Aston Villa vs Wolves Prediction 30 November 2025

🔊 Can Aston Villa extend their record-winning streak this season? They are just one match away from achieving five consecutive victories. Their upcoming opponent, Wolverhampton, seems like the perfect team to face for such a feat. The managerial change hasn't immediately benefited the Wolves. Moreover, Rob Edwards' side faces a daunting schedule. This will be their second consecutive match against a top-5 Premier League team, and in the 12th round, they have an away game at Villa Park. Can the visitors put up a commendable fight against the roaring Lions?

Head-to-Head

📊 The balance of power between the teams over their last 10 Premier League encounters is completely even: each has secured three victories and there have been four draws. However, Wolverhampton have failed to defeat Aston Villa away in their last three attempts. It's also worth noting that in 7 out of these 10 matches, the total goals have not exceeded 2.5.

Aston Villa Team Overview

The Birmingham side have fully bounced back from their rocky start to the season. Since then, the "Lions" have put together an impressive five-match winning streak. They are now on the brink of matching that feat again. Their latest triumph was a home victory in the Europa League against Young Boys (2-1). The "Villans" quickly took control, scoring twice in the first half. The hosts dominated possession with 61% and allowed only six shots over 90 minutes, resulting in 0.63 xG and conceding just one late goal.

Their recent Premier League clash offered a more competitive challenge. In the 12th round, Unai Emery's squad visited Leeds. Despite the statistical parity (14 shots each; 53% to 47% possession in favor of the "Villans"), the visitors proved more clinical. Morgan Rogers found the net once in each half. As a result, the Birmingham side climbed into the top four of the league, trailing leaders Arsenal by eight points.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview

While Aston Villa are battling to extend their winning streak, Wolverhampton have set a new record for consecutive losses. Currently, the Wolves are on a five-match losing skid, surpassing their previous streak of four games. A change in management hasn't turned things around. During the international break, the board dismissed Vitor Pereira and brought in Rob Edwards from Middlesbrough, where he was second in the Championship.

Rob Edwards' Premier League debut came against one of the contenders for European spots – Crystal Palace. The Wolves put up a commendable fight, narrowly trailing in possession (49% to 51%) and shots (8 to 10). The expected goals metric was virtually even (1.28 to 1.27 in favor of Wolverhampton). However, the Golds struggled with finishing, conceding two unanswered goals (0-2).

Latest news

Aston Villa

❗ Aston Villa forward Donnyell Malen, who scored a decisive brace against Young Boys, suffered a head gash after being struck by a plastic cup and other objects during their Europa League home match. The 26-year-old put the English side ahead in the 27th minute. As he ran to celebrate in front of the away fans at Villa Park, a plastic cup hit him, prompting Malen to clutch his head. Shortly before halftime, the Dutchman completed his brace. In response, fans of the Swiss club began tearing out seats and hurling them at police officers. Some supporters in the front rows engaged in altercations with security and police, leading to one individual being forcibly removed from the stands.

❌ In early November, defender Tyrone Mings was sidelined with a hamstring injury, with his return expected in December. The Villans have no further injury concerns.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

🎙 Wolverhampton's first-choice goalkeeper shared his initial impressions of the new head coach, Rob Edwards. "It's clear he's implementing things that are quite different from what we've been doing before. He has to address a lot of issues that were probably overlooked in the past. It will take time to make all these changes, but we know we don't have much time, so we need to quickly take this on board and try to turn things around as soon as possible," said Sam Johnstone.

❌ Defender Matt Doherty is close to returning to the squad after missing the last three matches due to knee problems. His participation in the game against Aston Villa is doubtful, but he has been training with the first team this week. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Gomes won't be back anytime soon, having recently undergone surgery on his groin area.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by chief referee Chris Kavanagh. Over his last 20 Premier League matches, he has averaged 3.8 yellow cards per game. However, recently he's become more active, issuing 4.8 cautions over the past five rounds. His appointment for this clash between teams that have averaged 6.4 yellow cards in their last eight head-to-heads is no coincidence. Additionally, in 6 out of Aston Villa's last 7 Premier League games, there have been four or more bookings. We think Rob Edwards might bring a touch of the Championship to the upcoming game. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 3.5.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

We can't overlook the standout performances of two Aston Villa players: Donyell Malen and Morgan Rogers. The Dutchman has contributed six goal involvements (5 goals, 1 assist) in his last six matches. The Englishman has stepped up in the last two games, scoring twice and providing an assist. In those same two matches, the midfielder earned the Man of the Match award. Thanks to their efforts, the Villans have scored at least twice in four consecutive games. We anticipate that Aston Villa's total goals will exceed 1.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

There's little doubt about which side will hold the territorial advantage in the upcoming match. However, Unai Emery is not solely reliant on a possession-based attack. Depending on their opponent's caliber, the Birmingham side might dominate ball control. Yet, even with an average of 5.17 corners over 12 Premier League rounds, it's clear that the Villans primarily create threats through open play. Given this context, the odds on a high number of home corners are surprising. We suggest capitalizing on this by betting on Aston Villa's total corners under 7.5.

Even according to statements from key Wolverhampton players, it's clear they aren't expecting an immediate turnaround in results. It's evident that Rob Edwards needs time to adapt both to his new team and to the English top flight. The schedule for his initial matches isn't ideal: two opponents from the top five. He'll need to grit his teeth and navigate through potential setbacks with dignity. We anticipate Aston Villa securing a victory with a scoreline of 2-0.