Aston Villa vs Wolves confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League fixture today
Aston Villa welcome Wolves to Villa Park in the Premier League this evening as the visitors seek to narrow the gap to their hosts.
Villa come into the game five points ahead of Wolves, with both teams having lost their most recent matches.
Dean Smith’s side were defeated by 10-man Sheffield United, the top-flight’s bottom outfit, while Wolves were seen off 4-1 by league leaders Manchester City.
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Villa and Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will look to rebound from those away defeats here.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Premier League match.
When is it?
The game will kick off at 5.30pm GMT.
How can I watch it?
The fixture will air live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with subscribers also able to stream it live on the Sky Sports website and SkyGo app.
What is the team news?
The injured Kortney Hause and Matty Cash miss out again for Villa, with Wesley having returned to training but not yet fit enough to feature. Jack Grealish is unlikely to recover from a shin issue in time to be involved here.
Wolves’ Fernando Marcal, Raul Jimenez and Daniel Podence remain sidelined, meanwhile.
Confirmed line-ups
Aston Villa: Martinez; Targett, Mings, Konsa, El Mohamady; McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Sanson; Trezeguet, Watkins, Traore
Wolves: Patricio; Saiss, Coady, Dendoncker; Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Semedo; Neto, Willian Jose, Adama
Odds
Villa: 11/8
Draw: 9/4
Wolves: 21/10
Prediction
Villa 1-1 Wolves.
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