Match Preview – 13.00 Kick-Off at Villa Park, Birmingham

The big story belongs to Birmingham City, as Gianfranco Zola resigned on Tuesday after winning just twice in 24 matches and leaving the team in serious danger of relegation. 70-year-old Harry Redknapp took over at Birmingham City, who are just three points above the drop zone, and the veteran manager desperately wants to start his adventure at the positive note when he visits Aston Villa for a hot derby. Midtable Aston Villa have nothing but local pride to play for and will be without the star striker Jonathan Kodjia who is suspended.

Aston Villa’s recent results:

Apr 4th 2017 Aston Villa 1:0 QPR - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Burton Albion 1:1 Aston Villa - Championship

Apr 15th 2017 Aston Villa 1:3 Reading - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Fulham 3:1 Aston Villa - Championship

Birmingham City’s recent results:

Apr 4th 2017 Brighton 3:1 Birmingham - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Birmingham 1:2 Derby County - Championship

Apr 14th 2017 Rotherham 1:1 Birmingham - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Birmingham 0:2 Burton Albion - Championship

Odds

Aston Villa 1.95

Birmingham City 3.75

Draw 3.50

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City Predictions

There usually is a positive initial change at the club after changing the coach, and Birmingham City might be no exception to the rule. Harry Redknapp's sensational arrival could have a remarkable impact on the squad that suffered from low self-confidence, and facing bitter local rivals Aston Villa would only add to the motivation. The odds on Aston Villa who lost their last two fixtures are way too low, and Birmingham City should be able to take at least a point here. The odds on that are decent at 1.85, and it might be even better to take to lucrative odds (2.75) on Birmingham City to win with a Draw No Bet insurance.

Our Tips

Draw or Birmingham City 1.85 Bet365

Draw No Bet – Birmingham City 2.75 Bet365