Aston Villa vs Leicester: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Aston Villa can record a fifth straight Premier League game without defeat on Saturday when they take on a Leicester side in bad form.
Villa have taken 10 points from their last four games in the English top-flight and will fancy their chances against a Foxes side with just one point from five matches.
Aston Villa vs Leicester latest odds
Considering their good run of late, Aston Villa are the clear favourites to win this match amid their strong performances at odds of 19/20 (1.95) with bet365.
The away team are the outsiders to win at odds of 14/5 (3.80) with the draw set at 13/5 (3.60).
Aston Villa vs Leicester first goal scorer odds
Ollie Watkins is the favourite to open the scoring in Aston Villa's favour in this game at odds of 5/1 (6.00) while Leon Bailey is available at 6/1 (7.00).
Leicester's Jamie Vardy is their lowest-priced players to score first at 7/1 (8.00) while Patson Daka is 15/2 (8.50).
Aston Villa vs Leicester preview
Diego Carlos and Jed Steer are still out injured for the home team heading into this match, but John McGinn could be available once again.
Lucas Digne is still an uncertainty for the home team and will have to be assessed ahead of Saturday's clash.
Leicester have more serious injury concerns to deal with for the trip to Villa Park.
James Justin, Jonny Evans, Ryan Bertrand, Boubakary Soumare and Ricardo Pereira are all still unavailable for the Foxes, while Jamie Vardy and Ayoze Perez may be kept out.
Aston Villa vs Leicester tips and predictions
Leicester have conceded two goals in three of their last four matches, while Aston Villa have scored in all of their last nine games. So backing over 2.5 goals in this game at odds of 10/11 (1.91) looks worth a punt.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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