Norwich at Aston Villa 12/26/19 - Premier League Picks & Predictions

By: Paul |

Last Updated: 12/24/2019 at 12:39 PM ET

Two teams that are fighting to avoid the relegation will lock horns on Boxing Day, when Aston Villa will play host to Norwich. The two teams are coming off home losses in their last matches and they are both in dire need of a win here.

Norwich (3-12-3) took the lead in their home match against Wolves but conceded twice in the second half to eventually lose by 2-1. They have been in terrible shape lately, with just one win in their last 12 matches (1-9-4) and going win-less in their last five (0-3-2). Norwich are still sitting at the penultimate spot of the league table with 12 points, six below the red line. They have been quite weak on the road so far (1-6-2), scoring just five goals.

Aston Villa (4-11-3) met an even heavier loss at home against Southampton, who took a three-goal lead before Villa scored a consolation goal for the final 3-1. They have now lost four consecutive matches, while conceding at least twice in every match in that span. Aston Villa are now below the red line, as they are sitting at the 18th spot with 15 points. They have a mediocre 3-4-2 record at home, where five of their last six featured at least three goals.

The last five matches regardless of venue had goals from both sides and at least three goals each. Aston Villa have been excellent as hosts against Norwich over the years (6-1-1), keeping just three clean sheets. Both new-comers will fight for some points here, and I will gladly take the Over 3 Goals.

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