Aston Villa vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Apr 2026
Premier League Betting Preview: Aston Villa vs Sunderland
Aston Villa go head-to-head with Sunderland at Villa Park, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 19 April.
Aston Villa look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -156 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Sunderland.
Aston Villa played out a 1-1 draw when they were last in Premier League action. This was on the road at City Ground against Nottingham Forest. The Birmingham side had most of the ball boasting 59% possession and five shots on target, while Murillo (own goal) registered the goal.
On Thursday night, Villa won 4-0 when hosting Bologna in the Europa League.
Sunderland beat Tottenham in their previous Premier League match, making it back-to-back league wins. It was a 1-0 home victory at Stadium of Light. The Black Cats enjoyed 53% possession and had two shots on goal, with Nordi Mukiele finding the net in the 61st minute.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 1-1 draw when Sunderland and Villa last clashed, with the former hosting this head-to-head at Stadium of Light.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Aston Villa |
32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 38 | 5 | 43:38 | 55 |
| 10 |  Sunderland |
32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 36 | -3 | 33:36 | 46 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Villa have had 54.4% possession, 462.0 passes and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Ollie Watkins has found the net 2 times, with John McGinn, Ross Barkley, Douglas Luiz and Tammy Abraham scoring 1 each. Jadon Sancho has the most assists with 2, while goalie Emiliano Martinez has recorded 3 clean sheets.
Sunderland have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.0 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. The Wearside team average 45.1% possession, 357.6 passes, 3.4 corners in their favour and 5.9 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 14.5 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Brian Brobbey, Chemsdine Talbi and Habib Diarra score 2 goals each. Habib Diarra, Reinildo and Nordi Mukiele have clocked up 1 assists, with Robin Roefs keeping 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Marco Bizot (GK), Matty Cash, Victor Nilsson Lindeloef, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Ross Barkley, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins.
Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Nordi Mukiele, Luke O'Nien, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Chris Rigg, Habib Diarra, Enzo Le Fee, Brian Brobbey.
Aston Villa vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips
Explore our top Aston Villa vs Sunderland betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners bet, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.
Match Prediction
Aston Villa are priced at -156 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a Premier League win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.
We’re always monitoring the Premier League team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
Key Aston Villa vs Sunderland league stats:
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 70% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
For those bettors who want to boost their odds for Villa to secure a victory, why not combine this pick with some of the other available options in a Bet Builder.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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0
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You can secure odds of +950 that Aston Villa are able to land a 3-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.
Player Prop Picks
Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) has fired over 2.5 shots in his past two Premier League matches. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of +125 available.
Ollie Watkins (Villa) can be backed to score at +165. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
It has been four consecutive Aston Villa matches involving the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with three straight Sunderland away games seeing the same thing happen. There are odds of -132 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Aston Villa on the Full-Time Result, at least three goals to be registered accompanied by Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) to finish with Over 2.5 shots.
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Aston Villa vs Sunderland Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Aston Villa are the -156 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 61% chance of winning this Premier League encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +450 about Sunderland.
One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Villa -0.75 at -120. If they beat Sunderland by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.
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You will find favourite Ollie Watkins at +410 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +165 that he finds the net any time.
Aston Villa have secured three straight victories at Villa Park. The Birmingham side have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Sunderland have not tasted an away defeat in three straight matches. The Black Cats have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Sunderland Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.30 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Aston Villa League Stats
Sunderland League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Aston Villa this season are Ollie Watkins (9), Morgan Rogers (8), Emiliano Buendia (5)
- Top Assistors for Aston Villa this season are Morgan Rogers (5), Lucas Digne (4), Youri Tielemans (4)
Aston Villa vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Villa vs Sunderland team news before placing your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups alongside the newest injury information.
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Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 62:24 | 70 |
| 2 | Man City | 31 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 63:28 | 64 |
| 3 | Man United | 32 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 57:45 | 55 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 43:38 | 55 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 52:42 | 52 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 53:41 | 48 |
| 7 | Brentford | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 48:44 | 47 |
| 8 | Everton | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 39:37 | 47 |
| 9 | Brighton | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 43:37 | 46 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 33:36 | 46 |
| 11 | Bournemouth | 32 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 48:49 | 45 |
| 12 | Fulham | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 43:46 | 44 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 35:36 | 42 |
| 14 | Newcastle | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 45:47 | 42 |
| 15 | Leeds | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 39:49 | 36 |
| 16 | Nott’m Forest | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 32:44 | 33 |
| 17 | West Ham | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 40:57 | 32 |
| 18 | Tottenham | 32 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 40:51 | 30 |
| 19 | Burnley | 32 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 33:63 | 20 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 32 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 24:58 | 17 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 36:11 | 38 |
| 2 | Man City | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 36:11 | 36 |
| 3 | Man United | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 31:19 | 33 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 23:15 | 32 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 29:17 | 31 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 23:14 | 29 |
| 7 | Fulham | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 27:19 | 29 |
| 8 | Brentford | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 28:19 | 27 |
| 9 | Brighton | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 24:17 | 27 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 23:17 | 26 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 29:26 | 26 |
| 12 | Chelsea | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23:20 | 23 |
| 13 | Leeds | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 22:20 | 23 |
| 14 | Everton | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21:19 | 22 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 16:19 | 19 |
| 16 | West Ham | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 22:28 | 16 |
| 17 | Nott’m Forest | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 14:20 | 15 |
| 18 | Wolverhampton | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 17:31 | 12 |
| 19 | Burnley | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15:25 | 11 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18:28 | 10 |
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