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Ipswich vs Aston Villa: Premier League Match Preview and Predictions
After five rounds in the Premier League, Ipswich has collected three points, a commendable start for a newcomer, especially considering they are unbeaten in their last three matches. Aston Villa has made their ambitions clear, aiming for at least a top-four finish. How will their direct clash on September 29 unfold, and what key betting options should players focus on today? – find the answers in our expert's prediction.
Command Analysis
Ipswich Town
EnglandCurrent Form
The Premier League newcomer started the season with two losses but has gradually adapted to the new level, recently securing draws in their last three matches. Ipswich held Fulham to a 1-1 draw, Brighton to a goalless stalemate, and Southampton to another 1-1 tie. Overall, the results are decent for Kieran McKenna's squad, but fans are undoubtedly eager for their first win. The team is still searching for victory not only in the league but also faced defeat in the League Cup, losing in a penalty shootout against modest Wimbledon.
Injuries and Suspensions
The team has no issues with its lineup.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In three of their last four matches, Ipswich ended the first half in a draw
- In four of the last five games, both teams scored
Projected Lineup: Muric – Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis – Morsy, Kayuste – Hatzikostas, Smodich, Jack Clarke – Delap.
Aston Villa
EnglandCurrent Form
Aston Villa has played seven official matches this season, securing eight victories. Their only loss came in the league against Arsenal (0-2). This is an impressive result for Unai Emery's team, who are managing to compete at a high level across three tournaments. Currently, Aston Villa sits fifth in the Premier League with 12 points. They kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over Young Boys on the road. Last week, they edged past Wycombe in the League Cup, clinching a 2-1 victory.
Injuries and Suspensions
Filogen-Bidas, McGinn, Mings, and Kamara are currently sidelined.
Betting Trends
- In seven of Aston Villa's last ten Premier League matches, both teams have scored.
- At least three goals were scored in six of the team's last seven matches in the EPL.
Projected Lineup: Martinez – Boga, Konsa, Torres, Digne – Onana, Tielemans – Bailey, Rodgers, Ramsey – Watkins.
Trends
Bet 1st Half: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In three of Aston Villa's last five matches, this bet has been successful
1.53Bet «Aston Villa» to Score in the First Half
In three of the last five matches, Aston Villa players scored in the opening 45 minutes
1.73Bet Exact Score 1:2
Two of Birmingham's last five victories were achieved with this scoreline
7.20Tip and bets
It's unwise to underestimate Ipswich considering they haven't lost in their last three matches. However, they face an impressive Aston Villa today, a team with a clear class advantage and a current winning streak of five matches across all competitions. A major upset seems unlikely in this encounter, given Birmingham's attacking prowess and their ability to increase the game pace as matches progress.
Our prediction is an Aston Villa victory at odds of 1.93
Total Goals Bet
Matches involving Aston Villa tend to be high-scoring, so the hosts will need to adapt to the opponent's style of play. We anticipate at least three goals being scored.
The second bet is for over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.72.
Corner Bet
It's important to note that in the last four matches, Aston Villa has won the corner count. Clearly, the visitors will play aggressively today, maintaining their streak.
Prediction - Aston Villa to win on corners with odds of 1.57.
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