Our Preston vs Aston Villa Prediction: 1-0
Preston vs Aston Villa in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 30, 2025. Preston’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.
This Preston vs Aston Villa prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Portsmouth
Preston will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England Championship victory over Portsmouth on March 15. In that match, Preston saw 54% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 54% | 6 (6) | 2.41 | 63 |
 Portsmouth | 46% | 7 (4) | 0.58 | 67 |
Aston Villa's Last Match – Aston Villa vs Al Ain SCC
Aston Villa will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Club Friendly List victory over Al Ain SCC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Preston vs Aston Villa Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.22 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Aston Villa average 2.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Preston 9-6
Aston Villa 21-11
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @7
Draw: @4.5
Aston Villa to win: @1.48