Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Aston Villa FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Aston Villa FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Wolverhampton, coming on the back of a tough contest against Arsenal, where they almost managed to edge out a point, are set to host Aston Villa, who dropped points to the Hammers. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 11 p.m. IST at the Molineux Stadium. 

Wolves may have left empty-handed against Arsenal, but their resilient defensive display will give them confidence moving forward. Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s frustration continues, as their 1-1 draw with West Ham once again exposed their struggles in closing out matches. Both teams will be eager to turn promising performances into results in their upcoming fixtures. 

Current Standings: Wolves at present are positioned 19th in the league with 16 points, whereas Villa finds themselves at the top half of the points table at the 8th position with 37 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: Head-to-head stats in this rivalry read: Wolves - 6 wins, Aston Villa - 7 wins and 6 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

Despite their leaky defense—52 goals conceded this season, including nine in the last three games—holding Arsenal to a narrow 1-0 loss offers some consolation. Still, a defeat is a defeat. With 51% possession, nine shots (four on target), and a man advantage from the 43rd minute, they’ll be disappointed. Wolves didn’t help their cause either, as João Gomes saw red in the 70th minute, leveling the playing field.  Nonetheless, bygones are bygones. Wolves now sit in the relegation zone, just a point behind Leicester. With a four-game winless streak, they must turn things around quickly to escape the drop.

Matheus Cunha will be crucial if Wolves are to overcome Aston Villa on Saturday. With 10 goals and 4 assists, he leads the team in goal involvements. However, his form has dipped recently, failing to make an impact in their last four games—during which Wolves have scored just once. Moreover, coach Vítor Pereira’s criticism of his body language appears to have rattled him. Nevertheless, Wolves need Cunha at his best in the upcoming fixtures firing on all cylinders.

Team News 

Wolves boss Vítor Pereira faces a growing injury crisis, with Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, and Enso González all sidelined by cruciate ligament tears. Jørgen Strand Larsen, Boubacar Traoré, and Carlos Forbs are also unavailable, while João Gomes adds to the woes with a suspension. 

Wolverhampton Probable XI - Sa (GK); Doherty, Bueno, Agbadou, Ait-Nouri, Andre, T Doyle, Semedo, Sarabia, Cunha, Guedes

Aston Villa FC Preview

After a frustrating three-match winless streak, Aston Villa finally broke the drought with a vital victory over Celtic in the UCL mid-week. The win should have reignited their spark ahead of upcoming challenges. Coming to the Premier League, they do have certain issues to address going forward. 

In the recent game, Tyrone Mings’ injury disrupted Aston Villa’s momentum and allowed West Ham to regroup, but the real issue lies elsewhere. Despite taking the lead, Villa have dropped points in four of 11 matches this season after scoring first, a stark contrast to last year’s more resilient form. This inconsistency is the key factor holding them back in the race for Champions League football. 

Despite the frustration of a draw, Ollie Watkins found a silver lining by becoming just the second player in Aston Villa's history to reach 100 Premier League goal involvements, assisting Ramsey for their only goal. In the midst of a purple patch, Watkins is the Villans' man to watch this Saturday. 

Team News 

Aside from Amadou Onana’s injury, Aston Villa has been sailing smoothly on the injury front, with little to no headache in terms of player availability. 

Aston Villa Probable XI - Martinez (GK) ; Cash, Konsa, Kamara, Digne, Bograde, Tielemans, Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey, Watkins

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC vs ASTON VILLA FC
Winning Prediction

The last time Villa faced Wolves, they were unstoppable, securing a dominant 3-1 victory with a blistering second-half performance. However, Villa hasn't completed a league double over their Midlands rivals since the 2003/04 season. Molineux has been a tricky ground for the Villans; Wolves have won three of their last five encounters there, with only one defeat and one draw.

Given Villa's patchy record at Molineux, Wolves have reason to be optimistic, and neutrals could be in for a thrilling clash. Despite Villa's struggles on the road, they are still tipped to win, with betting odds favoring them at 2.14 compared to Wolves' 3.35. A draw is also a tempting bet at 3.65.

We Predict a Draw (1-1)

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