Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 9/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
Leeds United and Aston Villa will face each other in the Premier League this week. The match will be held at Elland Road and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time on Thursday.
Leeds United
Leeds United are 16th in the Premier League table at the moment with 23 points from 27 matches. Jesse Marsch’s side are two points above third-from-bottom Burnley, who have played 26 games.
The West Yorkshire club will head into the match against Villa on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Leicester City away from home at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League. It followed a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in the league.
Team News:
Diego Llorente is fit after a muscle strain .
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are 11th in the Premier League table at the moment with 33 points from 26 matches. Steven Gerrard’s side are safe from relegation and could finish in the top half of the standings this season.
Villa will head into the match against Leeds on the back of a 4-0 win against Southampton at Villa Park in the Premier League. It followed a 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion away from home in the league.
Team News:
Aston Villa defenders Ezri Konsa and Lucas Digne are both available
Key Factors to Consider
- Aston Villa have won 3 of their past 16 league games against Leeds.
- Leeds have conceded 41 goals in their past 13 league fixtures.
- Leeds striker Patrick Bamford is one short of 100 career league goals.
- Philippe Coutinho has been directly involved in six goals in four home appearances for Villa.
- Ollie Watkins has not scored in any of his nine league matches against Leeds.
Conclusion
Aston Villa are doing well at the moment, but playing at home will give Leeds United an advantage. The match is most likely to end in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 9/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
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