Aston Villa VS Bristol City Match Prediction

These two sides have only met once before.  That match happened on the 27th of August earlier this season, and it saw Bristol City win 3-1 at home.

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Aston Villa vs Bristol City Prediction

This match seems like it's bound for a draw.  Villa have had results this season that make them look promising, but then they end up slipping up and losing.  So a draw looks likely here.

Correct Score Prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Bristol City

Aston Villa vs Bristol City Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have Aston Villa at 1/1 to win, a draw is at 12/5, and a Bristol City win is at 11/4.

The double chance for a Bristol City win or a draw is set at 5/6.

Both teams to score is set at 5/6 for both yes and no.

A 1-0 win for Aston Villa would bring you 11/1 odds at full time, if you wager correctly.

Reason: The bookmakers have made Villa massive favorites here largely because of their better record in the league.  Bristol are trying to stave off relegation, and they have only won just twice in away matches so far this season.

Team News

Steve Bruce will be without goalkeeper Jed Steer, right back Ritchie da Laet, and striker Scott Hogan due to injury.  Leandro Bacuna will be suspended for this one.

Key Man

With no real striker currently available, Villa have to find goals from elsewhere.  And they have to be solid, especially in midfield.  That's the job of Mile Jedinak.  Jedinak is a very strong player that can be a game changer.  But with the wrong attitude, he can be a menace and a distraction to his side.  But it's that strength that helps him take over the match, so they will be hoping for that here against Bristol.

Team Form

Aston Villa have one win and four losses in their last five matches.  They did get a win on Saturday at home to Derby 1-0.

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

Lee Johnson will be without his star striker Tammy Abraham for this match.

Key Man

Without the on-loan Chelsea man Abraham, Bristol will have to find goals from some place else.  Striker Lee Tomlin can be the man to do that.  Discounting the prolific Abraham, who has 18 goals, Tomlin leads Bristol with five goals and six assists.  Tomlin will be the main danger man here, and he'll need to take his chance when it comes.

Team Form

Bristol City have two draws, two losses, and one win in their last five.  They did get a big point on Saturday at Newcastle as they drew 2-2.

Expected Line-up: 4-4-2

Aston Villa are seen as big favorites here, but they likely shouldn\'t be as big a favorite as some believe them to be. They are on a fairly bad run here, and there is a lot of negativity going around at the moment. They are certainly under pressure by the fans at the moment, and this match is almost a must-win. Some supporters believe they can be dragged into the relegation fight. A loss here would further compound their issues. But in reality, they should be winning this match.

Aston Villa has only one win since the beginning of the New Year. They have finally just achieved that result. Can they follow it up here?