Everton vs Aston Villa betting tips and summary

• Ollie Watkins to have 1+ shots on target – has achieved this in his last three H2H matches against Everton. 
• Aston Villa to have the most corners – has landed in their only away EPL game of the season so far. 
• Over 2+ cards in the second half – has happened in the last eight matches between these two teams. 

The Hill Dickinson Stadium plays host to what promises to be a fiery English Premier League encounter, as Aston Villa take on a rejuvenated Everton side in a clash with potential European implications on the line. 

Villa’s campaign has gotten off to an unprecedented start – both winless and goalless in the Premier League, and hindered by profit and sustainability rules that have hampered their ability to bolster Unai Emery’s squad. 

Their recent 3-0 loss at Villa Park to Crystal Palace not only ended their 19-game streak in front of their home faithful but also provided a stark reminder of the levels required to achieve a European place. 

The Villans were able to acquire players on initial loans, as Jadon Sancho and Harvey Elliott arrived from Manchester United and Liverpool, respectively. 

These two players will add a much-needed creative spark to Villa’s attack and will likely be available for Saturday’s visit to Merseyside. 

Despite an opening weekend loss to Leeds United, Everton have bounced back with two fantastic wins against Brighton and Wolves, led by Jack Grealish and his four assists in both games combined. 

The additions of Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, in particular, have added a new dimension to David Moyes’ attack, making them such a more dangerous side to face than in previous campaigns. 

In what was a largely quiet deadline day for Moyes’ side, they were able to acquire the services of U21 Germany international, Merlin Rohl, on an initial loan deal until the end of the 2025/26 season. 

What are the best bets for Everton vs Aston Villa?  

Aston Villa to have the most corners 

Everton have lost the corner battle in all-but one of their Premier League matches since the middle of January. 

The Toffees only had two corners in their opening home game against Brighton. 

Villa managed to accumulate nine corners in their only away game of the season so far, against Brentford. 

Ollie Watkins to have 1+ shots on target 

Has found joy against this Everton defence in his last three H2H matches, accumulating six shots on target, whilst hitting this line on all three occasions. 

Villa were unable to strengthen the striker position in the recent window, meaning the onus falls upon Watkins to deliver the goods this season, a pressure the England international will thrive under. 

Over 2+ cards in the second half 

Games between these two sides have traditionally been quite end-to-end, which has led to a frenzy of yellow cards later on in matches. 

This line has landed in all eight of their past H2H matches. 

Where can I watch Everton vs Aston Villa? 

| UK | Not televised live | 15:00 BST | 

| US | Peacock | 10:00 EST | 

What is Everton’s current form? 

W-W-W-L-L

What is Aston Villa’s current form? 

L-L-D-W-L

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Everton and Aston Villa?

20/8/23 – Aston Villa 4-0 Everton (EPL) 

27/9/23 – Aston Villa 1-2 Everton (EFL Cup)

14/1/24 – Everton 0-0 Aston Villa (EPL) 

14/9/24 – Aston Villa 3-2 Everton (EPL) 

15/1/25 – Everton 0-1 Aston Villa (EPL) 

What is Everton’s predicted team? 

Pickford – O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko – Garner, Gueye – Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish, Barry

Injured: Branthwaite, Patterson

Doubt: Aznou

What is Aston Villa’s predicted team? 

Bizot –  Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne – McGinn, Tielemans – Malen, Rogers, Guessand, Watkins

Injured: N/A

Doubt: Garcia, Kamara, Onana, Barkley

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