Leeds – Aston Villa: will Villa extend their winning streak?
On Sunday, 23 November, Matchweek 12 of the English Premier League brings us a showdown between Leeds and Aston Villa. Kick-off is set for 15:00 CET, and I’m offering a betting angle for this fixture.
Leeds – Aston Villa: match facts and head-to-head
- Leeds have lost their last two matches and have managed just one win in their last six.
- Leeds have failed to keep a clean sheet in eight consecutive games.
- Aston Villa have won their last two matches and taken three victories in their last four.
- At home, Leeds have suffered just one defeat this season.
- Aston Villa have lost their last two away games.
- Leeds have the second-worst attack in the Premier League with only 10 goals scored.
- Leeds have kept a clean sheet in just 8% of their matches this season, while Aston Villa have done so in 31%.
- In 50% of their matches this season, Leeds concede in both halves.
- Leeds have lost 33% of their matches this season without scoring, compared to Villa’s 19%.
- Aston Villa won the most recent head-to-head 2–1.
Leeds – Aston Villa: match preview
Last season, Leeds clinched the Championship title and earned their return to the top flight. Their Premier League comeback, however, has been far from steady. They have taken just three wins from their opening 11 fixtures, alongside two draws and six defeats. With 11 points on the board, they sit 16th in the standings—only one point clear of the drop zone. The relegation battle promises to be intense.
Aston Villa opened their Premier League campaign poorly, failing to win any of their first five matches. But their form has dramatically improved since then. The Birmingham side have corrected their course, and after those first five rounds, they have played ten matches across all competitions and won eight of them. In their previous outing, Villa thrashed Bournemouth 4–0 and climbed to sixth place in the Premier League table. They have 18 points after 11 matches and sit just one point off the UEFA Champions League spots.
Probable line-ups
- Leeds United: Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Longstaff; Aaronson, Nmecha, Okafor
- Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins
Prediction
This will be a tough contest for both sides, and I expect an engaging battle between two quality teams. My tip: total goals over 2.
