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Aston Villa vs Everton Predictions - Villans Response Expected in the Premier League

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 18 Aug 2023

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Ralph Staniforth 18 Aug 2023

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Aston Villa vs Everton predictions for Sunday’s Premier League match
The fixture is being played at Villa Park (15:00 SAST)
Can Villa bounce back from defeat with a home victory?

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Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has scored 4 goals in his last 5 home matches (Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs Everton Preview

Aston Villa are solid at home and will want to bounce back from an opening match defeat. Ollie Watkins was clinical at Villa Park last season and he can strike against an unconvincing Everton side.

Aston Villa vs Everton Preview
Head-to-Head
Aston Villa Form
Aston Villa Injuries & Team News
Everton Form
Everton Injuries & Team News

Aston Villa have won their last 7 home matches (Premier League)
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has scored 4 goals in his last 5 home matches (Premier League)
Aston Villa have won their last 5 matches against Everton

Head-to-Head

Aston Villa have an 86-82 advantage against Everton in 228 meetings with 60 draws.

Aston Villa Form

Aston Villa were thrashed 5-1 at Newcastle last time out. Villa conceded early and Moussa Diaby equalised before the Villans shipped four goals.

The Villans had won their previous two and defeated Valencia away (2-1) and Lazio (3-0) at home.

Unai Emrey’s side ended last season with seven consecutive home wins and conceded just two goals.

Aston Villa Injuries & Team News

Forwards Emi Beundia and Bertrand Traore are ruled out.

Midfielders Jacob Ramsey and Leander Dendoncker are unavailable.

Defenders Alex Moreno and Tyrone Mings are also out.

Everton Form

Everton fell to a 1-0 opening match loss at home against Fulham. The Toffees had 2.59 expected goals but conceded with 20 minutes remaining.

It followed back-to-back pre-season wins against Sporting Lisbon and Stoke (1-0).

Sean Dyce’s side struggled away last season and won just two of their 19 matches on the road.

Everton Injuries & Team News

Midfielders Deli Alli and Jack Harrison are out.

Defender Seamus Coleman and forward Dwight McNeil are also out.

Verdict

Aston Villa v Everton

Aston Villa are a strong side with plenty of quality. The Villans are likely to produce an improved performance and Watkins can get chances in a likely home win.

Aston Villa Win

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