FM Preview: Aston Villa v Everton 29 Aug 2010

Last updated : 28 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Everton fixture

Everton face a trip to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 99 games played, Toffees have recorded 26 wins, and Aston Villa have come away with 47 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 14 AprAston Villa2 - 2EvertonPREM
2009/2010Sat 31 OctEverton1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2008/2009Sun 12 AprAston Villa3 - 3EvertonPREM
2008/2009Sun 15 FebEverton3 - 1Aston VillaFAC
2008/2009Sun 07 DecEverton2 - 3Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sun 27 AprEverton2 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sun 23 SepAston Villa2 - 0EvertonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Toffees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Aston Villa see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far, Everton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa61147144
Everton63219411

FootyMad's prediction ...

Everton are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Aston Villa. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Everton Not won in previous 2 away matches.