Aston Villa vs Burnley: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Aston Villa's recent form has been mixed, with a convincing home win against Fulham but also two draws and two losses in their last five league games. This inconsistency could impact their confidence going into the match against Burnley. 

However, their ability to score three goals against Fulham suggests they have the firepower to trouble Burnley's defence. If Villa can replicate their performance against Fulham, they stand a good chance of securing a victory.

• Win: 3-1 vs Fulham (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Everton (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Crystal Palace (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Brentford (A)

Burnley have had a challenging run of results, with only one win in their last five league matches. Their heavy defeat to Manchester City highlights their defensive issues, which could be a concern against Aston Villa's attacking line. 

However, their draw against Nottingham Forest shows they can compete against teams of a decent standing. Burnley will need to be more solid at the back and clinical in attack if they hope to get a result against Villa.

• Loss: 1-5 vs Manchester City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (H)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Manchester United (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Sunderland (H)

Aston Villa have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Burnley, winning three of their last five meetings. The most recent match saw Villa secure a 3-2 victory at home, while they also won 3-1 away earlier in the season. 

However, Burnley did manage a draw on their visit to Villa Park in 2022, indicating they can compete against Villa on their day.

• Aston Villa 3-2 Burnley (30 Dec 2023)

• Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa (27 Aug 2023)

• Aston Villa 1-1 Burnley (19 May 2022)

• Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa (07 May 2022)

• Burnley 3-2 Aston Villa (27 Jan 2021)

• Youri Tielemans (Calf) - Doubt

• John McGinn (Knock) - Doubt

• Tyrone Mings (Knock) -  Doubt

• Ross Barkley (Personal Reasons) - Doubt

• Amadou Onana (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Zeki Amdouni (Knee) - Out

• Jordan Beyer (Knee) - Out

• Connor Roberts (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Bogarde, Kamara, Guessand, Buendia, Rogers, Watkins

Aston Villa's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a strong defensive structure while utilising the attacking prowess of Watkins and Guessand. The inclusion of Buendia and Rogers in midfield indicates an intent to control the game's tempo and create scoring opportunities.

• Predicted lineup: Dúbravka, Walker, Laurent, Ekdal, Estève, Hartmann, Tchaouna, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony, Foster

Burnley's predicted lineup suggests a defensive approach, with a back five designed to contain Villa's attackers. The presence of Foster up front suggests they will look to exploit any gaps left by Villa's forward play.

• Guessand vs Walker: This duel will see Aston Villa's forward trying to outmanoeuvre Burnley's experienced defender.

• Buendia vs Cullen: This midfield battle will be crucial, with Aston Villa's Buendia looking to dominate possession against Burnley's Cullen.

• Rogers (Aston Villa): Rogers' creativity and ability to unlock defences make him a vital player for Aston Villa.

• Tchaouna (Burnley): Tchaouna's pace and directness could pose a threat to Aston Villa's defence.

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