Wolves vs Aston Villa Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League, February 1, 2025

Wolves vs Aston Villa Preview

• Competition: Premier League.
• Date: Saturday, February 1.
• Time: 5:30 PM GMT.
• Venue: Molineux Stadium.

Wolves vs Aston Villa will take place in the late kick-off slot at the Molineux Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday, February 1, in-game week 24 of the competition.

The hosts are currently 18^th in the table with 16 points from 23 matches and find themselves a point from safety. However, with four defeats in their last five matches across competitions, it does not seem like getting out of this slump will be easy. Wolves have scored three goals in these five games and conceded 11. They lost their last match to 10-man Arsenal, being down to 10 men themselves, and will look to perform better next time out.

The Villans, on the other hand, are eighth with 37 points from 23 matches so far. They will enter the next match on the back of a mixed run of form. With two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five matches across competitions, Aston Villa need to find consistency. In this run, they have scored eight goals and conceded six goals. They qualified for the Champions League round of 16 in style with a 4-2 win against Celtic last time and will draw confidence from that result.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Wolves Team News

Manager Vitor Pereira fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match but they lost 1-0 against Arsenal. Jorgen Strand Larsen picked up an injury and was subbed off in the first half, meaning he could be doubtful for the next. Joao Gomes, on the other hand, was sent off for two yellows.

They will be without five other players as well. Boubacar Traore (knee), Enso Gonzalez (cruciate ligament), Leon Chiwome (cruciate ligament), Sasa Kalajdzic (cruciate ligament) and Yerson Mosquera (knee) will all miss out as they continue to recover.

Aston Villa Team News

Manager Unai Emery fielded a strong XI in Villa’s last game and all the players performed well as they secured a 4-2 win. There was one injury from that match as Matty Cash picked up a knock in the first half and was subbed off.

Cash (muscle) will miss the match for sure and will be joined by Amadou Onana (hamstring), Pau Torres (foot) and Ross Barkley (calf) as they all continue to recover.

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Wolves vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups

Wolves Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Jose Sa.

Defenders: Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Emmanuel Agbadou.

Midfielders: Nelson Semedo (C), Andre, Tommy Doyle, Rayan Ait Nouri.

Forwards: Pablo Sarabia, Matheus Cunha, Hee-chan Hwang.

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez (C).

Defenders: Ian Maatsen, Ezri Konsa, Boubacar Kamara, Lucas Digne.

Midfielders: Lamare Bogarde, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers.

Forwards: Leon Bailey, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins.

Wolves vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have faced each other with great regularity in the last few years, being in the Premier League together. Aston Villa have the bragging rights when it comes to head-to-head, recording two wins in the last five. Wolves have won one and there have been two draws.

Key Players to Watch in Wolves vs Aston Villa

Matheus Cunha (Wolves)

The Brazilian forward, Matheus Cunha has been the leading contributor for his club so far this season with 10 goals and four assists. His goals have come from an astoundingly low 4.63 xG, and he will look to keep converting his chances in the same manner. He has completed six of 20 take-ons in his last five matches and also attempted six shots on target from 17 attempts.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Watkins has bagged 10 goals at a disappointing 11.54 xG, and also added five assists at 1.39 xA, meaning he will need to step up his finishing abilities. He has scored three goals and provided two assists in his last five matches. Watkins has also attempted five shots on target and made four blocks in the same duration.

Wolves vs Aston Villa Prediction

Going by the recent head-to-head, Aston Villa have the upper hand over Wolves but only slightly. However, recent form suggests the visitors will be much better placed to secure a win, and should do so with relative ease.

Predicted Score: Wolves 1-3 Aston Villa

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