- Date and Time: Sunday, March 30, 2025, 14:30 GMT+1
- Venue: Deepdale, Preston, England
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| Preston North End vs Aston Villa | Sunday, March 30, 2025, 14:30 GMT+1 |
| Preston North End odds | 7.00 |
| Aston Villa odds | 1.44 |
| Draw | 4.62 |
| Over/Under | Total 2,5: 1.72/2.12 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Preston North End vs Aston Villa Preview and Team News
Preston North End Team News
Championship side Preston North End are the lowest-ranked squad left in the FA Cup this season. They’ve won the tournament on two previous occasions, but this is their best run since reaching the final four in 2020-21.
They come into this event after avoiding defeat in three of their last four encounters, and they booked their spot in the final eight following a 3-0 win over Burnley.
FA Cup quarter-final week is HERE. 👊#pnefc pic.twitter.com/2o0fLXwCDo
— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) March 24, 2025
Preston have been more reliable at both ends of the field at Deepdale this term, scoring an average of 1.11 goals per game from an xG of 1.32. Meanwhile, they’ve conceded around 0.79 goals per match compared to their 1.53 in away fixtures.
Sam Greenwood will be a key miss for Preston this weekend. He was sent off in the closing stages against Portsmouth before the international break. Ben Whiteman and Robbie Brady could both start after impressing from the bench.
Preston North End predicted lineup vs Aston Villa
Preston North End predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (5-3-2): Woodman; Kesler-Hayden, Porteous, Lindsay, Gibson, Meghoma; Ledson, Whiteman, Evans; Keane, Brady.
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa have won the FA Cup on seven previous occasions, but are yet to add to their tally since 1956-77. The club are enjoying their best run in the tournament since reaching the final in 2014-15.
Unai Emery’s men come into this weekend after winning their previous three matches across all competitions. They secured their spot in the last eight of the FA Cup with a win against Cardiff City.
Ready for the run-in 👊
We’re back in action this week, Villans 🤩 pic.twitter.com/F7NxmenvJV
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 24, 2025
Villa have normalised 1.14 goals per game from an xG of 1.16 on the road. However, their defensive record away from fans remains a slight concern, allowing an average of 1.93 efforts per 90 from an xGA of 1.63.
The travelling team could welcome Ollie Watkins back from a knee injury this weekend. Ross Barkley might also be fit enough for a place on the bench after missing a couple of weeks due to a calf issue.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Preston North End
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Preston North End: (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Rogers, Asensio, Rashford; Watkins.
Bet herePreston North End vs Aston Villa Prediction
- Pick: Aston Villa
- Odds: 1.44 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Preston North End 0-2 Aston Villa
This appears to be an opportunity for Aston Villa to secure a place at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-finals.
Emery’s squad boasts better quality across the field, and they come into this weekend in excellent form after winning their last three. The visitors have excelled in front of goal throughout the season after averaging 1.41 efforts per 90.
Meanwhile, it could be important to note before making a Preston North End vs Aston Villa prediction that the hosts have failed to score in 26% of their games so far.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 2.12 (22Bet)
Despite being the unfancied selection, under 2.5 goals could be the better angle this weekend.
Preston have saved their top performances for home games this term. Their fixtures in front of their fans have seen an average of 1.89 goals per game.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have remained consistent on the road, despite averaging just 1.14 efforts per 90. Under 2.5 goals has been a winning selection in three of the previous five meetings between these sides across all competitions.
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