FA Cup
Preston is the only team outside the Premier League in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. They dream of progressing even further, something that last happened in the distant 1964. The team is in 14th place in the Championship, trailing behind the top spots, but is not threatened by relegation, so they can put maximum effort into the upcoming match. Furthermore, they have been strong at home lately and have gone 15 consecutive home games without a loss in all competitions.
Aston Villa continues to fight on all fronts and currently has four consecutive victories. They are ninth in the Premier League, but only four points away from the Champions League zone, hoping to reach it for a second consecutive season. Villa has not reached the FA Cup semi-finals since 2015. We will see now whether Unai Emery and company will do it this time or if this tournament will not be a top priority, considering that there are also quarter-finals in the Champions League ahead.
Prediction: +1.5 AH for PrestonIn my opinion, the home team Preston will do everything in their power in this match and will not give up easily, even if they ultimately get eliminated.
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