Wolves v Aston Villa predictions: Villa set to exact revenge for derby defeat

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Wolves v Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Aston Villa draw no bet
1pt 4-5 Betfred

Team news

Wolves
Ruben Neves and Ki-Jana Hoever are injured and Raul Jimenez is suspended. Nelson Semedo has missed over a month but has trained.

Aston Villa
Kortney Hause could make his return but Marvelous Nakamba remains sidelined.

Match preview

Aston Villa lost two games on the bounce before the international break but they are ninth in the Premier League and can cement top-half status by beating an under-strength Wolves at Molineux.

The Villans have waited five-and-a-half months to attempt a revenge mission against their Midlands rivals, who came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at Villa Park in October.

Steven Gerrard's side are spearheaded by a confident Ollie Watkins, who bagged his first international goal in England's 3-0 success over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

Watkins could be accompanied by Philippe Coutinho and Danny Ings in a high-quality front three but Wolves will lack their usual focal point with Raul Jimenez serving a one-game ban.

Jimenez was red-carded in Wolves's disappointing 3-2 loss at home to Leeds which also featured a first-half injury to key midfielder Ruben Neves.

Neither player will feature on Saturday and Villa look good value to take advantage.

Key stat

Aston Villa have won three of their last five away matches

Inside info

Wolves

Penalty taker Hwang Hee-Chan
Free-kick wizard Joao Moutinho
Set-piece aerial threat Romain Saiss
Card magnet Romain Saiss

Aston Villa

Penalty taker Danny Ings
Free-kick wizardPhilippe Coutinho
Set-piece aerial threatOllie Watkins
Card magnetTyrone Mings

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