{"id":1443554,"date":"2026-04-17T12:53:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1443554"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:53:54","slug":"match-preview-aston-villa-vs-sunderland-19-04-26-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-aston-villa-vs-sunderland-19-04-26-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa vs Sunderland: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/aston-villa\/\">Aston Villa<\/a> take on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/sunderland\/\">Sunderland<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\">Premier League<\/a> on Sunday afternoon. A win for the hosts would take them one step closer to a top-five finish, while Sunderland are looking to make a late push for a top-seven finish. Kick-off is set for 2:00pm and you can find our match preview and best bets below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why I&#8217;m Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Under 3.5 Cards<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/dl\/sportsbookredirect?affiliate=365_03928583&amp;bs=191691445-1066829373~11\/10~0&amp;bet=1\">11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(47.6%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Villa average 1.56 cards\/game, Sunderland 2.19 \u2014 that\u2019s 3.75 combined, but Villa home games tend to be tidy. Last five for Villa: 3, 2, 3, 2, 2 cards. Ref trends low as well. The 11\/10 (47.6%) is value with my line closer to 55%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Morgan Rogers to Assist Anytime<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/dl\/sportsbookredirect?affiliate=365_03928583&amp;bs=191691445-1066829373~11\/10~0&amp;bet=1\">9\/2 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(18.2%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rogers has 5 assists in 32 games (0.16 per match), but he creates most of Villa\u2019s clear chances. Sunderland\u2019s right side is their weak spot. 12\/5 (29.4%) is a touch high \u2014 I\u2019d price it 20% but with upside if Villa dominate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"vcsw-sports-widgets shortcode vcsw-market-fixtures\" id=\"markets-1\"><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"event\":{\"_id\":\"68589bc2566e672f1baa4c4c\",\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"competition_season\":{\"_id\":\"68366ed42febbf834daccd02\",\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"competition\":\"Premier League\",\"country\":\"England\",\"created_at\":\"2025-06-02T00:00:00+00:00\",\"end_date\":\"2026-05-24T00:00:00+00:00\",\"season\":\"2025\\\/2026\",\"start_date\":\"2025-08-15T00:00:00+00:00\",\"tags\":[\"routine_fixture\"],\"updated_at\":\"2026-05-30T23:55:30+00:00\",\"stages\":[{\"stage_id\":\"698b2ac481ff06d75c1e8253\",\"stage_name\":\"Regular 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Place a \u00a310+ bet at min odds 1\/1 (2.0) within 14 days of sign-up. Get \u00a330 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days on selected bets only. Free stake not returned with winnings. T&amp;Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-both-teams-go-into-aston-villa-vs-sunderland\">How both teams go into Aston Villa vs Sunderland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aston Villa have surged into serious contention on two fronts, with Champions League qualification and Europa League success both firmly in reach under Unai Emery. A dominant 4-0 win over Bologna sealed a 7-1 aggregate triumph and booked a semi final clash with Nottingham Forest, while their league position remains strong despite a 1-1 draw with Forest last weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Villa sit seven points clear of sixth place with six games remaining and have key rivals set to take points off each other this weekend. Although Premier League form has been mixed in recent weeks, their overall momentum remains strong, backed by an impressive home record that continues to underpin their push for a top four finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunderland look to have rediscovered their form after a dip earlier in the year, collecting 10 points from their last 15 with wins over Leeds, Newcastle and Tottenham. Regis Le Bris\u2019 side have also tightened up defensively in that run, conceding just three goals and showing real resilience ahead of the trip to Villa Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Away form has still been inconsistent overall, with only 10 goals scored across 16 league games on the road, although they have taken seven points from their last three away fixtures. History is also against them at Villa Park, with their last win there coming back in 2011 thanks to a late Phil Bardsley strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aston-villa-team-news\">Aston Villa team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unai Emery is expected to keep changes limited after resting key players against Bologna, with Ross Barkley pushing for a recall in midfield due to his Europa League ineligibility. Ian Maatsen and Leon Bailey offer options in defence and attack, while Emiliano Martinez and Jadon Sancho are both back in the fold after recent injury issues, and Ollie Watkins is likely to start again with Tammy Abraham remaining an option from the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sunderland-team-news\">Sunderland team news<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunderland could stick with the same XI that beat Tottenham if Dan Ballard does not recover from injury, with Chris Rigg and Chemsdine Talbi competing for a wide role after sharing minutes and impact in recent games. Brian Brobbey is expected to continue leading the attack despite a modest scoring return in the league, as Regis Le Bris looks for consistency at a key stage of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-season-form-amp-standings\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aston Villa<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4th<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">32<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">43<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">38<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+5<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sunderland<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10th<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">32<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">33<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head\">Head-to-Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recent-meetings\">Recent Meetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These sides have met three times since 2017, with Villa winning two and one draw. The last meeting was a 1-1 in September, tight, with little between them. Villa have the edge, but Sunderland have made things awkward in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21\/09\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Premier League<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">06\/03\/18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sunderland 0-3 Aston Villa<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21\/11\/17<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-villa-s-attack-break-down-sunderland-s-defence-final-thoughts\">Can Villa&#8217;s Attack Break Down Sunderland&#8217;s Defence? Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This match isn\u2019t a betting bonanza, but there\u2019s a touch of value in the cards market and on Rogers for an assist. Villa create plenty but don\u2019t finish enough, Sunderland are gritty and awkward. I\u2019m backing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/dl\/sportsbookredirect?affiliate=365_03928583&amp;bs=191691445-1066829373~11\/10~0&amp;bet=1\">Under 3.5 Cards at 11\/10 with Bet365<\/a> as my main play \u2014 both teams can keep it tidy when the stakes are high. If you want a bigger price, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/dl\/sportsbookredirect?affiliate=365_03928583&amp;bs=191691445-1066829373~11\/10~0&amp;bet=1\">Morgan Rogers to assist at 9\/2 with Bet365<\/a> has a real chance. Don\u2019t get sucked in by short prices on Villa \u2014 the edge is elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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