Aston Villa and Everton are set to face off in the third round of the EFL Cup at Villa Park on Wednesday.
Both teams come into this match high on confidence after securing impressive away victories in the Premier League over the weekend.
Match Preview
Aston Villa managed a remarkable 1-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their previous league fixture.
The Lions have been in fine form this season and aim to continue their success in the EFL Cup.
However, their European campaign got off to a rough start with a 3-2 defeat against Legia Warsaw.
Ollie Watkins opened his goal-scoring account for the season with a brilliant finish against Chelsea, securing Villa’s fourth win in six Premier League matches.
The team has also been unbeaten at home since a 4-2 loss to Arsenal in February.
On the other hand, Everton clinched their first victory of the season with a 3-1 win against Brentford.
James Tarkowski, who previously played for Brentford, made a significant impact with a goal and an assist in his return to London.
Although Everton had a slow start to the season, they have shown signs of improvement and are eager to make progress in the EFL Cup.
However, they will face a tough challenge against Villa, who defeated them 4-0 earlier in the Premier League season.
Team News
Villa is expected to be without Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings due to long-term injuries.
Everton will miss Dele Alli and Seamus Coleman, while Andre Gomes is likely to be on the bench.
Possible Lineups
Aston Villa:
Olsen;
Chambers, Lenglet, Torres, Digne;
Ramsey, Dendoncker, Tielemans;
Diaby, Duran, Bailey
Everton:
Virginia;
Patterson, Godfrey, Keane, Mykolenko;
Danjuma, Onana, Doucoure, Dobbin;
Beto, Calvert-Lewin
Prediction
Our prediction for the match is a 3-1 victory for Aston Villa. They have been dominant at home and possess a strong squad capable of progressing further in the EFL Cup.
