Aston Villa Predictions

Premier League 2026/27 · AI match prediction, form, team news and predicted lineup

Unai Emery has turned Villa into a fixture of the Champions League conversation rather than a one-off — two qualifications in three seasons, plus a record fifth Europa League title in 2025/26. The model backs that continuity with a 23.0% top-four probability, tightly bunched with Tottenham and Chelsea rather than pulling clear.

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Who is predicted to win Aston Villa's next match?

Hull City vs Aston Villa · Sat 5 Sept, 17:30 BST

FootyPulse AI's pick: Hull City win

Hull City win58%

Draw25%

Aston Villa win17%

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Aston Villa team news and predicted lineup

A. OnanaOut
Knee Injury
B. MadjoOut
Ankle Injury
E. MartinezOut
Finger Injury
J. ManzambiOut
Knee Injury
Joao GomesOut
Red Card
L. BaileyOut
Muscle Injury
O. WatkinsOut
Inactive
T. AbrahamOut
Injury

Predicted XI for Aston Villa

Based on Aston Villa's last match vs Arsenal, 31 Aug. Formation 4-2-3-1.

1Z. SuzukiG
2M. CashD
3V. LindelofD
14P. TorresD
22I. MaatsenD
8B. KamaraM
6R. BarkleyM
7J. McGinnM
10E. BuendiaM
53G. HemmingsM
11N. JacksonF

Manager: Unai Emery

What is Aston Villa's recent form?

Last 2 completed matches: 0W 0D 2L · 0 scored, 5 conceded.

vs Arsenal
31 Aug
0–1L
at Brighton & Hove Albion
23 Aug
0–4L

Who is creating Aston Villa's chances?

No assists recorded for the club yet this season. R. Barkley has produced the most chances, with 4 key passes.

Most chances created

R. Barkley
Midfielder · 2 apps · 152 mins · 6.80 avg rating
4
key passes
E. Buendía
Attacker · 2 apps · 186 mins · 6.50 avg rating
2
key passes
B. Kamara
Midfielder · 2 apps · 190 mins · 6.50 avg rating
1
key passes
George Hemmings
Midfielder · 2 apps · 161 mins · 6.40 avg rating
1
key passes
J. McGinn
Midfielder · 2 apps · 182 mins · 6.15 avg rating
1
key passes

Aston Villa minutes, ratings and discipline — the FPL-relevant detail

B. Kamara, V. Lindelöf, E. Buendía have played the most Premier League minutes for the club this season, the closest thing to nailed-on starters in this squad. Worth watching on bookings: João Gomes (1 yellow, 1 red), J. McGinn (2 yellows).

B. Kamara
Midfielder · 2 apps · 190 mins · 6.50 avg rating
190
mins
V. Lindelöf
Defender · 2 apps · 190 mins · 5.95 avg rating
190
mins
E. Buendía
Attacker · 2 apps · 186 mins · 6.50 avg rating
186
mins
I. Maatsen
Defender · 2 apps · 182 mins · 5.55 avg rating
182
mins
J. McGinn
Midfielder · 2 apps · 182 mins · 6.15 avg rating
182
mins
Pau Torres
Defender · 2 apps · 174 mins · 5.60 avg rating
174
mins

Premier League 2026/27 only, current squad players. Refreshed alongside the rest of this page's data.

What is Aston Villa's predicted league position this season?

Our season simulation projects Aston Villa to finish 19th on 37 points (snapshot 1 Sept).

Title: 0%
Top 4: 0%
Relegation: 44%

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Aston Villa's last completed season (Premier League 2025/26)

Played: 38
W-D-L: 19-8-11
Goals: 56:49
GD: +7
Points: 65
Finished: 4th

How strong are Aston Villa rated?

Rated 34.2 overall — 18th of 20 clubs, from 38 rated fixtures.

At home

46.5

Away

22.0

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How accurate has the AI been on Aston Villa's matches?

FootyPulse AI has called 2/2 of Aston Villa's completed matches correctly (100%). Only fixtures with a genuine pre-kick-off prediction are scored.

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Aston Villa's next fixtures and predicted outcomes

at Hull City
Sat 5 Sept, 17:30 BST
Hull City win58%
vs Nottingham Forest
Sat 12 Sept, 15:00 BST
AVL win48%
at Tottenham Hotspur
Sat 19 Sept, 12:30 BST
Tottenham Hotspur win58%
vs Brentford
Sat 10 Oct, 15:00 BST
Brentford win38%
at Newcastle United
Sat 17 Oct, 17:30 BST
Newcastle United win68%

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Data and predictions last refreshed 4 Sept 2026, 13:02 BST.

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