Premier League: Leicester vs Aston Villa Odds, Preview, and Picks (Aug 31)
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- Leicester suffered a first defeat since returning to the Premier League last Saturday
- Aston Villa also chasing a response after suffering a defeat at home against Arsenal
An interesting Midlands derby will be staged at the King Power Stadium this weekend. Both Aston Villa and Leicester come into this round of matches after suffering defeats last weekend, but which side will respond in the Premier League on Saturday?
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
- Where: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leicester | +350 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Aston Villa | -138 |
Match Preview
There was disappointment in the second round of matches in the Premier League for both Aston Villa and Leicester, as both sides suffered defeats last weekend. Villa were outclassed in a home match against Arsenal, while Leicester were unable to hold on to a point in London against Fulham. A response will be expected by both Midlands sides on Saturday.
Leicester’s record against Villa is relatively impressive, as they have suffered just seven defeats in 28 Premier League meetings against their rival. Therefore, the Foxes have a lower loss rate against their Midlands rivals than they do against any other side in the competition. However, Villa have picked up victories on two of their last three trips to the King Power.
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Questions have been asked of Leicester in a defensive regard since their return to the top-flight. It would be a concern that they have kept just one clean sheet in their last 25 matches in the competition. Meanwhile, Villa will also need to improve defensively after failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven matches. Over that period, they have allowed 15 goals.
Steve Cooper is aware of the size of the job ahead of him, but he will be hoping to make unwanted history at Leicester this weekend. No manager since Paulo Sousa in 2010 has failed to pick up a win in their opening three league matches at the start of the season.
Leicester vs Aston Villa Picks
A response will be expected from both of these teams this weekend. However, the preference is for Unai Emery’s Villa to bounce back to winning ways after failing to defeat against Arsenal last Saturday.
Free Pick:
- Aston Villa
