Preston North End vs Aston Villa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
The previous meeting between the two sides ended in a draw.
Preston North End are all set to host Aston Villa in the FA Cup 2024-25 quarter-final. The Lilywhites secured an easy win over Burnley in the fifth round. The Villans also secured an easy win during their fifth-round battle against Cardiff City in the oldest club cup competition.
Preston North End will be at their home, but this will not make things easier for them. The Lilywhites have shown some below-average performances in the EFL Championship this season, and this will keep them under pressure against the Villans. Aston Villa are in decent form here.
Aston Villa have recently added some players to its squad who have helped them to play better overall. Although the FA Cup quarterfinals fixture will not be an easy contest for them against the Lilywhites, the Villans will be looking to use the new additions to their squad for the increased advantage.
Kick-off:
- Location: Preston, England
- Stadium: Deepdale
- Date: Sunday, March 30
- Kick-off Time: 18:00 IST/ 12:30 GMT/ 07:30 ET/ 04:30 PT
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: In use
Form:
Preston North End: W-D-L-D-W
Aston Villa: W-W-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End)
Having scored three goals in three FA Cup matches for his side, Milutin Osmajic is the top goal-scorer for Preston North End. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his side as it is going to be a tough contest. The Lilywhites will need some goals to win here.
Marco Asensio (Aston Villa)
Marco Asensio has shown some match-winning performances recently for the Villans. He is going to be a big threat to the opponent’s defence as he can attack from up front and can also lead the attack from the right. He can score goals and can also create plays for his fellow teammates in the attacking front.
Match Facts
- Four of the last five matches between Preston North End and Aston Villa have ended in a draw.
- Both the Villans and the Lilywhites have won one game each in their six outings against one another.
- Aston Villa are on a five-match winning streak in all competitions.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds
- Aston Villa to win @10/21 Coral
- Goals over 3.5 @41/20 Unibet
- Marco Asensio to score @11/2 Skybet
Injury and Team News
Alistair McCann, Brad Potts and two more players are injured and will not be in action for Preston North End.
Ollie Watkins and Ross Barkley’s availability will depend on their match fitness for Aston Villa.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 6
Preston North End won: 1
Aston Villa won: 1
Draws: 4
Predicted Lineups
Preston North End predicted lineup (5-3-2)
Woodman (GK); Hayden, Porteous, Lindsay, Gibson, Meghoma; Ledson, Thordarson, Frokjaer; Osmajic, Keane
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Martinez (GK); Disasi, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Rashford; Asensio
Match Prediction
The Lilywhites do have a small chance, but the Villans are on a good form. Aston Villa are likely to defeat Preston North End to book an FA Cup semi-final slot.
Prediction: Preston North End 1-3 Aston Villa
Telecast Details
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UK: BBC, ITV
USA: ESPN
Nigeria: No Telecast
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