Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Aston Villa v West Brom
Premier League
K.O 16.00, Sky Sports 2
HEAD TO HEAD
(Max 10 only)
28 Apr 2012 League, West Brom 0 – 0 Aston Villa
22 Oct 2011 League, Aston Villa 1 – 2 West Brom
30 Apr 2011 League, West Brom 2 – 1 Aston Villa
11 Dec 2010 League, Aston Villa 2 – 1 West Brom
10 Jan 2009 League, Aston Villa 2 – 1 West Brom
21 Sep 2008 League, West Brom 1 – 2 Aston Villa
09 Apr 2006 League, Aston Villa 0 – 0 West Brom
02 Jan 2006 League, West Brom 1 – 2 Aston Villa
10 Apr 2005 League, Aston Villa 1 – 1 West Brom
22 Aug 2004 League, West Brom 1 – 1 Aston Villa
PREVIEW
Aston Villa have only won three of their past 24 matches in the Premier League but their confidence has been buoyed after they managed to knock out league champions Manchester City from the League Cup in mid-week. After a horrendous few months they must go into today’s tie against local rivals West Brom with real purpose.
The Baggies have been in good form this season, although their form has been at home and their away record is the 15th worst. However, they have kept six clean sheets in their past 10 Premier League matches and, against a side that has only averaged a goal a game, that defence may well keep out the Villa attack.
The home team have conceded nine goals already and West Brom’s range of attacking options – they have had eight different goalscorers of their eleven goals this season – may make the away side a difficult prospect.
Darren Bent has returned for Villa though, and his strike versus Southampton last weekend means he is now one short of netting his 150th career English league goal. Aside from last season, where defeat come in the midst of a dreadful run of form, Paul Lambert’s team have been solid against their city rivals at Villa Park. With them hinting at a sign of a return to form recently they can secure derby bragging rights.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back Aston Villa at around 2.52 on BETDAQ: 4 points
Saturday: -3.00 points
SEPTEMBER RETURN TO DATE: -11.62 points
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