We're bringing you our predictions for the Midlands derby between Leicester and Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
The hosts go in search of their first league win of the campaign this weekend while their guests Aston Villa will be aiming to secure their second away win of the season.
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Leicester vs Aston Villa prediction: Away win on the cards?
Key stats
- Aston Villa won their last away game against West Ham.
- Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings between these two clubs.
- Leicester have scored in each of their opening three matches in league and cup this season.
Correct score prediction: Leicester 1-2 Aston Villa
We've backed Aston Villa to beat newly-promoted Leicester 2-1 this weekend, the same scoreline Villa have recorded in their last two wins against the Foxes. Unai Emery's side haven't looked overly impressive in the early stages of the new season but do have a superior squad to their hosts which is why we're predicting a close and competitive 90 minutes at the King Power Stadium.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against the hosts
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Aston Villa are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 55.6%, and we agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
With two wins, one draw and two defeats apiece, there is nothing to separate Leicester and Aston Villa in the pair's last five head-to-heads.
England Premier League 04/04/23
Leicester
Aston Villa
England Premier League 04/02/23
Aston Villa
Leicester
England Premier League 10/09/22
Leicester
Aston Villa
England Premier League 23/04/22
Leicester
Aston Villa
England Premier League 05/12/21
Aston Villa
Leicester
Leicester preview: Earned first win in midweek
Leicester followed up their draw with Tottenham and their defeat to Fulham in the Premier League with their first win of the new season in the League Cup against Tranmere Rovers.
The Foxes scored four times without reply against the League Two side and should have received a nice confidence boost ahead of another tough home game against Aston Villa this weekend.
Jakub Stolarczyk and Patson Daka are the two main injury concerns for this weekend's hosts
Predicted Lineup: Hermansen (GK), Vestergaard, Faes, Justin, Kristiansen, Winks, Ndidi, Buonanotte, Vardy, De Cordova-Reid & Fatawu
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Arsenal
4
Leicester
2
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
W
Walsall
0 (0)
Leicester
0 (3)
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Everton
1
Leicester
1
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Crystal Palace
2
Leicester
2
England Premier League 31/08/24
L
Aston Villa
2
Leicester
1
Aston Villa preview: Aiming for back-to-back away wins
Aston Villa struggled in their first home game of the season as Arsenal's class shone through in the end.
Despite that defeat, Villa could make it back-to-back away wins this weekend as they look to follow up their 2-1 win at West Ham with another three points against newly-promoted Leicester.
Midfielder Boubacar Kamara and defender Tyrone Mings have knee injuries that will keep them out of the short trip to the King Power Stadium, while full-back Matty Cash is also sidelined with a thigh strain.
Predicted Lineup: Martínez (GK), Digne, Torres, Konsa, Nedeljkovic, McGinn, Tielemans, Bailey, Onana, Watkins & Rogers
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24
W
Bayern Munich
0
Aston Villa
1
England Premier League 29/09/24
D
Ipswich
2
Aston Villa
2
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
W
Wycombe
1
Aston Villa
2
England Premier League 21/09/24
W
Wolverhampton
1
Aston Villa
3
UEFA Champions League 17/09/24
W
Young Boys
0
Aston Villa
3
Player to watch – Ollie Watkins
Ollie Watkins is yet to open his account for the new season but we're backing the England striker to reach double figures in the Premier League for the fifth successive campaign.
Villa's 28-year-old frontman scored 27 times across all competitions last season, 19 of which were in the Premier League, s it's only a matter of time before he opens his account.
Will Watkins open his account for the new season against the Foxes?
Aston Villa will be involved in even more competitions this season as they qualified for the Champions League and we're looking forward to seeing how Watkins performs against the best defences in European football.
