Wolverhampton vs Aston Villa Predictions

Wolverhampton vs Aston Villa predictions for this Premier League clash. Aston Villa, back from Champions League action, face Wolverhampton in a local derby on Saturday evening, seeking to maintain momentum against a Wolves side aiming to capitalise on home advantage. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | Feb 1, 2025 at 5:30pm UK at Molineux Stadium

Wolverhampton vs Aston Villa Predictions

Can Aston Villa Shake Off Their European Hangover Against Struggling Wolves?

• Villa’s post-European struggles continue
  • They have failed to win any of their last six league games that directly followed a Champions League fixture, highlighting their difficulty in balancing both competitions.
• Wolves have a solid home record in this fixture
  • The hosts have lost just one of their last seven home meetings against Villa, making Molineux a tough place for their rivals.
• Villa’s away form is a concern
  • They have won just one of their last seven Premier League away matches, showing a clear dip in performances on the road.

Best Bet for Wolverhampton vs Aston Villa

A Midlands derby under the lights at Molineux should, in theory, be an intense and gripping encounter. But the way these two teams are shaping up, it might be more of a slow burner than a fiery spectacle. Aston Villa, fresh from their Champions League exploits, make the short trip to face a Wolves side who are desperate to halt their alarming slide down the table. While Villa will be buoyed by their 4-2 victory over Celtic in midweek, there’s no doubt fatigue could play a role, especially considering their struggles in matches following European nights this season.

Wolves, on the other hand, are in dire need of a result. Their initial resurgence under Vitor Pereira has well and truly fizzled out, and they now find themselves teetering near the relegation zone. Four straight league defeats have undone any early momentum, and the goals have dried up at a concerning rate. Their failure to capitalise on Arsenal going down to ten men last weekend was a glaring example of their lack of cutting edge in the final third. The pressure is mounting, and with Villa’s recent struggles away from home, Wolves will view this as a golden opportunity to get their season back on track.

Best Bet: Wolves Double Chance (Win or Draw)

At BettingTips4You, we take a refined approach to betting by providing just one carefully chosen selection per match. For this fixture, the most valuable bet is Wolves Double Chance (Win or Draw). Villa’s poor record in games following European fixtures, coupled with Wolves’ relatively strong home form against them, makes this the standout option.

Why This Bet Stands Out

Villa have been fantastic in Europe, but their domestic form after Champions League nights tells a different story. They have failed to win any of their last six league matches that followed a midweek European fixture, a worrying trend that suggests they struggle to maintain intensity after their continental commitments. This is further compounded by their poor away record, with just one win in their last seven Premier League trips. While they still sit comfortably in the upper half of the table, these inconsistencies have prevented them from pushing even higher.

Wolves, despite their struggles, have generally held their own against Villa at Molineux. They have only lost once in their last seven home matches against their Midlands rivals, showing that this fixture tends to favour the hosts. Even with their current struggles, they will take confidence from that record. They were also unfortunate not to take something from their match against Arsenal last weekend, and despite the lack of goals, their performances have not been as disastrous as their results suggest.

Another factor working in Wolves’ favour is Villa’s defensive issues. The backline looked shaky against Celtic, with full-back areas particularly vulnerable. Matty Cash’s potential absence will further weaken that flank, and Wolves could look to exploit it through Mateus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri. If Pereira’s side can stay organised and target Villa’s weak spots, they have every chance of frustrating their visitors and grinding out a positive result.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Tyler Morris summarises:

“Villa have struggled to balance domestic and European duties, and their record after Champions League nights is a real concern. Wolves may not be in great form, but they’ve been resilient at home in this fixture, and with Villa likely to be fatigued, backing the hosts to avoid defeat offers strong value.”

This may not be a game filled with goals and excitement, but Wolves should have just enough to keep themselves in the contest. Villa’s firepower might make the difference in moments, but if Wolves remain disciplined and take advantage of their opponent’s tired legs, a draw or even a narrow home win looks well within reach.

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