Aston Villa FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Aston Villa FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 5 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Martin Atkinson
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Apr | Manchester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | Fulham FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Newcastle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Apr | Leicester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | Southampton FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Chelsea FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 13 Mar | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
Aston Villa FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aston Villa FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Villa Park as Aston Villa FC face off against West Bromwich Albion FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 9' GOAL! Anwar El Ghazi fires home to make it 1-0!
- 14' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. John McGinn made 361 appearances and scored 36 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 19' Aston Villa FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 23' Matheus Pereira does the damage! The net is bulging and West Bromwich Albion FC surge ahead!
- 28' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 33' Aston Villa FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sam Allardyce will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' England international Conor Townsend has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' Goal! Mbaye Diagne scores his 13 goal in 125 matches.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' It’s a booking for West Bromwich Albion FC player. Conor Gallagher gets a Yellow card.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Conor Gallagher. He receives a card.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 65' Aston Villa FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined West Bromwich Albion FC backline.
- 67' Fresh legs for West Bromwich Albion FC! Matt Phillips comes on to replace Callum Robinson.
- 72' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' Okay Yokuslu was booked on 77.
- 78' Jacob Ramsey has so much to prove this time. He replaces Douglas Luiz on 78 minute.
- 82' Keinan Davis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ross Barkley on 82 minute.
- 86' The whistle greets Ainsley Maitland-Niles as he departs to be replaced by Dara O'Shea.
- 90' Wesley gets the nod from Aston Villa FC. He replaces Bertrand Traore and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Keinan Davis makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Aston Villa FC are in front.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 5
-
20
Ross Barkley ↓ Keinan Davis 82'
- 18
- 11
- 4
- 27
- 21
- 7
-
15
Bertrand Traore ↓ Wesley 90'
-
6
Douglas Luiz ↓ Jacob Ramsey 78'
Bench
- 19
-
9
Wesley ↑ 90'
- 1
- 30
- 3
-
39
Keinan Davis ↑ 82'
- 22
-
41
Jacob Ramsey ↑ 78'
- 52
Coach
Dean Smith
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 1
- 14
- 5
-
7
Callum Robinson ↓ Matt Phillips 67'
- 2
- 6
-
12
Matheus Pereira ↓ Matt Phillips 67'
- 35
- 17
- 18
Bench
-
27
Dara O'Shea ↑ 86'
- 8
-
10
Matt Phillips ↑ 67'
- 4
- 25
- 11
- 22
- 19
- 29
Coach
Sam Allardyce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anwar El Ghazi | 5 |
| Dwight Gayle | 2 |
| Jay Rodriguez | 2 |
| Mbaye Diagne | 1 |
| Tyrone Mings | 1 |
| Keinan Davis | 1 |
| Hal Robson-Kanu | 1 |
| Tammy Abraham | 1 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2021-04-25
Aston Villa FC
2–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2021-04-22
Leicester City FC
3–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2021-04-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–0
Southampton FC
W
2021-04-03
Chelsea FC
2–5
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2021-03-13
Crystal Palace FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2021-03-07
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–0
Newcastle United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Aston Villa FC or West Bromwich Albion FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
68%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
59%
Aston Villa FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.