Aston Villa vs Wolves Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

The visitors boast one of the most in-form attacking duos in Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore and we are backing them to get among the goals once more

Wolves continue their push for a European place when they visit Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side have won both of their matches since the season was restarted and are unbeaten in their last seven league games, putting them level on points with fifth-placed Manchester United.

Villa have not won a league match since January 21 and are very much involved in the battle to avoid relegation, currently sitting 19th on goal difference.

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Aston Villa vs Wolves Latest Odds

Wolves were 2-1 winners when these two sides met at Molineux earlier in the season and another victory is priced at 4/5 (1.80) with bet365.

Villa can be backed at 9/2 (5.50) for their sixth home win of the season, with the draw at 7/2 (4.50).

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Aston Villa vs Wolves Team News

The hosts are without injured trio Tom Heaton, Wesley and Bjorn Engles who are all long-term absentees, but could welcome back Danny Drinkwater and Frederic Guilbert after they both returned to training this week.

Wolves have no major injury concerns.and with a week until they play again following this match, Santo will likely play his strongest eleven.

Aston Villa vs Wolves Preview

Wolves' excellent form this season has been characterised by a defensive solidity, with goalkeeper Rui Patricio keeping a club record 10 clean sheets.

At the other end, striker Raul Jimenez netted his 14th of the season in midweek to break another club record, with no other Wolves player ever having scored as many Premier League goals in a single season.

The team is working well as a unit with the likes of Adama Traore and Willy Boly both being standout performers, meaning Wolves will make the short trip to Villa Park full of confidence.

Dean Smith's men, though, are struggling and their record of 59 goals conceded in 31 games is the worst in the top flight.

Against their local rivals who are enjoying a strong run of attacking form, Villa could be in for another difficult encounter.

Aston Villa vs Wolves Tips And Predictions

The visitors are priced at 9/10 (1.90) to score over 1.5 goals and this seems a strong selection.

Villa have conceded over 1.5 goals in eight league games at home this term including three of their last five, while Wolves have scored at least twice in six of their last nine away clashes.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.