Walsall vs Aston Villa Predictions

Walsall vs Aston Villa predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Saturday morning. Villa are starting their preparation with a traditional friendly contest against the West Midlands club. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.

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Walsall vs Aston Villa Predictions

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Aston Villa and Walsall Face-Off: An In-Depth Analysis and Predictions for the Pre-season Friendly

Key Stats
– Aston Villa successfully qualified for the Europa Conference League in May, marking their best league finish in over a decade.
– In the past five years, Aston Villa have delivered four-goal defeats to Walsall in four of their matches.
– Aston Villa’s new signing, Youri Tielemans, was added to the squad along with Pau Torres to strengthen their campaign for the upcoming season.

As Aston Villa made significant strides in the Premier League standings to secure their spot in European football for the 2023-24 campaign, the squad is now gearing up for a friendly encounter with Walsall on the upcoming Saturday. This traditional clash between the two West Midlands outfits serves as a stage to test their mettle before their respective league matches unfold. Aston Villa have their sights set on their top-flight opener against Newcastle United, while Walsall are bracing themselves for their fifth consecutive year in League Two.

Unai Emery’s New Era at Villa Park

Aston Villa, under the leadership of Unai Emery, made a compelling mark since Emery’s appointment last year. The club is eager to see the manager’s vision and strategy in his first full season at the helm. His team successfully qualified for the Europa Conference League in May, a feat that stands as the club’s most remarkable league finish in over a decade. Their successful campaign culminated on a high note, finishing seventh and marking their triumphant return to continental football.

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Such achievements have heightened the expectations from Villa’s side, especially with Emery proving his knack for extracting the best out of a costly and talented squad. His tenure, which began after Steven Gerrard’s exit, witnessed a transformation in Villa’s style and approach to the game. Villa’s top brass has already added two high-profile signings, Youri Tielemans and Pau Torres, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to keep pushing for more.

Walsall’s Struggles and Hopes

On the other hand, Walsall have had a less than stellar performance in recent years, having spent the last four seasons in League Two. However, they are seeking to start this season on a strong footing, with an aim to secure a quick start in League Two, starting with their trip to Morecambe. Their newly appointed manager, ex-Birmingham City defender Mat Sadler, will be looking to integrate several new recruits into the team and impress in their return to competitive action.

Anticipated Match Formations and Player Availability

For the game, Villa’s main squad is expected to participate, with the notable exception of Philippe Coutinho, who is currently in Brazil. Whether the new signings, Tielemans and Torres, will feature against Walsall is not confirmed yet, but they are expected to fly out to the United States for the upcoming Premier League Summer Series.

Cameron Archer, returning from a successful loan stint at Middlesbrough, may not start due to his recent involvement with England’s European Under-21 Euros. Therefore, either Ollie Watkins or Jhon Duran may lead the line. Walsall, on the contrary, could introduce potential stars of the future, such as 16-year-old Tom Owen and first-year scholar Dylan Thomas. The inclusion of recent arrivals Priestly Farquharson, Ryan Stirk, and Chris Hussey may also add some spark to the squad.

Prediction 1: Match Outcome – Aston Villa Win

Drawing from historical data, Aston Villa have consistently dominated their encounters against Walsall, having delivered four-goal drubbings in four out of their past five meetings. Considering Walsall’s struggle in League Two over the past five years, a win for Aston Villa seems like a plausible outcome. Unai Emery’s Villa, having ended the previous season on a high note by securing their place in the Europa Conference League, will come into this match with heightened confidence and a proven track record of performance.

Even if Emery fields a somewhat unfamiliar lineup for this initial preparation match, the sheer disparity in skill level and league ranking between the two teams should tilt the match in Villa’s favour. Hence, the first prediction is an Aston Villa win, and you can make the odds more interesting by having the Villans to prevail with a goal handicap.

Prediction 2: Correct Score – 3-1 to Aston Villa

Our score prediction hinges on a blend of both team’s recent form and the historical data from their encounters. While Aston Villa have often delivered heavy defeats to Walsall, this is a friendly match, and the team may not push for a massive goal difference. With Villa’s strengthened squad, scoring three goals is within their grasp.

On the other hand, Walsall managed to score four goals in their recent match against Leamington. Even though Villa’s defence is likely to be superior to Leamington’s, Walsall could leverage this momentum and net a goal against Villa. Therefore, our correct score prediction for this match is a 3-1 victory in favour of Aston Villa.

Prediction 3: Goalscorer Prediction – Jhon Duran

The goal-scorer prediction for this match leans towards Jhon Duran of Aston Villa. The rationale for this choice is that key striker Philippe Coutinho is unavailable for the match, and Cameron Archer, another potential choice, is unlikely to start after participating in the European Under-21 Euros triumph. This puts Duran in prime position to start up front for Villa. Given Aston Villa’s superior attacking prowess and Walsall’s defensive struggles in League Two, Duran should have ample opportunities to find the back of the net.

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