BETTING GUIDE: Wolves vs Aston Villa, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction
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While Villa continue their push for a Champions League place, Wolves are fighting to delay what looks increasingly like inevitable relegation
A high-stakes West Midlands derby awaits at Molineux Stadium as Wolves host Aston Villa on Friday night. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm local time, with the clash carrying huge implications at both ends of the table.
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While Villa continue their push for a Champions League place, Wolves are fighting to delay what looks increasingly like inevitable relegation.
Wolves come into this fixture rooted to the bottom of the Premier League standings with just 10 points from 28 matches.
Their record of one win, seven draws and 20 defeats underlines the scale of their struggles, and a goal difference of -33 highlights issues at both ends of the pitch.
Over their last six matches in all competitions, they have managed just one victory, scoring only four goals while conceding eight. In league play, they are averaging just 0.64 goals per game this season while shipping 1.82 per match.
At home, results have been equally concerning. Wolves have collected only six points at Molineux all season and have lost 10 home league games.
However, there have been small signs of resilience, including a 2-2 draw with Arsenal and a narrow 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace last time out.
The major issue remains their lack of firepower, with only 18 league goals scored in 28 games.
Team news adds to their difficulties. Hwang Hee-chan remains sidelined, while Ladislav Krejci is suspended following his red card against Palace.
That leaves manager Rob Edwards short of attacking options, with Mateus Mane and Angel Gomes likely to shoulder creative responsibility.
Aston Villa, by contrast, sit third in the table with 51 points from 27 matches, boasting 15 wins and a +10 goal difference.
Although recent form has been mixed - two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last six - they remain firmly in control of their top-four destiny.
Villa have scored seven and conceded eight across those six fixtures, averaging 1.41 goals per league game this season while conceding just 1.04.
Away form has been a major strength.
Over their last 10 away league matches, Villa have collected 20 points - the best away return in the division during that stretch.
They won the reverse fixture 1-0 and will be confident of completing a league double.
Injury concerns exist for Villa too. John McGinn, Youri Tielemans and Boubacar Kamara are unavailable, but the squad depth remains strong.
Ollie Watkins leads the line with eight league goals, while Morgan Rogers has contributed eight goals and five assists. Tammy Abraham’s recent scoring form off the bench also offers a valuable option.
Head-to-head trends slightly favour Villa, who have won three of the last four meetings. The reverse fixture ended 1-0, and five of the last six encounters have produced under 2.5 goals.
Key Betting Pointers;
- Wolves have secured just one league win all season
- Aston Villa have beaten Wolves in three of their last four meetings
- Wolves trail Villa by 41 points in the table
- Villa boast the strongest away form in the league over the last ten matches, with six wins
While derby fixtures can often produce surprises, the gulf in quality and confidence between these sides is significant.
Wolves struggle badly in attack and face a disciplined Villa defence that performs strongly on the road. With Champions League qualification on the line, motivation is high for the visitors.
Prediction; Aston Villa to win
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