Aston Villa vs Sunderland: Europe on the line at Villa Park 
Aston Villa host Sunderland in a huge clash. The home side are pushing for a direct Champions League spot. The visitors can move into the European places with a win. Kick-off should open up a fierce tactical battle. The numbers matter at this stage of the season.
Aston Villa’s steel 
The Spanish coach is steering a gripping run-in. The side come in off an impressive Europa League qualification against Bologna. They are seven points clear of sixth in the overall standings. The recent draw with Nottingham stalled their league momentum. Their home record remains one of the best in the country with thirty-two points from sixteen matches. Confidence is high ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Sunderland.
Sunderland’s revival 
The manager has completely got the side moving again in recent weeks. The club have taken ten points from a possible fifteen lately. They have beaten Leeds, Newcastle and Tottenham. The defence has shipped only three goals in that run. Sunderland’s attack has struggled for cutting edge away from home this season. Their last win at Villa Park came back in 2011. The Sunderland staff are putting together a very strict tactical plan. European ambition is driving the squad into this trip.
Expected lineups
Aston Villa : Martinez ; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen ; Onana, Tielemans ; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia ; Watkins
Sunderland : Roefs ; Mukiele, O’Nien, Alderete, Mandava ; Xhaka, Sadiki ; Rigg, Diarra, Le Fee ; Brobbey
Football prediction Aston Villa vs Sunderland
Aston Villa to win
Villa’s technical quality should tell early on. The buzz of Europe should offset the physical wear and tear from midweek.
Sunderland’s lack of punch away from home should make life easier for the home defence. The attackers should find a way through against a deep visiting block.
Overall control should give the favourites a straightforward win on Sunday.
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