Sunderland vs Aston Villa Predictions

Sunderland vs Aston Villa is scheduled for kick off on 21 September, at 13:00. The game is set to take place at Stadium of Light, with Samuel Barrott officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Sunderland currently holding the 7th position in the table 11 points behind Aston Villa. Sunderland have lost 1 English Premier League match to Aston Villa out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent victory against Chelsea, Sunderland is determined to keep their momentum going. Sunderland have won 9 of their last 19 English Premier League matches at Stadium of Light. Aston Villa's away record stands at 7 victories from 19 games. Following their 2-1 triumph over Man City, Aston Villa have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Sunderland on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Sunderland have scored over 1.5 goals in 71% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 71% of games. Their total stands at 42 goals and 130 shots on target this English Premier League season. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have scored 56 goals with 170 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 74% of matches but conceded in 76% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Sunderland scored 4 goals while Aston Villa scored 5 goals. Their last match on 19 April 2026 ended in 4-3 to Aston Villa.