West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds
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West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa betting tips
This article covers West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa: Match details
Match: West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa
Competition: Premier League
Date: December 20, 2020
Kick-off time: 7:15 pm, December 20, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: The Hawthorns
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: A corner flag is pictured inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Everton at The Hawthorns on December 26, 2017 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Betting prediction: West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Aston Villa
Sam Allardyce is back in the Premier League as he takes hold of the reigns at West Bromwich Albion.
Big Sam takes charge off the back of a 1-1 draw with Manchester City which left the Baggies in 19th.
Aston Villa remain in a strong position despite being held to a goalless draw with Burnley on Thursday.
Dean Smith’s side are currently 11th but with two games in hand, they could go as high as 2nd with two wins.
West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa: Recommended bets
Ollie Watkins to score first. The 24-year-old has settled in perfectly at Villa Park and has proven to be one of the best signings in the league.
The striker is Villa’s leading goal scorer this season with 8.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 12: Anwar El Ghazi of Aston Villa scores a penalty for his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux on December 12, 2020 in Wolverhampton, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa: What are the betting odds?
West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa – recent form and head to head statistics
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West Bromwich Albion vs Arsenal FC - 0:4
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West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United - 0:5
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Liverpool FC vs West Bromwich Albion - 1:1
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Aston Villa FC vs Liverpool FC - 1:4
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Manchester United FC vs Aston Villa FC - 2:1
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Chelsea FC vs Aston Villa FC - 1:1
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Aston Villa FC vs Crystal Palace FC - 3:0
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West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa FC - 0:3
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| January 16, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 2 - 3 | West Bromwich Albion |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Blackpool | 2 - 2 | West Bromwich Albion |
| January 2, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 - 4 | Arsenal FC |
| December 29, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 - 5 | Leeds United |
| December 27, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Liverpool FC | 1 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion |
| January 17, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 0 - 0 | Everton FC |
| January 13, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 0 - 0 | Tottenham Hotspur FC |
| January 8, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Aston Villa FC | 1 - 4 | Liverpool FC |
| January 1, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 1 | Aston Villa FC |
| December 28, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Chelsea FC | 1 - 1 | Aston Villa FC |
| West Bromwich Albion | Aston Villa FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Matches played | 15 |
| 2 | Matches won | 8 |
| 138 | Goal attempts | 226 |
| 48 | Shots on goal | 85 |
| 57 | Shots off goal | 80 |
| 63 | Corner kicks | 109 |
| 38% | Average ball possession | 49% |
| 33 | Shots blocked | 61 |
| 26 | Cards given | 31 |
| 226 | Free kicks | 268 |
| 36 | Offsides | 27 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 1 |
| 11 | Goals by foot | 23 |
| 2 | Goals by head | 5 |
| 14 | Goals scored | 29 |
| 41 | Goals conceded | 16 |
| 0 | Shots on bar | 6 |
| West Bromwich Albion | Aston Villa FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Matches | 26 |
| 13 | Home Matches | 13 |
| 13 | Away Matches | 13 |
| 31 | Total Goals | 38 |
| 1.19 | Average Goals Scored | 1.46 |
| 6 | Wins | 10 |
| 10 | Losses | 6 |
| 10 | Draws | 10 |
| December 20, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 - 3 | Aston Villa FC |
| May 14, 2019 | Championship 18/19 | West Bromwich Albion | 1 - 0 | Aston Villa FC |
| May 11, 2019 | Championship 18/19 | Aston Villa FC | 2 - 1 | West Bromwich Albion |
| February 16, 2019 | Championship 18/19 | Aston Villa FC | 0 - 2 | West Bromwich Albion |
| December 7, 2018 | Championship 18/19 | West Bromwich Albion | 2 - 2 | Aston Villa FC |
Brentford’s Ollie Watkins after the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi final second leg match at Griffin Park, London. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images)
West Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa: Match preview
Sam Allardyce returns to the Premier League just over two years since his departure from Everton.
Slaven Bilic was sacked on Friday despite holding Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.
Allardyce is being tasked with keeping West Brom in the Premier League with the Baggies sat in 19th.
The Midlands club are just three points from safety and they will be hoping for a new manager bounce on the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 18: Sam Allardyce, Manager of Crystal Palace looks on prior to the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Watford at Selhurst Park on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Villa frustrated by Burnley
Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw with Burnley on Thursday halting their climb up the table.
Despite being sat 11th, Villa have played two fewer games than most sides and are just six points off of second place.
Dean Smith will be anticipating a tough test on Sunday with the fixture being a Midlands derby and the Baggies having the bounce of a new manager.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa reacts during the Carabao Cup Final between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on March 01, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
West Bromwich Albion team news vs Aston Villa
Sam Field and Hal Robson-Kanu are both close to returning but are due to undergo late tests ahead of the match.
Matheus Pereira misses the game through suspension.
Conor Townsend and Kyle Bartley both remain sidelined.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: Matheus Pereira of West Bromwich Albion runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Barnsley at The Hawthorns on October 22, 2019 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)
Aston Villa team news vs West Bromwich Albion
Douglas Luiz and Matty Cash both return from suspension after serving one-match bans.
Ezri Konsa could return from illness but is due to be assessed ahead of the clash.
Ross Barkley is also close to a return but is unlikely to be risked.
Trézéguet and Wesley Moraes both remain sidelined.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Ross Barkley of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on October 23, 2020 in Birmingham, England. 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 Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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