Aston Villa vs. Burnley Preview – Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

As Aston Villa looks to recover from a recent setback in the Premier League title race, they face Burnley at Villa Park.

The Lions, led by Unai Emery, aim for redemption after a captivating 3-2 loss to Manchester United, while Burnley, managed by Vincent Kompany, looks to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Boxing Day.

Match Preview:

Aston Villa faced disappointment in their recent clash with Manchester United, surrendering a two-goal lead to eventually lose 3-2.

The Lions capitalized on Red Devils’ defensive lapses in the first half, with John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker finding the net.

However, a second-half comeback from Alejandro Garnacho led to Villa’s downfall, denying them a chance to rise in the table.

Unai Emery’s side, currently sitting below Arsenal, aims for redemption at Villa Park after their 10-game unbeaten run came to an end.

They face Burnley, a team that has troubled them at home in recent years. Villa will need to break their winless streak in the final home game of the calendar year to strengthen their title credentials.

Burnley, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, leaving them in 19th place.

Despite the setback, recent away performances against Fulham and Brighton offer Burnley a glimmer of hope. They have avoided defeat in their last four trips to Villa’s home ground but suffered a 3-1 defeat at Turf Moor eight months ago.

Team News:

Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne sustained a hamstring injury in an attempt to stop a Garnacho goal.

He joins several sidelined players, including Emiliano Buendia, Tyrone Mings, Youri Tielemans, Bertrand Traore, and Robin Olsen. Boubacar Kamara is serving a suspension, but Matty Cash returns from a ban.

Burnley remains physically unscathed after the Liverpool defeat. Luca Koleosho and Jack Cork are the only players in their treatment room.

Jacob Ramsey, facing his brother Aaron Ramsey, is likely to feature for Villa, while Johann Berg Gudmundsson could make an impact for Burnley.

Possible Starting Lineups:

Aston Villa: (4-4-2)

Martinez;

Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Moreno;

Cash, Luiz, Dendoncker, McGinn;

Diaby, Watkins

Burnley: (4-4-2)

Trafford;

Vitinho, O’Shea, Beyer, Taylor;

Gudmundsson, Berge, Brownhill, Odobert;

Amdouni, Foster

Prediction: Aston Villa 3-0 Burnley

Aston Villa, eager for redemption, is favored to end their Burnley hoodoo. While history may not repeat the emphatic 10-0 victory of 1925-26, a rejigged XI is expected to make light work of Burnley.