Match Details
The match between Everton and Aston Villa is scheduled to take place on January 14, 2024, at Goodison Park. It will be a Premier League regular season fixture. The odds for the match are as follows: Everton (2.90), Draw (3.79), Aston Villa (2.46).
Head-to-Head Comparison
In their previous encounters, Everton and Aston Villa have faced each other multiple times. However, their most recent meeting was in the League Cup where Everton emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Looking back at their head-to-head history, Aston Villa has been dominant in recent years. In their last six matches across all competitions, Aston Villa has won three games while Everton has managed only one victory. Interestingly, four out of the last six matches have seen three or more goals being scored.
Team Form: Everton
Everton’s recent form has been less than impressive with only one win in their last six matches across all competitions. They have struggled defensively during this period, conceding nine goals while scoring just five themselves.
In the Premier League standings, Everton currently finds themselves in 17th position with 16 points from 20 matches played so far this season. Their goal difference stands at -4.
In their most recent match against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, Everton played out a goalless draw which resulted in a replay being scheduled to determine who progresses to the next round.
Team Form: Aston Villa
Aston Villa enters this match on the back of some solid performances recently. They have won three of their last six matches away from home and have scored an impressive ten goals during these games while conceding eight.
In terms of league standing, Aston Villa sits comfortably in second place with 42 points from 20 matches played. They have a positive goal difference of 16, highlighting their attacking prowess.
Their most recent match was in the FA Cup against Middlesbrough, where they secured a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a late goal from Matthew Cash.
Key Players
For Everton, Abdoulaye Doucouré has been in fine form recently. The midfielder has scored six goals and provided one assist in the Premier League this season. Another player to watch out for is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has netted four goals so far.
On the other hand, Aston Villa boasts the talents of Ollie Watkins, who leads their scoring charts with 15 goals and eight assists in all competitions. John McGinn is another key player for Aston Villa with seven goals and four assists to his name this season.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performances, Everton’s defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Aston Villa’s potent attack. However, Everton will be hoping to capitalize on home advantage and improve their goal-scoring record.
Aston Villa’s strong away form suggests that they are capable of causing problems for Everton’s defense. Their ability to score goals consistently puts them in a favorable position heading into this match.
Prediction: Everton 1 – 2 Aston Villa
Considering both teams’ recent form and performances, it is likely that Aston Villa will come out on top in this encounter. With their strong away record and firepower upfront, they should have enough to secure an important victory over Everton at Goodison Park.
