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Aston Villa vs Viking predictions for tonight’s 8pm (UK time) kick-off start with Aston Villa unbeaten and third in the Champions League league phase after a 6-0 rout of Fenerbahce, while Viking arrive at Villa Park with just a point from their opening two games.
Anthony Eadson’s Aston Villa vs Viking predictions, best bets and score prediction for Wednesday’s 8pm kick-off are below.
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Villa’s firepower and defensive solidity shape our two picks at Villa Park.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa to win to nil | 7/5 (Spreadex) | Unai Emery’s side have won both their opening fixtures and kept a clean sheet in the 6-0 handling of Fenerbahce at this ground. Only two goals have gone past them all competition, while Viking have failed to win either outing and were beaten 3-1 on their sole away trip, shipping three at Stuttgart. With the Norwegians sitting 27th on a single point, a shut-out for the hosts looks well within range on this evidence. |
| Matty Cash to be shown a card | 5/1 (Ladbrokes) | Matty Cash has been booked three times in six Premier League appearances this season, a card every other game. Viking have scored three in each of their two league-phase games, including a 3-3 draw with Bayern Munich, so they have pace and intent on the break. If they get in behind Aston Villa’s right side, Cash will have tackles to make, and some will arrive late. We like 5/1 on Cash being shown a card at Villa Park, and Ladbrokes have that price. |
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How Aston Villa go into the game
Aston Villa have made a flawless start, winning both their opening two matches to sit third in the league phase on six points. Nine goals scored and only two conceded underline how comfortable it has been so far.
Their most recent outing was a 6-0 demolition of Fenerbahce at Villa Park, a night that brought a clean sheet to go with the goals. The opener came away from home, a 3-2 win at Club Brugge, so Emery’s men will fancy their chances of another big tally in front of their own fans.
How Viking go into the game
Viking come into this with just one point from their two fixtures, a record that leaves them 27th in the standings. They have scored four and conceded six so far, so the goals have flowed at both ends.
Last time out they earned a creditable 3-3 home draw with Bayern Munchen, but their away trip tells a different story: a 3-1 defeat at Stuttgart in which they shipped three. A return to the road against form opponents is a daunting ask.
Aston Villa vs Viking head-to-head
These two have never met in a competitive fixture, so there is no head-to-head record to lean on. On current form, Villa’s pedigree and firepower should tell against first-time opponents.
Aston Villa vs Viking predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matty Cash to be shown a card | 5/1 (Ladbrokes) | ⭐⭐ | Booked three times in six league games. |
| Both teams to score – No | 5/4 (Paddy Power) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Villa have already kept a clean sheet and conceded only twice, while Viking shipped six goals across their opening two games. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 3/10 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Villa have racked up nine goals in two outings and Viking have been involved in two high-scoring games of their own. |
| Correct score Aston Villa 3-0 Viking | 8/1 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Villa posted a six-goal haul last time and Viking have leaked in both matches, pointing to a one-sided scoreline. |
Aston Villa vs Viking score prediction
Everything points to a comfortable home win. Villa were ruthless in that 6-0 win over Fenerbahce last time out and Viking have conceded in both games so far, including three at Stuttgart. Score prediction: Aston Villa 3-0 Viking.
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