Leicester City vs Aston Villa Prediction: Leicester City and Aston Villa face off at the King Power Stadium, with both sides seeking to recover from recent Premier League setbacks. While Leicester hopes to capitalize on their home advantage, Aston Villa’s potent attack makes them slight favorites in this enticing clash
LEI vs AVL Match Info
- Date: Saturday 31th August, 2024
- Kick-off time: 07:30 PM IST
- Location: King Power Stadium
- Last meeting: LEI 1-2 AVL
- Where to watch: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar App
Leicester City vs Aston Villa Prediction
As Leicester City host Aston Villa, both teams are eager to find their rhythm early in the Premier League season. Aston Villa’s recent track record against Leicester gives them a slight advantage, especially with their attacking depth. However, Leicester’s resilience on home turf makes this a tight contest. Expect a high-scoring game with Aston Villa edging out a narrow win.
- ✅ More than 2.5 goals — Aston Villa to score first
- ✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
- ✅ Ollie Watkins to score
- ✅ Aston Villa to win the match
Leicester City vs Aston Villa Previews
Leicester City Team Preview
Leicester City is still in search of their first league win this season. Steve Cooper’s side has had a rocky start, showing potential in patches but lacking consistency. After a hard-fought 2-1 loss to Fulham last weekend, the Foxes bounced back with a commanding 4-0 victory against Tranmere Rovers in the EFL Cup. This win may provide a confidence boost, but they need to translate that form into the Premier League.
Leicester’s defense has been a concern, with just one clean sheet in their last 25 Premier League outings. Injuries to key players like Patson Daka and Jakub Stolarczyk add to their woes, although the return of Luke Thomas and Conor Coady offers some respite. Jamie Vardy, a seasoned striker, remains the focal point of their attack, with new recruits Oliver Skipp and Facundo Buonanotte expected to play significant roles in midfield.
Aston Villa Team Preview
Aston Villa comes into this match aiming to recover from a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. Despite a strong start to the season with a win over West Ham, Villa’s defense was exposed against the Gunners. They have now gone seven Premier League games without a clean sheet, conceding 15 goals in the process.
Nevertheless, Villa’s attacking threat is undeniable. Morgan Rogers is likely to continue his advanced role behind Ollie Watkins, while Leon Bailey and John McGinn provide width. The absence of Matty Cash due to a hamstring injury is a setback, but Unai Emery will look to either Kosta Nedeljkovic or Ezri Konsa to step up at right-back. With Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans anchoring the midfield, Villa’s focus will be on exploiting Leicester’s defensive vulnerabilities.
LEI vs AVL Team News
Leicester City will be missing Patson Daka and Jakub Stolarczyk due to long-term injuries. However, Luke Thomas and Conor Coady are available for selection, though they may not start. Steve Cooper is likely to stick with the defensive lineup from the Fulham match, while Oliver Skipp and Facundo Buonanotte could make their Premier League debuts in midfield.
Aston Villa will have to do without Matty Cash, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings are also out with knee injuries. Robin Olsen, who has been absent due to a facial injury, might return to the bench. Morgan Rogers is expected to continue in an attacking role, with Ollie Watkins leading the line
LEI vs. AVL Last Five Head-to-Head
- LEI 1-2 AVL
- AVL 2-4 LEI
- LEI 0-0 AVL
- AVL 2-1 LEI
- AVL 1-2 LEI
LEI vs AVL Possible Lineups
Leicester City Possible Playing XI: Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Winks, Ndidi; Fatawu, Buonanotte, Decordova-Reid; Vardy
Aston Villa Possible Playing XI: Martinez; Nedeljkovic, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Bailey, Tielemans, Onana, McGinn; Rogers; Watkins
LEI vs AVL Win Probability:
- Leicester City : 30%
- DRAW: 25%
- Aston Villa : 45%
LEI vs AVL Dream11 Team
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