Villa Are Favourites

Last updated : 20 February 2004 By Brian Cartlidge

Despite having failed to beat, or for that matter score against, the Blues in the three previous Premiership meetings between the two sides the bookies have David O'Leary's side down as 5/4 favourites for the game at Villa Park on sunday lunchtime.

Blues are 12/5 to win with the draw on offer at 9/4.

Juan Pablo Angel is favourite to open the scoring at 7/2 with Blues top scorer Mikael Forssell on offer at 9/2.