Leicester vs Aston Villa Predictions, Tips & Predictions

Leicester v Aston Villa
English Premier League
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2024
Starts at 19pm UK / 15pm EC
Location: King Power Stadium.

These two teams have been the top two in the competition this season and, along with Everton, are in possession of the podiums.

Extremely surprising has been the performance of the Lions so far. After avoiding relegation last season by a surplus of just one point over the cap, the team climbed to the top of the table with a record 100% victory this time around.

And surprisingly, their last win was against defending champions Liverpool. Indeed, the dominance of Dean Smith's men has been such that they are placed second in the table, although they still have a game on their hands.

However, they will be tested to their limits this weekend as they make a trip to King Power Stadium to take on the Foxes.

Brendan Rodgers' men have been aiming for a top three finish this season and, if possible, even a repeat of their 2015-16 winning season. And they, too, started on the right note, with a three-game winning streak.

However, their streak came to an end last week when they lost to West Ham. This gives additional importance to this upcoming meeting.

A win is a must for the Foxes if they are serious about their ambitions for the English crown.

Considering the form of both teams and their determination to stay at the highest level, expect a high-scoring game on Sunday.

Leicester vs Aston Villa: Head to Head (h2h)

• The last time the two met, Rodgers' men managed a 4-0 home victory.
• Six of the seven previous meetings have had goals from both teams.
• Since 2000, only twice have the visitors failed to score at this ground.
• Five of the seven previous meetings at this venue have had four or more goals.

Leicester vs Aston Villa: prediction

The Foxes lost 3-0 at home in the last round of the game against West Ham. Meanwhile, Smith's men recorded a great 7-2 home win against Liverpool.

The Lions have an unbeaten record all season apart from their defeat in the EFL Cup. In fact, the team has won six of their last seven matches in total and scored a total of 17 goals in their last six matches.

Along the way, they are on a three-game winning streak and have scored a total of nine goals in the process. More importantly, they have been one of the best teams in the league this season and have a 100% winning record so far.

On the other hand, the Foxes are a legitimate title contender in 2024-21, and they have a perfect winning record, barring the loss to West Ham.

It has also been one of the best teams in the league in recent years, having even won the competition in the 2015/16 season.

Moving forward, the team also has a great h2h record against the rival, and even recorded a complete 4-0 victory the last time the two faced each other on the field.

Given these statistics, it is clear that any team has the offensive potential to go after a victory and, with the podium at stake, we can expect a close confrontation.

Probably expect a goal fest at King Power Stadium this weekend.

Leicester vs Aston Villa: betting tips

• Both teams will score at 1,60 (3/5)

• Over 2,5 game goals for 1,67 (2/3).