Guilbert goal. In the second part of the game Kelechi Iheneacho could only equalize. The advantage is currently due to the away goal at the Villans.
Aston Villa vs Leicester Betting Predictions and Odds by PicksSoccer.com
Away goal in the back, home advantage and completely rested. Due to the early FA Cup out against second division Fulham, the Villans had no play at the weekend and were able to prepare for the semi-final second leg. Despite these apparently good conditions, the home side is not expected to advance. Odds of well over 4.00 are offered between Aston Villa and Leicester for the tip on the home win.
⭐️ Aston Villa vs Leicester Betting odds & more interesting betting prediction:
Betting Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.57
Betting Prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 2.35
Betting Prediction: Both teams to score/ YES
Odds: 1.57
Betting Prediction: Both teams to score/ NO
Odds: 2.25
Key facts – Aston Villa vs Leicester tips
⭐️ 5-2-5 in front of a home crowd – the Villans hope for the home advantage
⭐️ The first leg ended with a 1-1 draw
⭐️ Leicester is still favored
The Foxes’ performance explosion this season was by no means to be expected and the Rodgers protected can undoubtedly be described as one of the positive surprises this season. With an attractive style of play and a lot of speed in the game, the competition is always shocked.
The Villans have an advantage on paper after the first leg result, but we don’t believe in the final. The qualitatively stronger guests can also draw on the full. Vardy & Co are a clear favorite for us and that’s why we make a prediction between Aston Villa and Leicester about good betting odds on the three-way market in favor of the guests. Six units are used for this tip.
Competition: EFL Cup
Date: January 28th, 2020
Betting Prediction: 2
Odds: 1.76
Stake: 6/10 units
