Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - September 21, 2024
One of the fixtures in the fifth round of the English Premier League will be played on Saturday at Villa Park, where Aston Villa will face Wolverhampton. Here is the prediction from the expert team at Dailysports.
Aston Villa
The "Villans" were a pleasant surprise last season, securing a spot in the Champions League in one of the toughest leagues in the world. During the summer, they bolstered their squad and seem determined to maintain their strong performance. Aston Villa started their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 away victory against Swiss side Young Boys.
In the Premier League, Aston Villa began with a 2-1 away win over West Ham but faltered at home against Arsenal, losing 2-0. However, they bounced back with two consecutive wins against Leicester and Everton. After four rounds, Aston Villa is currently in fifth place in the league table.
Wolverhampton
In contrast, the "Wolves" have had a poor start to the current Premier League season. After four matches, they are in the relegation zone with only one point. A major blow came with a 2-6 home defeat to Chelsea.
Last weekend, Wolverhampton lost 1-2 at home to Newcastle United. They also suffered a defeat in the English League Cup against Brighton, losing 2-3 despite narrowing the gap before halftime.
Match Facts
- The "Total Under 2.5" bet has hit in the last four encounters between these teams.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has won in three of the last five matches between these teams.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has hit in three of Aston Villa's last three matches.
H2H
Aston Villa defeated Wolverhampton at home last season. Prior to that, the "Villans" had been unable to beat Wolverhampton in six previous encounters.
Probable Line-ups
- Aston Villa: Martinez, Bogarde, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Ramsey, Onana, Tielemans, McGinn, Rodgers, Watkins
- Wolverhampton: Sa, Pedro Lima, Bueno, Pond, Doherty, Gomes, Doyle, Hwang, Sarabia, Gomes, Guedes
Prediction
Aston Villa is the clear favorite in this match, with odds of 1.65 for their victory. Given Wolverhampton's current form and performance, they are unlikely to secure points against the hosts. Our recommendation is a bet on "Aston Villa to Win."
