Verdict: Aston Villa draw no bet
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to find a route back into the European spots on Wednesday night, Aston Villa will travel to Goodison Park when they meet Everton.
Everton
Starting with the hosts, with David Moyes’ return to Goodison Park officially confirmed last week, Everton will be getting a new era underway on Wednesday night. However, while the former West Ham boss might be set for an emotional return to Merseyside in midweek, the Scottish tactician has a real job on his hands. With the Toffees at the heart of yet another Premier League relegation scrap, Everton have continued to show some glaring issues this season. Getting the New Year underway with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Bournemouth, Wednesday’s hosts have recorded just a single Premier League victory from any of their previous 11 consecutive appearances, the Blues have also gained a reputation for their glaring attacking issues. With their extended rut stemming all the way back to October 19th, Moyes should have face a real challenge on his return to Goodison.
Everton Team News
Not making a single appearance over the past month, Everton are once again sweating over the fitness of ex-Burnley star Dwight McNeil on Wednesday night. Likewise, the Toffees will also be without the services of former Manchester United starlet James Garner here.
Not finding the net since bagging a consolation strike away at Villa Park on September 14th, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will likely settle for a spot on the bench. Once again attracting plenty of January interest, Jarrad Branthwaite will partner James Tarkowski at the back.
Aston Villa
As for the visitors, mounting a dramatic FA Cup comeback last weekend as they eventually claimed a 2-1 victory against West Ham, Aston Villa now have their sights set on finding a route back into the European spots here. Last seen in Premier League action opening the New Year with another 2-1 win against relegation scrappers Leicester, Unai Emery’s men have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous five showdowns against Premier League opposition. Collecting a 2-1 victory against defending champions Manchester City on December 21st, Wednesday’s guests will also be excited by a dominant record against Everton. Including an action-packed 3-2 victory when they last met the Toffees back in September, they have not suffered a single Premier League defeat against the midweek hosts since 2016.
Aston Villa Team News
After serving a three-match suspension following a straight red card against Newcastle on Boxing Day, Jhon Duran will return to Emery’s squad here. However, dealing with a recent ankle injury and not featuring against West Ham last weekend, Diego Carlos remains on the sidelines.
Limping off at Villa Park on Friday night, former Everton midfielder Ross Barkley is not expected to feature at Goodison Park. Despite notching just a single Premier League goal over the past five weeks, Ollie Watkins will lead Villa’s charge.
Everton vs Aston Villa Key Factors to Consider
- When Everton and Aston Villa met for their reverse Premier League showdown on September 14th, Emery’s men collected a 3-2 victory at Villa Park.
- In fact, Aston Villa have not suffered a single Premier League defeat against Everton since way back in 2016.
- The Toffees have recorded just a single victory from any of their last 11 consecutive Premier League appearances.
- Aston Villa have collected 10 points from their last four Premier League trips to Goodison Park.
- Everton have drawn a blank in three of their previous four Premier League showdowns on home soil.
Conclusion
While Everton might be getting a new era underway on Wednesday night following Moyes’ return to Goodison, the Toffees could have a real challenge on their hands here. Hit with an action-packed 3-2 defeat when they travelled to the Midlands for their reverse Premier League showdown on September 14th, Aston Villa do hold what is a dominant record in the blue half of Merseyside. Mustering 10 points from their previous four Premier League trips to Goodison Park, we are backing an away draw no bet in midweek.
Verdict: Aston Villa draw no bet
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
- Soccer News Like
- Be the first of your friends!
