Aston Villa vs. Wolves – Predictions, Predicted Lineups, Injury News

Aston Villa will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides. Aston Villa, currently in 5th place, are in strong form and eyeing a continued push up the Premier League table.

In contrast, Wolves find themselves in the relegation zone, struggling for points and form. With Villa favored to win, this match could be a turning point for both teams.

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Aston Villa has been impressive this season, sitting fifth in the league with nine points from their first four games. Their form has been a mix of wins and losses, with their recent record showing WLWW.

Villa’s home form includes one win and one defeat from their two matches, with their only home loss being a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. Despite that setback, they’ve scored three goals at home and conceded four.

Away from home, Villa has been particularly strong, winning both of their matches, scoring four goals and conceding just two.

Their attacking prowess has been evident, scoring seven goals in their last five matches. However, they haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last nine games, indicating defensive frailties.

In their last match, Villa showed great resilience by overturning a two-goal deficit against Everton. Despite being two goals down early, Villa fought back with goals from Watkins and Duran, securing a 3-2 victory.

With an xG rating of 2.24 compared to Everton’s 0.95, Villa’s attacking dominance was clear.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Preview

Wolves are in a dire situation, currently sitting 18th in the league with only one point from a possible 12 points.

Their recent form has been disappointing, with their last four matches showing LLDL. Their struggles are evident both at home and away, having scored just four goals in their last five matches but conceding 11.

Wolves’ home form is the worst in the league, with no wins, three goals scored, and eight goals conceded. Their away form is slightly better, having scored just one goal and conceded three in their two games.

In their last match, Wolves were edged out by Newcastle in a dramatic 2-1 defeat. Despite holding the lead at halftime and creating chances with an xG of 0.99, they were undone by Newcastle’s late surge, with goals from Schar and Barnes sealing the win for the Magpies.

Wolves’ inability to hold onto their lead and their defensive lapses continue to be a concern.

Aston Villa vs Wolves Injury News & Team Updates

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Aston Villa vs Wolves Head-to-Head Record

The historical record between these two teams shows a tight contest, with Aston Villa winning six times, Wolverhampton Wanderers securing eight victories, and six matches ending in a draw.

Despite this close record, Aston Villa are currently favored to win, with odds of 1.57 compared to Wolves’ 5.25. A draw is priced at 4.20.

Aston Villa vs. Wolves Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Emiliano Martínez; Bogarde, Pau Torres, Konsa, Lucas Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Ramsey, Mcginn, Rogers; Ollie Watkins

Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-2-3-1):
Johnstone; Semedo, Dawson, Mosquera, Gomes; Aiit-Nouri, Lemina, Andre; Bellegarde, Cunha, Larsen

Who Will Win?

Given Aston Villa’s strong form and their status as favorites, they are expected to secure a win against a struggling Wolves side. Villa’s attacking strength and Wolves’ defensive issues suggest that the home team will have the upper hand.

Score Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers