Match Overview
On December 30, 2023, Aston Villa will face off against Burnley at Villa Park in a Premier League match. The odds favor Aston Villa with a local winner prediction of 1.40.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have faced each other several times in the past, with Aston Villa having the upper hand in recent encounters. In their most recent clash on August 27, 2023, Aston Villa emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. Over the years, these matches have often seen three or more goals scored.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Aston Villa has been performing well recently, both at home and in various competitions. Currently sitting at third place in the Premier League standings with 39 points and a goal difference of +15, they have been consistent performers throughout the season. In their last six matches across all competitions, Aston Villa has won three games, lost one game, and drawn two games. They have scored eight goals while conceding six.
In their most recent Premier League match against Manchester United on December 26th, Aston Villa suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 3-2. However, prior to that match, they had secured impressive victories against Brentford and Arsenal.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Burnley’s recent form has not been as strong as Aston Villa’s. They currently find themselves struggling near the bottom of the Premier League table in nineteenth place with only eleven points and a goal difference of -20.
In their last six matches across all competitions, Burnley has won two games but lost three and drawn one game. Their most recent match was against Liverpool on December 26th where they were defeated by a scoreline of 0-2.
Key Players Spotlight
For Aston Villa, Oliver Watkins has been in exceptional form, scoring fifteen goals and providing six assists in twenty-nine matches. His contributions have been crucial to Aston Villa’s success this season.
On the other hand, Burnley will look towards their attacking duo of Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lyle Foster to make an impact. Both players have shown glimpses of brilliance and will be key figures for Burnley in this match.
Statistical Insights
Aston Villa has been strong at home this season, winning eight out of nine matches played at Villa Park. They have scored an impressive 26 goals while only conceding six.
In contrast, Burnley has struggled on their travels, winning only two out of nine away matches. They have scored eight goals but conceded fourteen.
Aston Villa’s offensive prowess is evident from their goal-scoring record of 40 goals in nineteen Premier League matches. However, their defense has also been leaky at times, conceding 25 goals.
Burnley’s struggles can be attributed to both their lackluster attack that has managed only 18 goals and a porous defense that has conceded 38 goals so far this season.
Match Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Burnley
Considering Aston Villa’s strong home form and superior performance throughout the season compared to Burnley’s struggles, it is likely that Aston Villa will emerge victorious in this match. The predicted scoreline is Aston Villa 3-1 Burnley.
