The Baggies make the short trip to Villa Park for this midlands derby on Sunday and the pressure will be on Villa manager Paul Lambert for a much needed win to boost morale.

Aston Villa can be backed for the win at 6/4 with Paddy Power, the Baggies are 2/1 with Bet Victor and the draw can be found at 23/10 with Sky Bet.

Paul Lambert and his Villa side have made a terrible start to the season whilst Steve Clarke and his Baggies have ‘Boing Boinged’ themselves into an early Champions League place. The Albion have all the reason in the world to be ‘Boing Boinging’ (Sorry – can’t resist, it’s a catchy phrase!) after their best ever start to a Premier League season with 10 points after 5 games. Villa meanwhile have lost three and won only one of their first five, however they are coming off the back of a great victory over Champions Manchester City in their midweek Capital One cup tie.

The midweek win will give the Villains some much needed confidence and a game with their midlands rivals could be just what the doctor ordered. In the last eight meetings between these sides the final score has been 2-1 on no less than six occasions. I can see goals this time round as well and over 2.5 can be found at 10/11 with Boylesports. Another boost for Villa is the return of Darren Bent who you can back to score anytime at a very tempting 2/1 with Stan James. I do fancy the Baggies to bag a goal or two, but think this game might come at just the right time for Villa and 6/4 is a great price for a home side to win. Boing Boing.

Aston Villa vs West Brom Betting Tips

Darren Bent to score anytime (2/1 with Stan James)

Aston Villa to win (6/4 Paddy Power)

Aston Villa/Over 2.5 goals (11/4 Bet365)

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