Leicester City vs Aston Villa Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

Aston Villa enters this matchup with an 8-6-5 record, coming off a 2-2 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion. The Villains have been inconsistent recently, securing a 2-1 victory over Manchester City but also suffering defeats to Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. The offense is powered by Ollie Watkins, who has 8 goals and 4 assists, while Jhon Duran adds 7 goals. The midfield features Morgan Rogers with 6 goals and 3 assists, supported by John McGinn’s 3 assists. Aston Villa has scored 28 goals this season, ranking 11th, and delivered 21 assists, ranking 8th. Score a goal in betting with our Soccer picks.

Defensively, Aston Villa will look to tighten up, having allowed 24 goals. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been solid in net with 19 starts, but the backline anchored by Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres needs to limit mistakes. Matty Cash and Lucas Digne also contribute from defense, combining for 3 assists. With 53 saves, the defense has room for improvement as they rank 14th in that category.

Leicester City holds a 3-11-5 record and enters the match struggling for consistency. They last suffered a 4-2 defeat against Chelsea. Jamie Vardy leads the attack with 6 goals and 3 assists, while Jordan Ayew has added 4 goals. Stephy Mavididi and Bobby De Cordova-Reid offer some depth, but the Foxes’ 22 goals rank just 15th. Leicester’s 19 assists, 13th in the league, show creativity but not enough execution to finish chances.

Defensively, Leicester City has allowed 30 goals, leaving them vulnerable, despite strong performances by goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, who has 16 starts and 75 saves. James Justin leads the backline with 2 goals and 1 assist, but consistency remains an issue. With 47 yellow cards, discipline is also a concern for Leicester. They must shore up the defense and limit Villa’s offensive opportunities to avoid another poor result.

Aston Villa’s superior scoring ability and Leicester City’s defensive struggles make the Villains the clear favorite. With Ollie Watkins leading the attack and Aston Villa’s home-field advantage at Villa Park, expect them to control possession and create multiple scoring chances. Final Score Prediction: Aston Villa wins 3-1.