- Villa have won two and tied one of their last three games in all competitions (W2 D1).
- Burnley are winless in their last five in all competitions (D1, L4).
- Villa have scored 3 goals in their three home Premier League games.
In-form Villans face a test
Aston Villa currently occupy 16th place in the Premier League table with six points from six games while Burnley sit two places and two points behind in 18th.
Villans have won their two previous meetings with Burnley, including a 3-2 home win in the Premier League last season.
The hosts can continue their winning streak against the Clarets on Sunday and, according to the Aston Villa vs Burnley prediction, will justify the 1.57 favourites' odds if they can, although Burnley will make a tough test for Unai Emery’s side.
Emery to outsmart Parker
The Spaniard is perhaps more tactically astute than any other Premier League manager at present and his ability to change his team’s formation and approach from game to game to suit the opponent at hand has helped Villa to maintain their momentum in a busy early-season schedule.
He has overseen some fine performances from Villa already, notably the 3-1 win over Fulham last weekend in the league, and his most consistent goal threat remains Emiliano Buendia, who has one goal in five appearances in the Premier League this term.
Burnley, who have been much more pragmatic under Scott Parker, will look to counter Villa by keeping it tight, staying compact and hitting their opponents on the counter or from set pieces.
This Aston Villa vs Burnley preview suggests it’s a simple, but effective gameplan but Parker’s players have struggled in recent weeks.
Jaidon Anthony is Burnley’s top scorer with four goals in six league appearances and has scored two of the club’s five goals in their last five games, making him a worthy anytime goalscorer wager here.
Burnley are a big underdog
Parker’s tactics have yet to produce an away win and have kept Burnley competitive in games when they have been behind.
According to our Aston Villa vs Burnley betting tips, they are a 5.75 underdog here and Villa should be able to break them down at some point, although Parker’s team will always carry a threat to score on the break.
Villa have been a much more open side under Emery and their ability to play quick, vertical passes through the middle, or to overrun opponents with central overloads, should see them edge out the visitors.
The Aston Villa vs Burnley prediction is that home advantage should ensure the Villans gain the full three points here, while the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.78 appeals given Villa’s home goals per game average of 1.00 and Burnley’s leaky away defense, having conceded 11 goals in 3 road games.
