Premier League 2025-2026: Aston Villa vs Burnley Prediction

Aston Villa

Home Team
95%
VS

Burnley

Away Team
2%
Draw: 3%
Over 2.5: 50%
Under 2.5: 50%
Goal: 48%
No Goal: 52%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 6 5 0 1 12 7 5 15
2 Arsenal 6 4 1 1 12 3 9 13
3 Crystal Palace 6 3 3 0 8 3 5 12
4 Tottenham 6 3 2 1 11 4 7 11
5 Sunderland 6 3 2 1 7 4 3 11
6 Bournemouth 6 3 2 1 8 7 1 11
7 Man City 6 3 1 2 14 6 8 10
8 Chelsea 6 2 2 2 11 8 3 8
9 Everton 6 2 2 2 7 6 1 8
10 Brighton 6 2 2 2 9 9 0 8
11 Fulham 6 2 2 2 7 8 -1 8
12 Leeds 6 2 2 2 6 9 -3 8
13 Brentford 6 2 1 3 9 11 -2 7
14 Man United 6 2 1 3 7 11 -4 7
15 Newcastle 6 1 3 2 4 5 -1 6
16 Aston Villa 6 1 3 2 4 6 -2 6
17 Nott'm Forest 6 1 2 3 5 10 -5 5
18 Burnley 6 1 1 4 6 13 -7 4
19 West Ham 6 1 1 4 6 14 -8 4
20 Wolves 6 0 1 5 4 13 -9 1

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Aston Villa

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.97
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.65
# Clean Sheets: 1

Burnley

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.86
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 3.07
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

Aston Villa is predicted to secure a victory in their upcoming match against Burnley with an impressive 95.0% probability, reflecting a strong likelihood of a home win. The match is also expected to see more than 2.5 goals scored, as indicated by a 50.0% probability for over 2.5 goals. Currently, Aston Villa sits at 16th in the Premier League standings, while Burnley is in a precarious 18th position, battling to avoid relegation.

Match Analysis

Aston Villa comes into this fixture with a recent run of mixed results, having secured a win against Fulham with a 3-1 scoreline at home but then drawing in their next two away matches against Sunderland and Everton. Their ability to score against Fulham shows promise, but their inability to find the net against Everton raises some concerns. Aston Villa's recent performances highlight the importance of capitalizing on home advantage, as seen in their previous win. Burnley, on the other hand, has struggled significantly in recent outings. After a heavy 5-1 defeat against Manchester City and a narrow 1-0 loss to Liverpool, Burnley managed to secure a draw against Nottingham Forest. Their defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 3.67 goals in their last five games. However, they have shown resilience at times, such as in their draw against Nottingham Forest, indicating they might still pose a challenge.

Final Prediction

Aston Villa's edge in this matchup is largely due to their superior home form and Burnley's defensive vulnerabilities, which have been exposed in recent matches. With Aston Villa's confidence from their recent home win against Fulham, they will aim to exploit Burnley's defensive lapses. A key factor to watch will be Aston Villa's attacking setup, as they look to take advantage of Burnley's leaky defense and secure a crucial three points in their quest to climb up the Premier League table.