The Premier League Matchday 24 fixture between Wolverhampton and Aston Villa will take place on February 1 at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton vs. Aston Villa: prediction, betting odds, statistics.
Wolverhampton
The team has managed just one goal in their last four Premier League matches. During this stretch, they have suffered four defeats, conceding three goals in three of those games, and narrowly losing 0-1 to Arsenal in their most recent outing. Interestingly, this is the third such losing streak for Wolverhampton this season. The club has slipped into the relegation zone, trailing the safety of 17th place by just one point.
Due to injuries, forwards Sasa Kalajdzic and Enso Gonzalez, defender Yerson Mosquera, and midfielder Boubacar Traore are unavailable. Midfielder Joao Gomes is suspended for this match.
- At least three goals have been scored in 17 of the team's last 20 Premier League games.
- Wolverhampton has won only two of their last 11 league matches (1 draw, 8 losses).
- In 9 of Wolverhampton's last 13 home Premier League games, at least two goals have been scored in the second half.
Predicted lineup for Wolverhampton (3-4-2-1)
Jose Sa – Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Emmanuel Agbadou – Rayan Ait-Nouri, Joao Gomes, Andre, Nelson Semedo – Matheus Cunha, Pablo Sarabia – Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side has recorded two consecutive draws in the league. First, they drew 2-2 away at Arsenal, followed by a 1-1 home draw with West Ham. As a result, Unai Emery's side is now unbeaten in five matches (2 wins, 3 draws). They currently sit in eighth place, three points adrift of the European qualification spots.
Defender Pau Torres and midfielder Ross Barkley are sidelined due to injuries.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Aston Villa's last 8 league matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of Aston Villa's last 8 Premier League games.
- At least two goals have been scored in the second half of 6 of Aston Villa's last 8 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Emiliano Martinez – Lucas Digne, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings – Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Kamara – Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Leon Bailey – Ollie Watkins.
Referee
Andy Madley (England)
Matches – 10 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 42;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 20%.
Wolverhampton vs. Aston Villa: Match Prediction
Wolverhampton, despite a managerial change, continues their slide towards the Championship. After 23 rounds, the team has only four wins, two of which were achieved at Molineux. However, these victories came against the league's bottom side, Southampton, and a struggling Manchester United. The team concedes an average of 2.2 goals per game at home in the Premier League.
Aston Villa has suffered only one defeat against teams in the lower half of the table this season – Tottenham. Against the bottom five, Birmingham's record stands at 5 wins and 1 draw. I am confident Unai Emery's side will comfortably handle Wolverhampton, just as they did in the first round, winning 3-1 at home.
My prediction – Aston Villa to win
