Aston Villa vs Everton preview: EFL Cup predictions, tips, odds and team news
Aston Villa and Everton go head to head in an EFL Cup clash on Wednesday at 7:45pm (UK time).
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Aston Villa vs Everton odds
It’s been a far more mixed start to the season for Aston Villa, perhaps owing to now having to balance European commitments. Unai Emery’s side have three wins and two defeats from five Premier League games so far, while they suffered a disappointing 3-2 loss away at Legia Warsaw in their first Conference League group match after cruising past Hibs 8-0 on aggregate in their qualifier. They’ll now look to the EFL Cup for some momentum following, of course, Sunday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.
As for Everton, they’ll head to the midlands full of confidence following a much-needed 3-1 win away at Brentford. It was the first Premier League win of the season for the Toffees after taking just one point from their previous five games, but you wouldn’t have known it as Sean Dyche’s side played Brentford off the park in a lively, creative performance. Everton had to come from behind to beat lowly Doncaster Rovers in the previous round of this competition, but can they channel their performance in London on Saturday to keep this cup run going?
Aston Villa vs Everton predictions
Aston Villa vs Everton: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Best odds |
| BTTS? | Yes | 3/4 with Bet365 |
| Correct Score | Aston Villa 2-1 Everton | 15/2 with Bet365 |
| First Goalscorer | Jhon Duran | 7/1 with Bet365 |
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The stats behind our Aston Villa vs Everton predictions:
- Everton are winless in their last nine matches against Aston Villa (D2, L7).
- That includes a current five-game losing streak.
- Villa beat Everton 4-0 in the Premier League in August.
- Jhon Duran scored in that match and has three goals in all competitions so far this season.
- Everton have scored in their last three away games (all comps).
Aston Villa vs Everton match tip
Aston Villa to win & BTTS @ 5/2 with Sky Bet
As mentioned, Aston Villa are enjoying an excellent run against the Toffees. However, after Everton’s win at Brentford, they’ll be full of confidence and it wouldn’t take much for them to cause a shock here. At the very least, expect them to keep up their three-game scoring run away from home going, though Aston Villa have bagged a whopping 21 goals across all competitions so far this season and should have too much firepower.
Aston Villa vs Everton Bet-Builder tip
Jhon Duran to score anytime, BTTS & Over 2.5 goals
After a slow start following his move from the Chicago Fire, Jhon Duran is finally finding his feet in English football. The Colombian starlet now has three goals across all competitions this season, including two in the Premier League, one of which came against Everton in August. Duran should fuel a game that promises goals.
Aston Villa vs Everton team news
Aston Villa team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Emi Buendia, Tim Iroegbunam, Tyrone Mings | Diego Carlos, Bertrand Traore |
Diego Carlos and Bertrand Traore are working back to fitness and may be given a runout here. However, Villa remain without the likes of Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings.
Everton team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Seamus Coleman, Dele Alli, Jack Harrison, Andre Gomes | – |
Andre Gomes and Jack Harrison are hoping to be back from their respective injuries before the end of the month and the latter might be given some minutes after featuring for Everton’s U23s recently. Seamus Coleman and Dele Alli may return to contention next month.
Aston Villa vs Everton head-to-head record
- 20 Aug 2023 – Aston Villa 4-0 Everton – Premier League
- 25 Feb 2023 – Everton 0-2 Aston Villa – Premier League
- 13 Aug 2022 – Aston Villa 2-1 Everton – Premier League
- 22 Jan 2022 – Everton 0-1 Aston Villa – Premier League
- 18 Sep 2021 – Aston Villa 3-0 Everton – Premier League
Everton haven’t tasted victory against Aston Villa since March 2016, when Remi Garde and Roberto Martinez were the men in the dugout. Back then, the likes of Romelu Lukaku, John Stones and Ross Barkley still wore Everton blue.
