The only Championship side left in the FA Cup are Preston North End and they should have Deepdale rocking, as they take on trophy chasing Aston Villa. Preston’s rich history in the landscape of English football has long been celebrated but they are in the relative obscurity of Championship mid-table. Villa are still fighting on three fronts this season, but the FA Cup does perhaps present their best chance of picking up silverware this term.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa Best Odds
This should be an absolute belter at Deepdale, with both sides chasing a place in the last 4 of the FA Cup.
| Preston North End – 6/1 (+600) | Draw – 10/3 (+333) | Aston Villa – 5/11 (-142) |
| Over – 12/25 (-208) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 9/5 (+180) |
| Yes – 4/7 (-175) | BTTS | No – 31/20 (+155) |
Preston North End vs Aston Villa Analysis
This is Championship vs Premier League in the FA Cup quarter final, and it should be a belter.
Preston North End
Gaining promotion from the Championship to the Premier League is the key aim for Preston North End every season but a cup run always warms the hearts of the fans and Wembley is just one game away for them. Having overcome Burnley in the last round, Preston will be starting to believe they have what it takes to kick on in the FA Cup and ostensibly, they have absolutely nothing to lose in this one.
Team news: Josh Seary will miss out here for Preston.
Preston North End Predicted Lineup:
Woodman, Potts, Brady, Gibson, Lindsay, Kesler-Hayden, Ledson, McCann, Thordarson, Keane & Jakobsen.
Aston Villa
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side are going along pretty nicely in both the Champions League and the Premier League, making the FA Cup almost a secondary thought. That said, Villa last won a trophy back in 1996 and they perhaps won’t get a better chance than this to put that right. Away days in the FA Cup are never easy and Preston will push Villa here and they will need to be on their game to progress.
Team news: Ross Barkley and Ollie Watkins are doubts here for Villa.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Tielemans, Onana, McGinn, Bailey, Asensio & Rashford.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa Prediction
Cup upsets have been knocking around in the FA Cup again this season and how Preston will be desperate to put their hat in the ring here. Deepdale is always a tough place to go, for any side and Villa will be under the pump from the outset in this one. Unai Emery is an experienced manager though and he should be able to shuffle the pack accordingly to overcome this hurdle and chase down some precious silverware.
Prediction: Aston Villa to win the match – 5/11 (-142) – Rhino Bet.
Preston North End vs Aston Villa – The Ultimate Bet
Aston Villa to win & BTTS – 2/1 (+200) – Fitzdares
This should be a cracker in Lancashire, which Villa should be able to navigate but they could have a bit of a scare here in Preston.
