Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, September 14
- Kick-off Time: 4:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Villa Park
Premier League football returns this weekend with the Round four after the International break and the seventh-placed Aston Villa will take on Everton at Villa Park. They have picked up six points from their first three games and under Unai Emery are enjoying a strong start to what promises to be a challenging season. They are definitely eyeing a coveted place in the Champions League spot as Villa’s ambitions have grown since Emery took over and last season was their best-ever Premier League finish at fourth.
With the Champions League football part of the weekly schedule the club will need to shuffle its players to meet the demands as handling the pressure from Europe’s elite clubs will not be easy. Squad rotation will be essential for a consistent run and compete at the top level across all competitions. Eyes will be on the young Colombian striker, John Duran, who has caught the fans’ attention with two goals in three games this season. Last season Ollie Watkins led the charge in front of goal but Duran’s early form has given Emery something to think about in terms of team selection.
On the other hand, Everton has had a poor start to their season as they are at the bottom of the table after the opening three games, where they have not managed to secure just a single point. Their concern have been the defence as conceding ten goals is a dangerous trait going forward into the season. Manager, Sean Dyche faces mounting pressure as team’s poor performances continue to raise questions.
Dyche is a manager who is sometimes overly offensive with his approach but last season with his pragmatism helped the toffees avoid relegation. The fans were frustrated with him due to the lack of creativity and dynamism in the team’s play. The things which adds up to to his misery has been the absence of key players in the defence and also the departure of influential midfielder Amadou Onana to Aston Villa in the summer.
Aston Villa Team News
After a good start to the season, Emery’s side will look to continue their form against the toffees in the absence of Leon Baily, Matty Cash, and Diego Carlos. The team will require to be less dependent on the likes of Ollie Watkins and Amadou Onana to be able to flourish across all competitions. Jaden Philogene and Robin Olsen are doubtful for the clash with knock while Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara remain on the sidelines.
Everton Team News
The toffees will definitely look for a turnaround from this point of the season as they the manager can soon face the axe if the performance does not improve. A positive for them has been the emergence of Tim Iroegbunam, who have become one of the bright spots in the club’s early fixtures. He has impressed with his energy, composure, and ability to carry the ball forward offering hope for the underperforming side. For this match Jarrad Branthwaite is expected to return but is not yet fit while new signing Armand Broja is also available. Seamus Coleman will be on the sidelines with an injury picked up in the Republic of Ireland’s defeat to England.
Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup
Martínez; Bogarde, Konsa, Torres, Digne; McGinn, Onana, Tielemens, Ramsey; Rogers, Watkins.
Everton Predicted Lineup
Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Gueye; Harrison, Doucouré, McNeil; Calvert-Lewin.
Aston Villa vs Everton H2H Record
Both the teams have faced each other 54 times since 1995, out of which Villa have emerged victorious 23 times and Everton have been the winner in 14 occasions. 17 matches have ended in a draw.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Everton 0-0 Aston Villa | 2024, Premier League |
| Aston Villa 1-2 Everton | 2023, Carabao Cup |
| Aston Villa 4-0 Everton | 2023, Premier League |
| Everton 0-2 Aston Villa | 2023, Premier League |
| Aston Villa 2-1 Everton | 2022, Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Aston Villa vs Everton
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
The forward had been the highest scorer in the previous season of the premier league and is yet to get back on the same form which he had earlier. He has been a versatile forward comfortable of withdrawing into a deeper position to link play which will be crucial against the toffees. He is yet to open his account this season and there has been some criticism for not being clinical in the first month of the league. He will be pumped up to regain the momentum which he had earlier.
Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)
He will face his former club after his move to Aston Villa from Everton. He will be crucial considering how Emery chooses to use him. He has a ball-carrying quality and elasticity in possession apart from being a midfield destroyer breaking up play in an anchor role. His importance is expected to grow as the season progresses.
Aston Villa vs Everton Prediction
The match will be exciting Everton are yet to register a victory and Villa has had a decent start with two wins in three games. Villa will definitely look to dominate but Everton are expected to show their fighting spirit to salvage something from the game.
Predicted Score: Aston Villa 2-0 Everton (Watch Live)
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Where to watch Aston Villa vs Everton Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports Select/Hotstar |
FAQS
Q. When is Aston Villa vs Everton?
The Aston Villa vs Everton match will be played on 14ᵗʰ September at Villa Park.
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Q. What is the predicted score in Aston Villa vs Everton?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Aston Villa vs Everton fixture is 2-0 to Aston Villa.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Aston Villa vs Everton?
Both the teams have faced each other 54 times since 1995, out of which Villa have emerged victorious 23 times and Everton have been the winner in 14 occasions. 17 matches have ended in a draw.