Wolves will welcome Aston Villa on Saturday evening in a match they could really do with some points.
Wolverhampton is having a weak season. They did not secure a single Premier League victory in January. The only bright spot was a win in the FA Cup against modest Bristol with a score of 2:1. The “Wolves” have not been helped this season even by the return of Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan. The Korean has firmly settled on the bench, while the attacking power is centered around Celta loanee Jorgen Larsen and team leader, Brazilian Matheus Cunha. The “Wolves'” situation is further complicated by the injury of defender Yerson Mosquera, who is close to returning but will not be able to help the team on Saturday.
Another successful season for Unai Emery’s team is backed by good results in the Champions League and being only 3 points behind the European competition zone in the Premier League. The factor of participating in the Champions League always adds extra strain, but the “Wolves” should not count on any concessions. Striker Ollie Watkins has been in outstanding form for more than one season (10 goals and 5 assists in the Premier League). Villa’s difficulties may be related to injuries of key midfielder Amadou Onana and important defender Pau Torres, however, experienced coach Emery has moved Belgian Tielemans to the midfield zone, and Torres is replaced by English defender Tyrone Mings, although he also got injured in the last round match against West Ham (1:1).
The rivalry is known to football fans as the West Midlands derby. The two best teams from this region have a rich history. At home, the “Wolves” have a decent record against Villa. The last time the “Villans” defeated their opponents away was back in 2020. However, in 2024, Emery’s team twice dealt with Wolverhampton at “Villa Park”, and in both cases, the bet with a handicap (-1.5) was successful.
Will the “Wolves” finally escape the relegation zone? The first day of February will offer us a clash between two teams of different levels: the formidable Aston Villa, who have secured a spot in the Champions League playoffs, and the inconsistent Wolverhampton, who have failed to score more than once in four consecutive Premier League matches. Our editorial prediction will help you choose the optimal bet for the upcoming match.
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Wolves vs Aston Villa predictions
Victories over Leicester and Manchester United helped Wolves make some instant progress following the appointment of Vitor Pereira six weeks ago – but those triumphs must feel a long time ago now.
Wanderers have reverted back to their old ways since the start of the year, with four straight defeats seeing them return to the Premier League’s relegation zone.
Games against Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Chelsea and Arsenal, all of whom are in the top six, highlight just how tricky a start to 2025 Wolves have had. And it doesn’t get any easier for Pereira’s men on Saturday with a West Midlands derby against an Aston Villa side unbeaten in five league matches and safely through to the last 16 of the Champions League.
