Aston Villa vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips
Villa Park · Kick-off 15:00 UK time
Match commentary
Villa should dominate possession at Villa Park and push forward through their wide areas, with their recent form (2.0 points and 3.6 goals a game over their last five) suggesting they will create plenty of chances. Sunderland are likely to sit deeper and look to hit on the break, though their recent scoring rate of 1.8 goals a game gives them little margin for error.
The battle to watch is Villa's attacking midfield against Sunderland's back line, which has conceded heavily in recent weeks. If Sunderland can keep their shape for long spells, the game could stay tight, but any early breakthrough for Villa would likely open the match up considerably.
Our prediction Free
Aston Villa to winLikely score 2-1
Aston Villa vs Sunderland standings & form
| Team | Pos | Pts | W-D-L | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 10th | 13 | 3-4-3 | DDWWD |
| Sunderland | 19th | 8 | 2-2-6 | WLDLL |
Bet tips
- Over 1.5 total goals1.45
- Over 8.5 corners1.85
- Under 3.5 cards1.70