Aston Villa v Leeds United Betting Tips & Predictions (23.10.2020)

It’s been a fantastic start to the season for Aston Villa and they take on a Leeds side who will be equally pleased with their first campaign in the top flight in over 15 years.

Villa are the only side in the league with a 100% record, but can that continue as they welcome Marco Bielsa’s men who have certainly entertained over the last month...

When is Aston Villa v Leeds United? 

The West Yorkshire side travel to Villa Park on Friday evening, with the game kicking off at 8pm.

It’s the perfect way to start the Premier League weekend, with the game only available to live stream via the BT Sport Box Office for £14.95.

• Friday, October 23, 2020 - 20:00: Aston Villa v Leeds United

Who is the Aston Villa v Leeds United Favourite?  

Most of the top brands are backing the hosts for this one, who have been mightily impressive in recent weeks.

The Villains are priced at 13/10 with BetVictor and it’s no real surprise with the side averaging three per game and having only conceded two, despite having faced Leicester and Liverpool in recent weeks.

Leeds United, who have won two of their five games, alongside a draw against Manchester City can be backed at 2/1, while the draw is priced at 5/2.
It’s naturally been some time since the pair met in the Premier League, but there have been a number of battles in the Championship in more recent times.

Of their six games played in the Championship since 2016, Aston Villa have won just one, with three draws and two Leeds wins. During the 2018/19 season, the last time the sides met, Leeds enjoyed a 3-2 win at Villa Park, with the sides drawing 1-1 at Elland Road.

A close encounter looks likely again, with Leeds having kept it tight in all their games this season, aside from their comfortable victory over Fulham.
It’s a game that could go either way as the Premier League kicks off its weekend with a bang. Villa are rightfully favourites, but their 100% record isn’t going to go on all season and Leeds have stepped up against some good sides so far.

Backing Bielsa’s men may well be worth a punt at 2/1, while the win and BTTS would be more likely at 17/4.

However, we can see a draw in this one and BTTS which is priced at 7/2 with BetVictor. Both sides have been involved in some real thrillers so far and we can see a 2-2 in this one at 12/1.

The Aston Villa - Draw HT/FT market may also be an appealing punt at 16/1, with the home side keen to get off to a good start, but it really is a game that could go either way.