Prediction: Wycombe vs Aston Villa

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Turning their attention to EFL Cup duties on Tuesday night, Aston Villa will travel to Adams Park when they meet Wycombe.

Wycombe

Starting with the hosts, while Wycombe might have opened up the new campaign by losing three of their first four appearances across all competitions, the Wanderers have come roaring back in a remarkable fashion. Last seen over the weekend, picking up a 2-1 victory at home against Cambridge, Matt Bloomfield’s men have started to charge their way up the League One standings. With some around Adams Park dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine play-off charge this season, the former Colchester boss should find the mood in his camp at a real high. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure last month as they secured a stellar 1-0 win away at Championship outfit Swansea, Wycombe have won five of their previous six matchups across all formats. Opening September with a 2-1 victory away at Northampton, it should also be noted that Bloomfield’s high-flying squad have won their last three appearances by an aggregate score of 9-5.

Team News

Dealing with what has quickly become a mounting injury list at Adams Park, Wycombe will once again be without the likes of Nathan Bishop, Brandon Hanlan, Ryan Tafazolli and West Ham loanee Gideon Fouda on Tuesday night. Likewise, not featuring over the past month, former Burnley striker Sam Vokes remains on the sidelines.

However, both returning to first-team training after dealing with respective long-term injury issues, Wycombe are hopeful that the duo of Luke Leahy and David Wheeler will be able to play some part here.

Aston Villa

As for the visitors, embarking on a famous fairytale last season as they secured an iconic Champions League ticket, Aston Villa have only continued on from where they left off back in May. Opening their European adventure with a 3-0 romp away at Swiss giants Young Boys, Unai Emery’s men have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent. Mounting another dramatic comeback at home against local rivals Wolves over the weekend as they secured a 3-1 victory on home soil, the former Arsenal boss has seen his squad muster 12 points from their first five Premier League appearances. Marking their return from September’s international break with an astonishing comeback at Villa Park as they clinched a thrilling 3-2 win, Tuesday’s guests have certainly gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Despite meeting a high-flying Wycombe in midweek, Emery’s camp are rightfully pencilled in as a landslide contender at Adams Park.

Team News

Limping off against Wolves over the weekend, Scotland skipper John McGinn will not feature at Adams Park on Tuesday night. Likewise, Emery’s side have already confirmed that the duo of Poland international Matty Cash and summer recruit Jaden Philogene remain on the sidelines with respective injury issues.

Once again coming off the bench on Saturday afternoon and finding the net at Villa Park, the red-hot Jhon Duran should make a rare start here and replace Ollie Watkins in the final third. With Emery expected to make a handful of changes in midweek, the likes of Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey should feature from the start.

Key Factors to Consider

• Aston Villa have won their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-4.
• The Premier League outfit have notched a trio of strikes in each of their last three appearances.
• However, Emery’s men have failed to collect a clean sheet from any of their first five Premier League matchups.
• Wycombe have won their previous three appearances across all formats by an aggregate score of 9-5.
• The Wanderers have seen just their last four matchups produce 18 goals at both ends of the pitch.

Conclusion

While Aston Villa might rightfully travel to Adams Park pencilled in as a standout contender, they will meet a Wycombe squad that are riding their own wave of momentum. With the League One outfit winning all of their previous three appearances by an aggregate score of 9-5, Emery’s side have also gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. In a contest that could prove to be an enjoyable EFL Cup showdown, we are expecting chances could come thick and fast.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet