Ace Football team offers the Premier League round 2 match preview for Aston Villa and Everton who meet up this coming Sunday. The pre-match analysis includes the latest fixture stats and facts and a free betting tip for our readers.
In Round 2 of the new Premier League season, Everton will be facing Aston Villa on Sunday. Both teams are eager to secure a positive result at Villa Park to improve their prospects and steer clear of potential relegation battles.
Following their opening matches of the season, both teams were left empty-handed, and they are undoubtedly determined to bounce back with a stronger performance.
Form: Aston Villa vs Everton
Aston Villa Form
Aston Villa’s recent performances have lacked consistency. In their last three matches, they began with a 1-1 draw against Liverpool, then secured a 2-1 victory over Brighton, but faced a heavy 5-1 defeat against Newcastle. Aston Villa’s home form has been exceptional, winning all six of their most recent Premier League matches at their home ground. They’ve amassed a perfect 18 points, scoring 13 goals while conceding just two.
Everton Form
Everton’s recent performances have earned them four points from their last three matches. They began with a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton, then secured a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth. However, their momentum was halted with a 0-1 defeat against Fulham. Everton’s away form in the Premier League has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six matches. During this period, they’ve drawn four and lost one, scoring ten goals while conceding eight.
Betting facts for Aston Villa and Everton
Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that Aston Villa and Everton played across all competitions.
- Aston Villa have scored in 26 of the last 28 matches
- Aston Villa have scored in the last 14 home matches in a row
- In 17 of the last 19 Aston Villa matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Aston Villa have not lost 17 of the last 19 matches
- In 6 of the last 7 matches Aston Villa played, both teams scored
- Everton have not lost 10 of the last 11 away matches
- In the last 3 Everton matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 3 Everton away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 7 Everton matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Everton have not lost 8 of the last 9 matches
Players on top: Aston Villa vs Everton
Douglas Luiz has been in good form for Aston Villa, scoring two goals in their last four Premier League games. On the other hand, Abdoulaye Doucoure has been a key contributor for Everton, finding the back of the net three times in his last six matches in the Premier League.
Popular betting markets: Aston Villa vs Everton
Full-time result
Aston Villa have a strong record against Everton at home, as they have not lost in their last four consecutive home meetings. Aston Villa have won eight of their previous 10 home matches, drawing one and losing one. On the other hand, Everton have won four of their last 10 away matches, with five draws and one loss in this run.
Both teams to score
Both teams have been finding the net in the last four Aston Villa games, and Unai Emery’s side also scored in their last four league meetings with Everton. They kept two clean sheets in their previous 10 matches and scored the first goal seven times. On the other hand, Everton scored the opening goal in six of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Aston Villa conceded a goal in their last six matches and saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches, averaging two goals per game. Meanwhile, Everton had over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches, with an average of 1.2 goals scored in those matches.
Betting tip: Aston Villa vs Everton
In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Aston Villa and Everton. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.