Colchester v Aston Villa EFL Cup Predictions & Betting Odds – 9th August 2017

Villa to edge away win in EFL Cup

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Colchester v Aston Villa Betting Preview – EFL Cup 9th August 7.45pm

Colchester could prove to be a tricky opponent for Aston Villa in this EFL Cup match. Yes, with the opening weekend of the EFL done and dusted, it is straight back into action for clubs in the EFL Cup. Aston Villa have won their last two at Colchester, but last term Colchester were a strong home side in League Two and with Villa more likely than not, going to send out an underweight side for this contest and it could get pretty interesting.

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Colchester v Aston Villa EFL Cup Betting Tips

Colchester’s new domestic season did not get off to a great start as they were beaten out on the road at Accrington. However, last season in League Two they were a pretty solid home side, with them averaging almost two goals per game on home soil. The U’s only lost five of their 23 games at home last season too, so it does suggest that at least they can make a fist of this one. Over 2.5 goals at bet365 is looking like some immediate value at a price of 9/10. You don’t have much head to head history to look back on as this will be just the fourth game ever between them and the previous three were all in the League Cup as well. Villa holds a 2-1 head to head lead from those previous meetings, winning their two previous visits to Colchester. Both teams to score at bet365 should return for a price of 19/20 as in last season’s first round fixtures between league Two and Championship sides, both teams scored in five of those matches.

Each of the three previous games between these two saw the victor net exactly two goals in the game. In the bet365 correct score market, there is a price of 15/2 on an Aston Villa 2-1 victory while a 3-1 return for the Villains is at 12/1. Colchester have a pretty shaky record at this stage of the EFL Cup. They have been eliminated at the first hurdle in each of the last six seasons and were smashed 4-0 by Brighton twelve months ago. Last season Colchester only just missed out on a play off spot in League Two and that was down to their dodgy defence. It’s not looking great right now and last season’s player of the year George Elokobi has left. Villa boss Steve Bruce has beefed up his defence from what it was last season and they should have the quality in depth to pull themselves through this. Colchester have conceded at least three goals in five of their last ten losses and they may not have enough to keep Villa at bay.

Colchester v Aston Villa EFL Cup Betting Odds

Aston Villa 4/7, Draw 3/1, Colchester 6/1

Colchester v Aston Villa EFL Cup Predictions

Aston Villa to win: It is tempting to have a big underdog shot on this one because the home side produced plenty of goals last season on their own turf. Villa won’t be anywhere near full strength, but then they do have some decent depth and Colchester’s record at this stage is miserable. You would just have to side with the visitors.