Aston Villa vs Burnley: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Aston Villa vs Burnley in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Aston Villa vs Burnley

• Date: Sunday, 05 October 2025

• Kick-off: 14:00 BST

• Venue: Villa Park

Match Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley

Aston Villa might fancy their chances at home, especially after that solid 3-1 win against Fulham. They've had a bit of a wobble with two draws and two losses, but Villa Park can be a fortress. 

Burnley have been struggling away from home, having suffered heavy defeats to Manchester City and Manchester United. They'll need to be at their best to nick something here, but their recent form suggests it'll be tough.

The game could see Villa dominate possession and create chances, but they'll need to be clinical after recent slip-ups. Burnley might sit back and look to hit on the counter, but their confidence could be low after a string of poor results. It's likely to be a tight affair, but Villa should have enough to edge it.

Aston Villa's recent form has been inconsistent. That thumping 3-1 win over Fulham at home shows they can be lethal, but the draws against Sunderland and Everton, plus losses to Crystal Palace and Brentford, suggest they need to be more consistent. If they can replicate their performance against Fulham, they'll be tough to beat at home.

The Villa squad will be looking to bounce back from those recent setbacks. With players like Watkins and Buendia in the lineup, they have the firepower and creativity to cause problems for any team. It's all about finding that rhythm again and making Villa Park a fortress once more.

• Win: 3-1 vs Fulham (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Everton (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Crystal Palace (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Brentford (A)

Burnley have had a rough run lately, with only one win in their last five league games. That heavy 1-5 loss to Manchester City and the 2-3 defeat to Manchester United show they're struggling away from home. Their only recent victory was against Sunderland at home, which might give them some hope, but they'll need to step up their game.

The Clarets will need to be more resilient if they want to get anything from this match. Their recent league form suggests they might struggle to keep Villa at bay, especially away from home. It's going to be a tough ask, but if they can find some of that fighting spirit, they might surprise us.

• Loss: 1-5 vs Manchester City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (H)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Manchester United (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Sunderland (H)

Aston Villa have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning four of the last five encounters. The most recent clash saw Villa triumph 3-2 at home, while they also won 3-1 away earlier in the season. However, Burnley did manage a draw and a win in previous matches, showing they can be competitive.

• Aston Villa 3-2 Burnley (30 Dec 2023)

• Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa (27 Aug 2023)

• Aston Villa 1-1 Burnley (19 May 2022)

• Burnley 1-3 Aston Villa (07 May 2022)

• Burnley 3-2 Aston Villa (27 Jan 2021)

• Youri Tielemans (Calf) - Doubt

• John McGinn (Knock) - Doubt

• Tyrone Mings (Knock) -  Doubt

• Ross Barkley (Personal Reasons) - Doubt

• Amadou Onana (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Zeki Amdouni (Knee) - Out

• Jordan Beyer (Knee) - Out

• Connor Roberts (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Martínez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Bogarde, Kamara, Guessand, Buendia, Rogers, Watkins

With Watkins leading the line and Buendia pulling the strings in midfield, Aston Villa will look to control the game and create chances. The inclusion of Digne and Cash on the flanks should provide width and attacking options.

• Predicted lineup: Dúbravka, Walker, Laurent, Ekdal, Estève, Hartmann, Tchaouna, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony, Foster

Burnley will rely on Foster up top to hold the ball and bring others into play. In midfield, Florentino and Cullen will need to be solid and break up Villa's attacks to give their team a chance.

• Watkins vs Estève: This will be a key battle between Aston Villa's forward and Burnley's defender, with Watkins looking to exploit any gaps. 

• Buendia and Florentino: The duel between Aston Villa's attacking midfielder and Burnley's Florentino will be crucial, with Buendia aiming to build on his stellar display last time out. 

• Digne (Aston Villa): Digne's ability to deliver dangerous crosses from the left could be vital for Aston Villa's attacking threat.

• Florentino (Burnley): Florentino's role in breaking up play and starting counter-attacks will be essential for Burnley's chances.

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