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Aston Villa welcomes Everton in a tantalising third-round face-off in the Carabao Cup. Set to unfold at Villa Park on 27th September at 7:45 pm UK time, this encounter promises sparks as both teams ride the wave of recent Premier League victories.

Analysis: Both Aston Villa and Everton come into this game on the back of significant Premier League wins, making this Carabao Cup clash all the more intriguing. Aston Villa, having triumphed over Chelsea in a nail-biting 1-0 away win, displayed tenacity, especially with Ollie Watkins sealing the win, capitalising on a 10-man Chelsea squad. The Villans’ impressive 10-game home winning streak and their current form, particularly their 4-0 drubbing of Everton in August, further bolster their credentials.

Everton, on the other hand, cannot be taken lightly. Their first top-flight victory this season saw them defeat Brentford 3-1, a performance marked by goals from Doucouré, Tarkowski, and Calvert-Lewin. The Toffees’ successful 2-1 away win against Doncaster Rovers in the previous round of the EFL Cup underlines their cup ambitions. However, the stats do weigh heavily in Villa’s favour. The historic rivalry that has seen 229 matches since 1888 gives a slight edge to Villa with 87 wins against Everton’s 82, and a notable recent five-game winning run.

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The Carabao Cup has seen these teams face off nine times, with memories of the 1983-84 semi-finals where Everton came out on top with a 2-1 aggregate win. The form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics all point towards a closely fought match.

Team lineups could play a pivotal role. With no new injuries for Villa after their Chelsea game, Emery might deploy the likes of Duran, Bailey, Ramsey, Tielemans, and Lenglet. Everton, contending with some injury woes including the likes of Alli and Coleman, may see Calvert-Lewin starting in hopes of shaking off his injury concerns.

Prediction: Taking into account the recent form, historical statistics, and possible lineups, Villa seems to hold a slight advantage, especially playing at home where they’ve been dominant. Goal.mu predicts: Aston Villa 2-1 Everton. The Villans’ current momentum and their recent head-to-head dominance give them the edge in this anticipated clash.

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