Date of Tips: 26/11/2025
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Aston Villa FC
v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 
Villa Park
Premier League Matchday 13 
30-11-2025 14:05
Aston Villa Form
Wolverhampton Form
Aston Villa and Wolves meet at Villa Park on Sunday in a Premier League clash that always brings tension, noise, and a fair bit of local pride. This time, though, the mood around both clubs couldn’t be more different. Villa are flying, Wolves are stuck in a brutal run, and the stakes feel heavily tilted toward the home side. So, as you look at this Aston Villa vs Wolves prediction, you can’t help but sense where the momentum lies heading into this West Midlands derby.
Aston Villa come into this one with confidence and a solid home record. Unai Emery won’t have a full squad available, though. Andrés García is sidelined with a muscle injury, while Tyrone Mings continues to recover from thigh problems. Even so, Villa’s depth and balance mean Emery still has plenty of strong options, especially in the attacking third.
Wolves, on the other hand, travel with a stretched squad. Rob Edwards is without Ki-Jana Hoever due to a knee problem, Matt Doherty with an unspecified injury, and Rodrigo Gomes with a groin issue. It’s not ideal for a side already battling form, consistency, and momentum.
Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans; John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia; Ollie Watkins.
Sam Johnstone; Jackson Tchatchoua, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ladislav Krejčí, Toti Gomes, David Møller Wolfe; Marshall Munetsi, André Trindade, Joao Gomes; J. Strand Larsen, Tolu Arokodare.
Aston Villa walk into this derby with purpose and form on their side. You’ve seen them dominate possession, control matches through midfield, and use wide areas to open up defences. Their run of home performances is no accident—there’s structure, energy, and clear belief in Emery’s approach.
Wolves bring nearly the opposite storyline. Six defeats on the bounce tell you everything about where they are right now. They’ve been involved in high-scoring games recently, but mainly because of how often they’ve been on the wrong side of defensive lapses. With their long away winless streak and limited squad options, this becomes an uphill battle quickly.
From a betting angle, you’re likely thinking along the same lines: Villa to dictate play, Villa to score, and Wolves needing something close to a perfect performance to stay competitive. When you add that Wolves haven’t won away at Villa in their last three league visits, the pattern is hard to ignore.
Here’s what stands out: Villa are creating more, finishing better, and closing games with confidence. Wolves, meanwhile, can’t keep the ball out of their net and struggle to sustain pressure in the final third. Even if Wolves find a moment through someone like Joao Gomes or Strand Larsen, they tend to get overrun in long stretches.
So the prediction feels straightforward. Villa should control possession, create the better chances, and extend their strong home record. Wolves may threaten in flashes, but over 90 minutes, Villa’s quality should show.
Match Prediction: Aston Villa to win. Bet with bet365.
A comfortable Villa win feels the most realistic outcome. Wolves have shown they can score, but the defensive issues are too frequent to ignore. With Villa’s attacking unit clicking—especially Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia—it wouldn’t be surprising to see them put up multiple goals again.
Correct Score Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves
Correct Score Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves. Bet with bet365.
With Wolves’ recent matches averaging well over three goals and Villa hitting form at home, the over-goals angle makes sense. Villa have the tools to score early and keep the pressure on, while Wolves’ defensive vulnerability rarely allows a low-tempo, cagey match.
A game featuring over 2.5 goals looks the most natural fit. Villa can hit that line by themselves on a good day, and Wolves are capable of slipping in a consolation strike even during poor spells.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
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It complements the expected match flow: Villa on the front foot, chances created in volume, and Wolves trying to break things up defensively in a high-pressure derby atmosphere.
Bet Builder Tip: Aston Villa to win, over 2.5 total goals, Morgan Rogers to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Aston Villa are the strong favourites thanks to form, confidence, and home advantage.
Wolves can threaten, but Villa look far more likely to score multiple times.
Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves feels the most realistic outcome.
Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia, and Lucas Digne for Villa; Joao Gomes and J. Strand Larsen for Wolves.
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