Villa Park — Birmingham
Referee: M. Dean
Team News
Aston Villa
Marc Albrighton joined a long list of absentees through injury and was left out of the Liverpool squad. He, along with N'Zogbia and Cuellar, is a doubt. Hutton returned to action last time out, while Weimann was also included in the squad despite carrying a knock. The young Austrian could start in place of Emile Heskey, though McLeish may opt for the big veteran against an imposing Stoke side.
Probable lineups : Given, Lichaj, Baker, Collins, Hutton, Warnock, Ireland, Herd, Bannan, Heskey, Agbonlahor. (4-4-2).
Stoke
Andy Wilkinson missed the Wolves game through injury and is still a doubt so Shotton should stay at right-back. Pulis could name an unchanged side from the win on Saturday, with Crouch scoring another great goal.
probable lineups : Sørensen, Shotton, Huth, Shawcross, Wilson, Pennant, Whitehead, Whelan, Etherington, Crouch, Walters. (4-4-2).
Match Facts
Stoke have failed to score in 4 of their last 6 away matches in Premier League.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Stoke's last 6 away games in Premier League.
Stoke have failed to win their last 6 away matches in Premier League.
Head to Head
| Apr 7, 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Aston Villa 1 | EPL |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Aston Villa 2 - Chelsea FC 4 | EPL |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Arsenal 3 - Aston Villa 0 | EPL |
| Mar 10, 2012 | Aston Villa 1 - Fulham 0 | EPL |
| Mar 3, 2012 | Blackburn 1 - Aston Villa 1 | EPL |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Stoke 2 - Wolves 1 | EPL |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Wigan Athletic 2 - Stoke 0 | EPL |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Stoke 1 - Manchester City FC 1 | EPL |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Tottenham 1 - Stoke 1 | EPL |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Liverpool 2 - Stoke 1 | FA |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 26, 2011 | Stoke 0 - Aston Villa 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Apr 23, 2011 | Aston Villa 1 - Stoke 1 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Sep 13, 2010 | Stoke 2 - Aston Villa 1 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Mar 13, 2010 | Stoke 0 - Aston Villa 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 19, 2009 | Aston Villa 1 - Stoke 0 |
Prediction
Villa picked up a good point at Liverpool and will want to ensure safety
sooner rather than later. One more win should see them all but safe and
McLeish may see a match up with an opponent who have nothing to play
for as an ideal chance.
Stoke, however, are not a side who will show any mercy and will play
their usual game in an attempt to unsettle Villa's young line-up.
Home territory hasn't exactly paid dividends for Villa this season, and neither side are particularly prolific.
Aston Villa 1 - 1 Stoke
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