Sunderland vs Aston Villa Prediction: Villans can claim first Premier League win

Aston Villa will be looking to end their four-game winless start to the Premier League season when they take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday (14:00 BST - Live on Sky Sports Main Event).

Below are our Sunderland vs Aston Villa predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the clash this weekend.

Team News

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris will be without Leo Hjelde, Romaine Mundle, Aji Alese and Dennis Cirkin for the clash against Villa on Sunday.

Enzo Le Fee could return to the starting XI in what is more positive news, with the midfielder expected to have overcome the minor injury which saw him miss the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.

Villa midfielders Youri Tielemans and Ross Barkley will not be available against the Black Cats.

Victor Lindelof could be in contention for a return after missing the match against Brentford, while a late fitness test will determine whether Amadou Onana makes it.

Sunderland vs Aston Villa Odds

Sunderland are 11/4 to win the clash at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, with Aston Villa favourites at 11/10 and a draw at 12/5.

Over 2.5 goals is priced at 11/10 while both teams to score is on offer at 10/11.

Aston Villa to win @ 11/10

Despite scoring no goals and registering zero wins in the Premier League so far, Villa do start the match as favourites.

It has not been the most productive start to the campaign by Unai Emery’s men, that much is certain. They were knocked out on penalties by Brentford in the EFL Cup during the week, but Harvey Elliott did score the club’s first goal of the season.

The likes of Elliott, Jadon Sancho and Evann Guessand are settling in and Villa will start moving through the gears sooner rather than later. Expect Villa to end their winless run at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.

Harvey Elliott to score anytime @ 3/1

Managing to secure the signing of Elliott during the summer could turn out to be a master-stroke by Emery.

Yes, he didn’t get many chances under Arne Slot last season at Liverpool, but the Englishman shone at the recent U21 European Championships.

Indeed, the 22-year-old scored five goals in six matches as England retained their title.

Furthermore, he opened up his account for the Villans against Brentford, pouncing on some poor defending to score the club’s first and only goal of the season so far in midweek.

He should start in a central role once again and odds of 3/1 are generous indeed for Elliott to add to his tally.

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