Aston Villa vs Leicester City betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds
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Aston Villa vs Leicester City betting tips
This article covers Aston Villa vs Leicester City betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Aston Villa vs Leicester City betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City: Match details
Match: Aston Villa vs Leicester City
Competition: Premier League
Date: February 21, 2021
Kick-off time: 2:00 pm, February 21, 2021 (UK time)
Stadium: Villa Park
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 03: Crest detail of Aston Villa bench is seen prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Stoke City at Villa Park on October 3, 2015 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Aston Villa 1-2 Leicester City
Aston Villa were held to a frustrating goalless draw with Brighton last Saturday to remain in 8th.
But despite winning just three of their last nine matches, Dean Smith’s side sit just six points off the top four with two games in hand.
Leicester City produced an emphatic performance last Saturday to defeat Liverpool 3-1.
The Foxes remain third in the Premier League and are four points clear of both fourth and fifth.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Jonny Evans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at The King Power Stadium on November 8, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images,)
Aston Villa vs Leicester City: Recommended bets
Jamie Vardy to score first. The striker returned from a groin injury and netted in just his second game back last Saturday.
Vardy now has 12 league goals this season and he will be keen to add to his tally on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Park on November 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Aston Villa vs Leicester City: What are the betting odds?
Aston Villa vs Leicester City – recent form and head to head statistics
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SK Slavia Prague vs Leicester City FC - 0:0
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| February 21, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| February 13, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 - 0 | Aston Villa FC |
| February 6, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 1 - 0 | Arsenal FC |
| February 3, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 1 - 3 | West Ham United FC |
| January 30, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Southampton FC | 0 - 1 | Aston Villa FC |
| February 21, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| February 18, 2021 | UEFA Europa League 20/21 | SK Slavia Prague | 0 - 0 | Leicester City FC |
| February 13, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 3 - 1 | Liverpool FC |
| February 10, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 1 - 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| February 7, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 0 - 0 | Leicester City FC |
| Aston Villa FC | Leicester City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Matches played | 25 |
| 11 | Matches won | 15 |
| 312 | Goal attempts | 292 |
| 123 | Shots on goal | 112 |
| 108 | Shots off goal | 89 |
| 139 | Corner kicks | 127 |
| 48% | Average ball possession | 52% |
| 81 | Shots blocked | 91 |
| 42 | Cards given | 45 |
| 394 | Free kicks | 367 |
| 45 | Offsides | 49 |
| 2 | Shots on post | 4 |
| 7 | Shots on bar | 3 |
| 29 | Goals by foot | 38 |
| 7 | Goals by head | 3 |
| 37 | Goals scored | 44 |
| 26 | Goals conceded | 27 |
| Aston Villa FC | Leicester City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Matches | 30 |
| 16 | Home Matches | 14 |
| 14 | Away Matches | 16 |
| 42 | Total Goals | 47 |
| 1.4 | Average Goals Scored | 1.57 |
| 9 | Wins | 11 |
| 11 | Losses | 9 |
| 10 | Draws | 10 |
| February 21, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 1 - 2 | Leicester City FC |
| October 18, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Leicester City FC | 0 - 1 | Aston Villa FC |
| March 9, 2020 | Premier League 19/20 | Leicester City FC | 4 - 0 | Aston Villa FC |
| January 28, 2020 | EFL Cup 19/20 | Aston Villa FC | 2 - 1 | Leicester City FC |
| January 8, 2020 | EFL Cup 19/20 | Leicester City FC | 1 - 1 | Aston Villa FC |
Aston Villa vs Leicester City: Match preview
Aston Villa still have their eyes fixed on European qualification this season despite being held to a draw with Brighton.
The Seagulls managed to secure a point in a goalless draw at the Amex Stadium last Saturday.
Smith’s side had been looking to build on an impressive win over Arsenal but produced an uninspired performance on the South Coast.
However, the Midlands club remain in a strong position as they sit just six points off the top four with two games in hand.
Their games in hand see them travel to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United before they host Tottenham Hotspur.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 28, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
Leicester consolidate top-four position
Leicester City now find themselves four points clear of fifth-place following their win over Liverpool last Saturday.
The Foxes managed to complete a late turnaround against the Reds as they ended up comfortably winning 3-1.
Brendan Rodgers will be hopeful the win is the start of a good run for his side who had won just once in their previous four matches.
They were also in action during midweek as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw with Slavia Prague.
Leicester will now once again need to show they can deal with playing Thursdays and Sundays as they return to Europa League action.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 22: Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and West Ham United at The King Power Stadium on January 22, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)
Aston Villa team news vs Leicester City
Villa have been a big injury blow with Matty Cash being ruled out of action for three to four weeks.
The right-back suffered a hamstring injury against Brighton and will miss the arrival of Leicester on Sunday.
Cash has missed just one league game for Villa all season, playing a key part in their impressive campaign so far.
The experienced Ahmed Elmohamady replaced him against the Seagulls and is set to do the same again on Sunday.
Kortney Hause and Wesley also remain sidelined for the game as they return from injury.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Wesley of Aston Villa receives medical attention during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Aston Villa at Turf Moor on January 01, 2020 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Leicester City team news vs Aston Villa
Leicester will be handed a double injury boost on the weekend with both Timothy Castagne and Ricardo Pereira set to return.
The duo’s return comes just at the right time with James Justin being ruled out for several months with ligament damage.
Daniel Amartey was forced to fill in at right-back against Liverpool, so Castagne being back will be a huge plus for the Foxes.
Pereira was rested against Slavia Prague having only just recovered from ligament damage.
Wesley Fofana, Dennis Praet, Ayoze Perez and Wes Morgan all remain sidelined for the trip to Villa Park.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Leicester City’s Timoty Castagne looks on during the UEFA Europa League Group G stage match between Leicester City and Zorya Luhansk at The King Power Stadium on October 22, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty Images)
Predicted Aston Villa line-up vs Leicester City
Predicted Aston Villa line-up vs Leicester City
Predicted Leicester City line-up vs Aston Villa
Predicted Leicester City line-up vs Aston Villa
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