Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Bolton
Match Time & Date:
23/08/2022
20:45
Prediction: 1-2
Aston Villa
Bolton vs Aston Villa go head to head at University of Bolton Stadium in the EFL Cup last 64. The Trotters aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday, but they face yet another difficult task against Villa. Both Ricardo Santos and Dion Charles are back from suspensions, with George Thomason returning to the team as well, while Lloyd Isgrove, Josh Sheehan, and Eoin Toal are out of contention with injuries.
The Villans, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace. Steven Gerrard’s troops, though, will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways, and we predict that they will prove their worth on the field. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson remains in the recovery room, whilst all Coutinho, Douglas Luiz, and Danny Ings are pushing for a start.
Highlighted Player (Gethin Jones):
Born in Perth, Australia on October 13, 1995, Gethin Jones is a professional footballer who plays for Carlisle United in the League Two as a defender. Jones is a product of the Wrexham football school, but he played for Everton at youth level as well.
The pacey right-back made only one appearance for the Toffees as he played against Krasnodar in the Europa League 2013/2014 season. Gethin Jones played for the likes of Plymouth Argyle (loan), Barnsley (loan), Fleetwood Town, and Mansfield Town (loan) as well before joining his current club Carlisle United. Jones is eligible to play for Australia and Wales despite playing for the Wales U17, U19, and U21 teams in the past.
He made his League Two debut with Carlisle United in a 3-2 win over Stevenage on September 14, 2019. Jones’ main position is right-back, but he is used as both right midfielder and left-back as well. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Aston Villa):
Aston Villa is one of the three clubs that dropped to the Championship at the end of the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign. The Villans host their rivals at Villa Park, the stadium that was opened in 1897 and its’ capacity is 42,682. However, it has to be noted that the highest attendance recorded at the stadium was 76,588 when Aston Villa faced Derby County in the FA Cup back in 1946.
Aston Villa’s fiercest rivals are Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion. Nonetheless, the rivalry between Aston Villa and Wolves and Coventry City is big as well. Aston Villa have won seven First Division (Premier League) trophies, with the team clinching seven FA Cup trophies as well.
The team’s biggest success, though, came in 1982 when they won the European Cup. The Villans defeated Bayern Munich (1-0) in the title game and Peter Withe was named the man of the match.
Brighton
Southampton
Barcelona
Las Palmas 
Crystal Palace
Newcastle 
Borussia Dortmund 
Bayern Munich 
West Ham
Arsenal
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