Aston Villa vs Leicester City Prediction, Lineups, Preview and Team News | Premier League, January 4, 2025
Aston Villa vs Leicester City Preview
- Tournament: English Premier League
- Date: Saturday, January 4
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham.
This might be a perfect opportunity for Aston Villa to rise up the table in the English Premier League 2024-25 when they get to host a struggling Leicester City next. This will be the 20th game for both sides in the current top tier, and a full three points should be the aim for the teams in this one.
Aston Villa FC seem to have been affected by a bit of off-form lately, forcing the Lions to be at the ninth spot. They drew against Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. in their last game and had a shocking big loss against Newcastle United FC in the previous game prior, especially after a win against giants Manchester City. On paper, this would look easy for the side, but their tally against weaker sides should make them a bit more attentive here.
Leicester City FC are having the worst season after Southampton FC. They are placed 19th and have accumulated a total of 11 losses. It’s still not too late for them to pick up pace and come out of the relegation zone, but if they don’t break their losing streak, next season a top-tier game will be in doubt. Also seeing Villa failing lately, they should take the risk and go for a win.
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Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa will have to deal with some injuries and suspensions, forcing them to not have a full squad to choose from. John Duran is serving a ban, Morgan Rogers is out too after picking his fifth yellow, and centre-back Pau Torres, on the other hand, is also out for a foot injury.
Leicester City Team News
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City FC will be missing some players for injuries: Mads Hermansen, Ricardo Pereira, Wilfred Ndidi, and Abdul Fatawu are all out of this game.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Martinez
Defenders: Konsa, Carlos, Mings, Digne
Midfielders: Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, McGinn, Ramsey
Forwards: Watkins
Leicester City Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Stolarczyk
Defenders: Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen
Midfielders: Soumare, Winks, Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Ayew
Attackers: Vardy
Head-to-Head Record
Aston Villa and Leicester City FC have met a total of 109 times to date. Aston Villa FC have won 38 games, while Leicester City FC won 45 games, the remaining 26 matches ended in a draw. Records indicate that both sides have had a close-fought rivalry. The sides first met in 1905.
Key Players to Watch in Aston Villa vs Leicester City
John McGinn (Aston Villa)
The team captain was instrumental in the game against Manchester City, the last the club won. Unai Emery will hope for a similar performance from the No. 7 in this one. Having played in over 250 games for the club, he already understands the importance of the game and is expected to play accordingly, especially after two games where they lost points.
He is expected to operate from the upper half of the midfield as he has done in the last few games. The most likely position for him in this one can be of a CAM, who can switch places for the right-midfield.
Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
The veteran and Leicester City legend is still an important part of the attack at the age of 37. He has six goals, three assists in 17 games, which may sound low but accounts for 41% of the total goals the club has scored in the league.
Without the captain scoring, Leicester City have surely found it tough to even earn draws. Even in the last two games the club has earned points in, Vardy has scored. The English striker should look for the right opportunity and target scoring in this one, as the Aston Villa defense looks a bit shaky at this moment.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City Prediction
Aston Villa should be having an easy victory in this one, as the side hails a way stronger team, better form, and not to forget the home advantage. Leicester City FC having a losing streak to break, will have a tough time away from home.
Predicted Score: Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City (Watch Live)
Where to Watch Aston Villa vs Leicester City Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Aston Villa vs Leicester City?
The English Premier League Aston Villa vs Leicester City game will be played on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham.
Q. Where to watch Aston Villa vs Leicester City live for free?
The game Aston Villa vs Leicester City can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Aston Villa vs Leicester City?
The predicted score for Aston Villa vs Leicester City is Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Aston Villa vs Leicester City?
Aston Villa and Leicester City FC have met a total of 109 times to date. Aston Villa FC have won 38 games, while Leicester City FC won 45 games, the remaining 26 matches ended in a draw.