Aston Villa will look to consolidate their place in the Premier League table and potentially move closer to league leaders Arsenal as they host Leeds United at Villa Park on Saturday, 21st February.
The Villains have enjoyed a fine season, with the home side in third place in the Premier League after 26 matches, five points clear of Manchester United. Unai Emery's side have made Villa Park a fortress this season, since the home side have the third-best home record in the Premier League, only behind Manchester City and Arsenal. Aston Villa have accumulated 2.15 points per game at Villa Park this season, with a win percentage at Villa Park in the Premier League of 69%. The Villains have lost only twice in their last 11 league games at home, while averaging 1.46 goals per game on home soil.
Leeds United head into this game with no losses in their last three; however, the Peacocks have not kept a clean sheet in their previous five games. Leeds United will likely avoid relegation this season, although their away form is a cause for concern for Daniel Farke. Leeds United have only recorded one away win in the Premier League this season (against Wolves), and since the win in September, Leeds have failed to win any of their fixtures on the road in the league. To provide context, Leeds United have only accumulated 0.62 points per game away from Elland Road this season.
Aston Villa's home record, accompanied by Leeds' record away from home, could only mean all signs point towards a victory for the Villains here. Leeds United will most certainly provide a challenge, with the BTTS market landing in four of the last five matches involving the visitors, but Aston Villa should prevail here.
Aston Villa 2-1 Leeds United
