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Aston Villa vs Preston

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Championship · Season 2017

Villa Park, Birmingham20 February 2018 at 19:45
Home

Aston Villa

1–1
Away

Preston

Referee: England Darren

Match Summary

Aston Villa and Preston drew 1:1. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2016

Aston Villa vs Preston Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Aston Villa
2
wins
Drawn
3
Preston
1
wins
Total goals
19 · 3.2/match
Both scored
3/6 · 50%
Over 2.5
3/6 · 50%

Recent Meetings

30/03/25Preston
0–3Aston VillaFA Cup
29/12/18Preston
1–1Aston VillaChampionship
02/10/18Aston Villa
3–3PrestonChampionship
01/11/17Preston
0–2Aston VillaChampionship
21/01/17Aston Villa
2–2PrestonChampionship
01/10/16Preston
2–0Aston VillaChampionship
Highest-scoring game: 3–3 v 2018All 6 meetings

Recent Form

Aston Villa

DWLLLW

Preston

LWLLWD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Aston Villa1wins
4draws6 meetings
Preston1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (48%) — the odds may underestimate Preston.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 49.3%Draw 30.9% ✓Away 23.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.104.00
Max2.053.324.50
Market favourite:Aston Villa · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market47.8%29.4%22.9%
Public market48.7%29.6%21.7%
Δ1.0%0.3%1.2%

Aston Villa vs Preston — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

✗Draw
Result vs. Market: Aston Villa (49%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Aston VillaHalf-time:0 – 1Preston
12Shots21
6Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
29/12/18Preston1–1Aston Villa2.91/3.45/2.43
02/10/18Aston Villa3–3Preston1.81/3.64/4.89
01/11/17Preston0–2Aston Villa2.54/3.26/2.96
20/02/18Aston Villa1–1Preston2.03/3.24/4.25
01/10/16Preston2–0Aston Villa3.48/3.36/2.25
21/01/17Aston Villa2–2Preston2.17/3.26/3.82

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Aston Villa

W 60D 41L 37
Over 2.546
Goals scored201

Away Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026