Burnley vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 04/05/2022, 22:30  by Indran in Premier League Predictions

Burnley welcomes Aston Villa to Turf Moor for this encounter in the Premiership. The home team are in 16th position with 34 points while the visitors are in 13th place with 40 points. Burnley had an excellent come from behind win against Watford in their last match to make it four matches unbeaten under caretaker manager Mike Jackson. This is the first time in Burnley’s history that a new manager has gone unbeaten in his first four matches in top flight football. Burnley are two points clear of the relegation zone but have played an extra game to Everton who are in 18th position. They will be confident coming into this match as they have won their last three home matches for the first time this season. Burnley will be looking to earn consecutive victories over Aston Villa for the first time since 1973 after they won this exact fixture 3-2 last season.

Aston Villa won their last match 2-0 against Norwich to end a run of two consecutive defeats. The win would have eased any relegation worries that were starting to creep in but they won’t want another loss as Burnley will pull to within three points of them. They have not won in their last three away matches and have only won once in their last 26 away matches to Burnley losing 19 and drawing six. Aston Villa have only won one match in their last six with four losses and a draw. This is the first meeting between the sides this season and will play each other twice before the season ends as their first round clash was postponed.