Aston Villa vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips (4 January)

Aston Villa has been successfully alternating between the Premier League and the Champions League for several months. Currently 9th, the Villans could climb the rankings after their match against Brighton at the start of the week. Despite two away defeats against Nottingham Forest 2-1 and Newcastle 3-0, they stand out with 4 recent victories, notably against Brentford 3-1, Southampton 1-0 and Manchester City 2-1. At home, they shine with a 4th place in the standings and a series of 5 matches without defeat.

Back among the elite of English football after a spell in the lower division last season, Leicester is struggling to find a stable place in the Premier League . The Foxes, who are battling to avoid relegation, have slipped into the red zone after their recent defeat to Manchester City 0-2. This setback marks their fourth consecutive defeat, after failures against Newcastle 4-0 , Wolverhampton 0-3 and Liverpool 3-1, a bad omen before a high-risk trip.

Key midfielder Ramsey remains doubtful, but Diego Carlos has returned, as has Cash after his suspension. On the other hand, the notable absence is that of the in-form striker Duran (12 TCC goals), suspended. The Spanish coach will still be able to rely on his pillars: Emiliano Martinez in goal, Konsa, the English international in central defense, and Watkins to replace Duran. Relegated in recent times by the more efficient Colombian, Watkins will try to prove that he can compete with him in attack. Aston Villa Leicester Several players are still unavailable, including Faes, Fatawu, Hermansen, McAteer, Ndidi, Opoku and Pereira, all injured.

Among them, Faes and McAteer could return soon but remain uncertain. The experienced Jamie Vardy (6 goals, 3 assists in PL) is back, as is Jordan Ayew after his suspension against City. The Argentinian Buonanotte (4 goals, 2 assists in PL), efficient, could also strengthen the attack.