Aston Villa v Reading: match preview Aston Villa (Possible, 4-4-1-1): Guzman; Lichaj, Lowton, , Clark, Stevens; Westwood, Bannan, Weimann, Agbonlahor; Ireland; Benteke. Tests: Vlaar (calf). Out: Kébé (groin), McCarthy, Guthrie, Karacan (all match fitness). Team News Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar is an injury doubt for the Premier League bottom-three clash with Reading at Villa Park. The central defender suffered a calf injury during Saturday's home goalless draw against Arsenal and was substituted early in the second half. If he is ruled out, then Matt Lowton is likely to partner Ciaran Clark at the heart of the defence with Eric Lichaj being recalled at right-back. Reading midfielder Jimmy Kébé will miss the trip to Birmingham. Kebe had returned to training after being sidelined with a groin problem, but will miss out once more. Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and midfielders Danny Guthrie and Jem Karacan remain in the treatment room. Match Notes A draw is of little use to either team given their plight at the bottom of the Premier League. Reading have taken just two points from six away games since they returned to the Premier League and this fixture's history is very much in the home side's favour. But Villa have not won at home in the league since September. Paul Lambert, the Villa manager, could recall Darren Bent to an attack that has scored just 10 goals but that seems unlikely. Betting: Home Evens, Away 2-1, Draw 11-5. Stat of the game: Villa have played Reading eight times in the league and won seven. All four league games between these teams at Villa Park have ended in home wins. John Ley's prediction: Aston Villa 2 Reading 2.