Aston Villa vs Everton Preview & Bet Builder Tip

Everton head to Villa Park this weekend to face an Aston Villa side enjoying an excellent Premier League campaign. Unai Emery’s men sit third in the table, six points behind leaders Arsenal and level on points with second-placed Manchester City.

The Toffees, by contrast, have endured an inconsistent season and currently find themselves 12th, with eight wins from 21 league matches.

Villa have been far more reliable, winning 13 league games so far, drawing four and losing four. Another victory this weekend would keep them firmly in the title race.

Bet Builder Tip

Aston Villa to win (4/6)
Ollie Watkins over 0.5 shots on target (21/50)
Matty Cash to be booked (4/1)
James Garner to be booked (3/1)

Aston Villa to win (4/6)

Villa have been superb under Emery and have established themselves as genuine top-three contenders, sitting eight points clear of fourth-placed Liverpool. They’ve won eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions, with their only defeat in that run coming against Arsenal. Everton, meanwhile, are winless in three and have managed just one win in their last seven. With home advantage, Villa should have too much quality here.

Ollie Watkins over 0.5 shots on target (21/50)

Watkins continues to be Villa’s main attacking threat. He has seven league goals this season and has registered 19 shots on target from 44 attempts across 21 appearances — almost one on target per game. With Villa expected to create chances, backing Watkins to test the goalkeeper looks a solid option.

Alternative Bet:

Ollie Watkins to score anytime (11/8)
Including Watkins to score boosts the bet builder significantly, and with Villa likely to dominate, he should see opportunities.

Best Bet Builder Addition: Matty Cash to be booked (4/1)

Cash looks generously priced for a booking. He’s been shown seven yellow cards in all competitions this season, five of those in the league, and has committed 24 fouls in 20 league appearances. Against an Everton side that will look to counter, Cash could easily find himself in the referee’s notebook.

James Garner to be booked (3/1)

Garner is another strong card candidate. He’s picked up five bookings this season across all competitions and has committed 15 league fouls. At 3/1, he represents good value to see yellow this weekend.

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