Preston North End
Aston Villa
Preston North End vs Aston Villa Prediction
Why we picked this for Preston North End vs Aston Villa
Over 2.5 goals is our call for Preston North End against Aston Villa (FA Cup), rated at 72% confidence. Matches involving Preston North End produced 1.8 goals per game over their last 5, and 2 of those went over 2.5. For Aston Villa it is 3.0 goals per game, with 3 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form is split here (5 of 10 games went over 2.5), so it doesn't settle the call on its own.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 1 of the last 4 head-to-heads ending over 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. A confidence of 72% means the recent numbers clearly point to Over 2.5. The match ended 0-3, so Over 2.5 landed.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 4 meetings
Preston North End vs Aston Villa, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2018 | Preston North End | Aston Villa | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Oct 02, 2018 | Aston Villa | Preston North End | 3-3 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Feb 20, 2018 | Aston Villa | Preston North End | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Nov 01, 2017 | Preston North End | Aston Villa | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |