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Aston Villa's Rudy Gestede takes off on a sprint
Aston Villa's Rudy Gestede takes off on a sprintCredit: Stu Forster

Aston Villa finished tailed off in the 2015-16 Premier League, mustering just 27 goals, but they can find the net against Sheffield Wednesday in today’s televised Sky Bet Championship clash at Hillsborough.

It looks a tricky start for Villa and strong backing for their opponents has led to Wednesday’s odds shortening from 11-8 to 6-5.

The Owls have significantly enhanced their attacking options with Steven Fletcher and Almen Abdi arriving from Sunderland and Watford but they look less convincing at the back and there is value in backing both teams to score at 11-10.

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