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Our Preston North End vs Aston Villa Prediction Sees Villans Book Spot in Last Four

EFL Championship side Preston North End welcome Premier League outfit Aston Villa to Deepdale in the FA Cup this weekend. Who will book their place in the last four?

FA Cup Betting Picks

Aston Villa Win & BTTS – 3.15

Aston Villa to Score First – 1.37

Bet on Preston vs Aston Villa

Villa to End North End’s Unbeaten Home Run

Preston are in decent form, losing just one of their last five in all competitions. Last time out, North End beat Portsmouth at Deepdale, with Stefan Thordarson netting the winner. The Lilywhites sit 14^th on 47 points.

Preston picked up an impressive win over rivals Burnley in the previous round of the FA Cup, as Robert Brady, Milutin Osmajic, and Will Keane were on target in a 3-0 victory. Paul Heckingbottom’s men beat Charlton Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers in the earlier rounds.

Aston Villa are chasing a UEFA Champions League spot in the Premier League. The Villans are also through to the last eight of this season’s Champions League, where they face French giants Paris Saint-Germain over two legs.

Villa have won four in a row, including an FA Cup victory over Championship team Cardiff City. Unai Emery’s boys beat West Ham United in round three before seeing off Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round.

Recent Preston North End vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Results

The two last met in the 2018-19 Championship season. Both matches ended in draws, with the sides playing out a six-goal thriller at Villa Park in October 2018.

Aston Villa are unbeaten in five against Preston, though four have been draws. North End’s last victory in this fixture came in October 2016.

Preston North End vs Aston Villa Betting Tips & Predictions

Preston have an incredible record at Deepdale this season, undefeated on their own patch since a 3-1 league loss to Bristol City on November 2^nd. However, this will be their toughest challenge of the season.

Aston Villa’s superiority should shine through, and we like the look of 3.15 for the away victory and both teams to score. Also, back Emery’s men to score the opening goal at 1.37.