Everton – Aston Villa : Preview & Prediction
Everton, 8th, have yet to say their last word on Champions League participation next season. The Toffees are only 6 lengths behind Chelsea, 4th, and are only 1 point behind Tottenham, 7th, who have the last European ticket in C3. The European future of Everton is played out over these last 5 days. James Rodriguez’s teammates (6 goals) have just returned to victory last weekend at Arsenal (1-0) after conceding 3 draws against Crystal Palace (1-1), in Brighton (0-0) and against Tottenham (2-2). The arrival of Aston Villa should allow Ancelotti players to chain a second victory in a row and to relaunch in the race for Europe. Villa, for his part, too far from Europe and with a hold in his pocket, should end this season coasting and has nothing more to hope for. Smith’s training only gleaned 1 point in the last 3 days against West Bromwich Albion (2-2) last weekend after suffering 2 failures in Liverpool (2-1) and ahead of Manchester City (1 -2). Uncomfortable away from home with 2 successes in their last 10 league trips, Aston Villa has a good chance of coming back empty-handed from this trip to Goodison Park.
Everton, 8th, can still hope to finish in the Big Four.
Aston Villa, 11th, is expected to end the season coasting.
Everton have been undefeated for 4 days (1 win and 3 draws).
Aston Villa have won only once in the last 8 days.
The Villans have been looking for a victory for 3 days (1 draw and 2 losses).
Europe is Everton’s goal over the last 5 days. The Ancelotti gang will emerge victorious from this 1st stage.
Everton – Aston Villa : Betting Tips
Everton – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
