Wolverhampton Wanderers (0-3-1) travel to face off against Aston Villa (3-1-0) on Saturday, September 21st. This match will be played at Villa Park in Birmingham. Aston Villa is coming off a win in their previous match, while Wolverhampton Wanderers will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the Aston Villa. The match is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa

Wolverhampton Wanderers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

In their last match, Wolverhampton Wanderers hosted Newcastle United but came up short by a score of 2-1. This loss took place on their home pitch and the money line payout for a Wolverhampton victory was +260. The three combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Wolverhampton’s attack took a total of 12 shots and five shots on goal. Mario Lemina scored on his only shot on goal and took two total shots. Jorgen Larsen finished the match with one assist, and as a club, Wolverhampton had four corner kicks.

Sam Johnstone and the Wolverhampton defense allowed two goals on Newcastle’s six shots on goal. Johnstone finished with four saves and overall, the club blocked two shots while intercepting 10 passes.

Through four matches, Wolverhampton Wanderers have yet to win a match, going 0-3-1, which puts them 18th in the EPL. They have been underdogs in all four matches, going 0-3-1. Their only point came in a draw vs. Nottingham Forest FC. This match vs. Aston Villa will be their third road match of the season. After this match, they will return home to face Liverpool FC on September 28th.

Aston Villa Is Coming Off A Win

In their last match, Aston Villa hosted Everton and came out on top by a score of 3-2. The money line payout for Villa was -165, and the five combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Leading Aston Villa’s offensive attack was Ollie Watkins, who scored two times on his six total shots. Watkins was assisted by Jhon Duran and Ross Barkley, who finished with one shot on goal apiece.

On the defensive end, things were a little shaky for Aston Villa, with Emiliano Martinez giving up two goals on just two shots on goal for Everton. Overall, Everton took six shots and had two corner kicks.

Through four matches, Aston Villa has a record of 3-1-0, putting them in 5th place in the EPL. After dropping their opener to Arsenal, they have won two straight, including a 3-2 victory over Everton in their most recent match. Overall, they are 1-1 at home, and they will be looking to win their third straight match when they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Offense Breakdown

Wolverhampton Wanderers has scored 1.0 goals per match this season, which is 16th in the EPL. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is their top scorer with one goal, which is 53rd in the EPL. Matheus Cunha has five shots on goal, which is 11th in the EPL, and he has also scored one goal. Jørgen Larsen is their leader in assists and has also scored one goal.

Aston Villa Offense Breakdown

So far this season, Aston Villa has been one of the most efficient teams in the EPL, ranking 3rd in goals scored and 10th in shots on goal. Jhon Durán is the team’s top scorer, finding the back of the net three times, which is 4th in the EPL. Ollie Watkins has also been a key contributor, ranking 6th in shots on goal and 14th in goals scored. Durán also leads the team in assists, while Watkins is 2nd in that category.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Defense Breakdown

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ defense has struggled to start the season, as they are 19th in the EPL in goals allowed per match (2.8). They have also struggled to block shots, as they are 19th in the league in that category. They will be facing an Aston Villa offense that is 3rd in the EPL in goals scored. Keeper José Sá has started two matches this season and is 22nd in the league in saves. The Wolves’ defense has given up six goals in their last three matches, including six to Chelsea FC.

Aston Villa Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Wolverhampton, Aston Villa’s defense is 12th in the EPL, allowing 1.5 goals per match. They are also 8th in blocked shots and 18th in interceptions. They are also 19th in fouls. Keeper Emiliano Martínez is 23rd in clean sheets and 19th in saves. Over their last four matches, they have given up six goals, including two to Everton and Arsenal.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Aston Villa Prediction

Even though Aston Villa comes in as the better offensive team, we have this one projected to end in a 1-1 draw, with the payout at +350. This season, Aston Villa has been slightly better in terms of shooting percentage and they are also 10th in the EPL in shots on goal. Look for Leon Bailey to find the net for Aston Villa, while Goncalo Guedes has the best odds to score for Wolverhampton.

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