Match Preview – 16.00 Kick-Off at Villa Park, Birmingham

Aston Villa were expected to fight for promotion after the traumatic relegation last season, but slow start made that dream impossible, and they can only try and finish the season respectfully nowadays. That is exactly what Aston Villa managed to do in recent weeks, especially at Villa Park, with five consecutive home wins without conceding a single goal. On the other hand, Reading are overachieving under Jaap Stam, and they are in fourth place, seemingly destined for the playoffs. Reading are far from consistent, however, and getting thrashed 7-1 at Norwich City on Saturday might have been devastating for the morale.

Aston Villa’s recent results:

Mar 18th 2017 Wigan 0:2 Aston Villa - Championship

Apr 1st 2017 Aston Villa 2:0 Norwich - Championship

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

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

Reading’s recent results:

Mar 17th 2017 Sheffied Wednesday 0:2 Reading - Championship

Apr 1st 2017 Reading 1:0 Leeds - Championship

Apr 4th 2017 Reading 3:1 Blackburn - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Norwich 7:1 Reading - Championship

Odds

Aston Villa 1.85

Reading 4.33

Draw 3.50

(Odds taken from William Hill)

Aston Villa vs Reading Predictions

Aston Villa's superb home form is simply too good to be ignored. Five wins in a row without conceding a goal against quality opposition are very impressive, and Reading might be the next to suffer the same fate. The odds (1.85) are very lucrative, especially if you take into account that Aston Villa won seven out of their last nine fixtures overall, while Reading lost four out of their last five away matches.

Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia is in the form of his life, having scored six goals in the last five games. The Ivorian could be expected to find the net again against Reading, and the odds are very good at 2.10.

Our Tips

Aston Villa to win 1.85 William Hill

Jonathan Kodjia to score anytime 2.10 William Hill