FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 11 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Everton fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Everton at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 97 games played, Villans have recorded 47 wins, and Everton have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was just last season, in September 2007, with Aston Villa running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 15 FebEverton3 - 1Aston VillaFAC
2008/2009Sun 07 DecEverton2 - 3Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sun 27 AprEverton2 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sun 23 SepAston Villa2-0EvertonPREM
2006/2007Mon 02 AprAston Villa1 - 1EvertonPREM
2006/2007Sat 11 NovEverton0 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2005/2006Sat 18 MarEverton4 - 1Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Everton's away form is none too clever either, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Aston Villa find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 52 points they have accumulated from 31 games. Everton find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 51 points they have accumulated from 31 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa60155161
Everton641112413

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Villa Park for the Villans and the Madmen are unable to see past Everton claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 9 most recent games.
Everton Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.