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Free predictions and betting picks for Everton vs Aston Villa

Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Full-Time Result – Aston Villa to Win – 2.63

Bookmaker Ratings prediction two:  Correct Score – Everton 1-2 Aston Villa – 11.0

Aston Villa to Win

Everton have recorded just one victory in their last 13 Premier League fixtures and with managerial change afoot at Goodison Park, the Toffees could struggle against an Aston Villa outfit playing with plenty of confidence under Steven Gerrard.

Everton 1-2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa have notched exactly twice in each of their last four Premier League victories with two of the same fixtures finished 2-1 in the Villains’ favour, while Everton have registered once in three of their last four league assignments.

? | Duncan Ferguson has been appointed as caretaker manager for our upcoming games.

He will be supported by John Ebbrell and Leighton Baines, along with Goalkeeping Coach Alan Kelly.

— Everton (@Everton) January 18, 2022

Preliminary review and match prediction for Everton vs Aston Villa

The winds of change have been sweeping through Goodison Park this week and after Spanish coach Rafa Benitez was sacked following a dismal run of one win in 13 Premier League matches, club cult-hero Duncan Ferguson will take charge of Saturday’s game against Aston Villa.

Ferguson will hope to harness some of that famed new manager bounce against the Villains, though recent evidence suggests the Toffees are more likely to struggle again.

Last week’s defeat to bottom club Norwich was a fresh nadir for the club’s expensively assembled underperformers and the same set of players were thumped 3-0 when they last lined up against Aston Villa back in September.

The Midlanders meanwhile, should have a noticeable kick in their step following their rousing comeback draw against Manchester United last Saturday and the Villa Park hero and equalizing goal-scorer Philippe Coutinho is certain to start for the first time following his January switch from Barcelona.

Key midfielder John McGinn is also back in the fold following his brief suspension and the return of his energetic running should allow Villa to take the game to their hosts at Goodison Park.

At 2.63, Aston Villa are available at a generous price to secure their fifth Premier League victory under Gerrard’s instruction and we recommend you pursue that bet this weekend.

Simon Winter prediction

When you consider the factors at play, the odds on an Aston Villa victory are too meaty to pass up this week. The Villains were much the better team against Man Utd last week, while Everton were outplayed by the Premier League’s worst outfit, Norwich City, early the same day. Villa won 2-1 on their last visit to Goodison Park and the momentum is with the traveling team again here.

SAFE BETS

Aston Villa are favourites to pocket maximum points this week, though Steven Gerrard’s side have kept just one clean sheet in their last eight Premier League fixtures and they could concede at Goodison Park. With Villains’ recent defensive record poor, bettors on the lookout for a safe option should consider backing both teams to score at 1.8.

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Brazilian creative midfielder Philippe Coutinho announced himself in fine style last weekend when he came off the bench to mark his first Villa appearance with a goal against Man Utd. The ex-Barcelona and Liverpool star will be itching to make his mark on his full debut at Everton and Coutinho wields enough threat to net again.

At 3.2 to score anytime, Coutinho is available at a price worth backing to plunder his second Premier League goal for Aston Villa against a fragile, manager-less Everton.

Everton vs Aston Villa first goalscorer

Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has only scored a modest five goals in 17 Premier League appearances this term, though it’s interesting to note that four of his efforts were opening goals for the Villains. Watkins was the first scorer when Villa won 2-1 on their last visit to Goodison Park in May last year and he represents great value at 6.5 in the same market this time around.

Everton vs Aston Villa Team News

Tom Davies is still sidelined with a thigh injury for Everton, while Alex Iwobi is away on international duty at AFCON. Caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson will hope to have both Fabian Delph and Allan available again following illness. New signing Anwar El Ghazi – who was captured from Villa – will hope to feature for the first time for his new employers.

Marvelous Nakamba, Leon Bailly and Bertrand Traore are all expected to miss out for Aston Villa this weekend, though John McGinn and Ezri Konsa should be back from suspension and injury respectively. Philippe Coutinho is in line to start for the first time while Lucas Digne should line up at left back against his old club.

Starting Lineups

Everton: Pickford – Coleman, Mina, Keane, Myolenko – Gordon, Doucoure, Allan, Gray, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin

Aston Villa: Martinez – Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne – Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey – Coutinho, Buendia, Watkins

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Lucas Digne

French fullback Lucas Digne spent three and a half seasons with Everton before the Toffees sold him to Aston Villa earlier this month. The defender is expected to provide plenty of attacking thrust down the Villains’ left flank on Saturday and the 28-year-old will be determined to put on a good show in front of his old supporters at Goodison Park.

Most popular FAQ for Everton vs Aston Villa

Who won the last meeting between these clubs?

Aston Villa cruised to a 3-0 win against Everton back on September 18^th.

Where will this fixture be played?

Saturday’s game will be contested at Goodison Park.

Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?

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