Sunderland vs Aston Villa Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between the two sides ended in favour of the Villans.

Sunderland are ready to lock horns with Aston Villa in their matchweek 5 fixture of the English Premier League 2025-26 edition. The interesting fixture between these clubs will take place at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats were held to a goalless draw in their previous league match against Crystal Palace. They made a decent effort, but it was not enough to secure three points. Sunderland AFC will be at home for their upcoming game and it is going to be an advantage for them.

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The Villans are yet to win their first game of the current Premier League season. The Unai Emery-led side have been in poor form. Aston Villa will be away from home for their upcoming fixture and this might keep them under pressure from the start. They have also been eliminated from the English Carabao Cup.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sunderland, England
• Stadium: Stadium of Light
• Date: Sunday, September 21
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 p.m. IST/ 01:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Samuel Barrott
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sunderland: W-L-L-W-D

Aston Villa: D-L-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

The 25-year-old forward from France has scored two goals in his four Premier League appearances this season and will continue to play an important role in the attacking front for Sunderland. Even though he failed to score a goal in the last fixture, Wilson Isidor will be a constant threat to the opponents.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Ollie Watkins will have to step up now. The Englishman has not been able to score a goal for Aston Villa this season. He is a talented striker who can cause major problems for Sunderland’s defence. Watkins can score goals and can also create plays for his fellow teammates.

Match Facts

• Aston Villa have not been able to score a single goal in any of their last four Premier League matches.
• The Villans are on a two-match winning run against Sunderland.
• The Black Cats have only scored one goal in their last two matches against Aston Villa.

Sunderland vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Sunderland to win @11/4 BetFred
• Wilson Isidor to score @17/2 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Sunderland will be without the services of Ajibola Alese, Daniel Ballard, Dennis Crikin and three other squad members as they are injured.

Amadou Onana and Andres Garcia will not be in action for Aston Villa as they are injured. Victor Lindelof and Youri Tielemans might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 184

Sunderland won: 55

Aston Villa won: 83

Draws: 46

Predicted Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Roefs (GK); Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Mandava; Diarra, Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Isidor, Adingra

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; McGinn, Kamara; Guessand, Elliott, Sancho; Watkins

Match Prediction

These clubs are likely to come up with a close and interesting fixture. Sunderland are likely to come out on top against Aston Villa in their upcoming Premier League contest.

Prediction: Sunderland 2-1 Aston Villa

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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