Following a long season in the Championship, it all comes down to the final game as Aston Villa and Derby battle for a chance to play in the world’s richest league.
Despite losing 1-0 to Leeds United in the first leg, Frank Lampard’s Derby side mounted an incredible performance in the second game and won 4-2 to book their place at Wembley.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, were taken all the way to extra time and penalties by local rivals West Brom.
Looking at the form of both teams, there isn’t much to separate the two clubs. Aston Villa and Derby have both won four of their last six game, albeit Villa’s last victory did come via a penalty shoot-out.
When it comes to head to head encounters, it is Aston Villa who have been the more dominant force. This season alone Villa have beaten Derby 7-0 on aggregate.
In fact, Dean Smith’s side have won three of the last five head to head encounters. Derby have only managed one win in that time and it came in a 2-0 victory early last season.
Looking at the betting, it is Aston Villa who are the favourites at even money. Derby, meanwhile, have been priced all the way out at 3/1.
When it comes to play-off finals, more often than not form, head to heads and any type of statistics go out of the window.
Bearing that in mind, the recommendation is to back the big priced outsiders Derby County.
*prices correct at time of writing and are subject to change
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Aston Villa vs Derby County
PaddyPower Pre-Match Odds: Aston Villa 1/1, Draw 21/10, Derby County 3/1*
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Following a long season in the Championship, it all comes down to the final game as Aston Villa and Derby battle for a chance to play in the world’s richest league.
Despite losing 1-0 to Leeds United in the first leg, Frank Lampard’s Derby side mounted an incredible performance in the second game and won 4-2 to book their place at Wembley.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, were taken all the way to extra time and penalties by local rivals West Brom.
Looking at the form of both teams, there isn’t much to separate the two clubs. Aston Villa and Derby have both won four of their last six game, albeit Villa’s last victory did come via a penalty shoot-out.
When it comes to head to head encounters, it is Aston Villa who have been the more dominant force. This season alone Villa have beaten Derby 7-0 on aggregate.
In fact, Dean Smith’s side have won three of the last five head to head encounters. Derby have only managed one win in that time and it came in a 2-0 victory early last season.
Looking at the betting, it is Aston Villa who are the favourites at even money. Derby, meanwhile, have been priced all the way out at 3/1.
When it comes to play-off finals, more often than not form, head to heads and any type of statistics go out of the window.
Bearing that in mind, the recommendation is to back the big priced outsiders Derby County.
Recommendation
Derby County – 3/1 PaddyPower*
*prices correct at time of writing and are subject to change
**New customers only, limited to one per person. If you've previously had a Paddy Power account, you will not qualify for the offer. Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and it loses they will refund your stake in CASH. Max. refund for this offer is £10. T&Cs apply.
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