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THE FACTS
When is Wolves vs Aston Villa on and what time does it start? Wolves vs Aston Villa will take place on Sunday 8th October, 2023 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Wolves vs Aston Villa? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Wolves vs Aston Villa on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Wolves vs Aston Villa
Where can I stream Wolves vs Aston Villa in the UK? If Wolves vs Aston Villa is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
WOLVES
After a four-game winless run in all competitions, Wolves' 2-1 victory over Man City last Saturday surely amounted to the shock of the season given that the reigning champions had previously won all of their games.
A Ruben Dias own goal sent Wolves on their way against Pep Guardiola's men, and although Julian Alvarez's equaliser just before the hour mark looked like the beginning of the comeback, Hwang Hee-chan put the hosts back in front and they held on for a memorable victory.
ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa were in irresistible form last week with Unai Emery's side, inspired by hat-trick hero Ollie Watkins, putting six past Brighton in an emphatic win, leaving them in fifth place ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
The west midlands side followed that up with a late victory over Bosnian outfit Zrinjski in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, so things are going well on all fronts right now.
THE TEAM NEWS
WOLVES
Santiago Bueno and Hugo Bueno are both doubts for the West Midlands Derby, while Jean-Ricner Bellegarde continues his suspension for the red card he received against Luton.
Gary O'Neil opted for a three-at-the-back system against Man City and, given its success, could stick with that approach here.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Sa; Kilman, Dawson, T. Gomes; Semedo J. Gomes. Lemina, Ait-Nouri; Neto, Hwang; Cunha
UNAVAILABLE: Bellegarde (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE: S. Bueno (Injured), H. Bueno (Injured)
ASTON VILLA
Moussa Diaby is not 100% but he could still feature according to Unai Emery, while Diego Carlos and Leon Bailey made their returns from injury in midweek European action.
Alex Moreno and Jacob Ramsey have suffered setbacks in their own recovery though, and will not be considered for selection here.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Luiz; Bailey, McGinn, Zaniolo; Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Mings (Injured), Moreno (Injured), Ramsey (Injured), Buendia (Injured),
QUESTIONABLE: Iroegbunam (Injured), Diaby (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Aston Villa have a poor recent record in this fixture having beaten their west midland rivals in just one of the last eight meetings between the two teams. However, that record could be set to improve here given the form of Unai Emery's men. Wolves are coming off an excellent result themselves, but they have lacked consistency in their performances this season, saving their best for clashes with the so-called 'big' teams. In-form Ollie Watkins can do no wrong right now, so an anytime goalscorer bet on the Villa striker is justified.
TIP: OLLIE WATKINS TO SCORE ANYTIME