2020-21 Premier League – Leicester vs Aston Villa Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Leicester vs Aston Villa kick off? Sunday 18th October, 2020 – 19:15 (UK)
Where is Leicester vs Aston Villa being played? King Power Stadium, Leicester
Where can I get tickets for Leicester vs Aston Villa? No tickets are available as this match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Leicester vs Aston Villa on in the UK? This match will be televised on Sky Sports Box Office for £14.95
Where can I stream Leicester vs Aston Villa in the UK? Those who have purchased the match will be able to stream it live via the Sky Sports Box Office app
THE TEAM NEWS
LEICESTER
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Schmeichel; Castagne, Fofana, Morgan, Justin; Choudhury; Ayoze Perez, Tielemans, Mendy, Barnes; Iheanacho
Unavailable: Ricardo Pereira (Injured), Soyuncu (Injured), Ndidi (Injured), Benkovic (Injured), Amartey (Injured)
Questionable: Evans (Injured), Morgan (Injured), Gray (Illness), Praet (Injured), Maddison (Injured), Vardy (Injured)
ASTON VILLA
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Douglas Luiz, McGinn, Barkley; Trezeguet, Watkins, Grealish
Unavailable: Heaton (Injured), Wesley (Injured), Engels (Injured)
Questionable: Nyland (Injured), Hause (Injured), Douglas Luiz (Fatigue)
THE PREDICTION
What a difference a season makes. Last year, nine times out of ten, Leicester would have been backed as clear favourites, but with their sudden change of form and impressive start to the season, Villa are proving doubter's wrong week after week. Of course, if Villa were to play Liverpool again this weekend, the 7-2 score line from their last game would look completely different, most likely with Liverpool taking home all three points. Already being 4-1 down at half time will have undoubtedly played a huge part in the champions’ lacklustre second half performance and the freak 7-2 score line was evidently partly down to the deflated and unmotivated Liverpool players. But Villa still played some brilliant football and their 3-0 result against Fulham the week prior proved that the quality they showed against Liverpool wasn’t simply a one-off. That being said, Leicester’s blip against West Ham could be nothing more than a bad day at the office and they are expected to come into this game trying to prove just that. It wouldn't be surprising if Villa managed a goal, maybe an early lead from a counterattack, but Leicester have looked comfortable enough in their games so far, bar the West Ham game, and possess the quality to see the game through at take all three points.
