Leeds-Aston Villa is a match valid for the ninth day of the Premier League and is played on Sunday at 17:30: predictions, TV, streaming.
Leeds have slowed down after a scintillating start, in which two home victories had come – one of them against Chelsea, downed 3-0 – and a shock draw at home to Southampton. The first defeat, suffered a month ago in the away match at Brighton, however, seems to have left its mark. The Whites didn’t go beyond a draw at Elland Road with Everton and in the last round before the break they ended up being overwhelmed by a surging Brentford: in London it ended 5-2 for the Bees. In short, a far from linear performance by Jesse Marsch’s men. The former Salzburg and Leipzig coach is looking for continuity: returning to success against Aston Villa is a priority, considering that the calendar becomes more complicated in the coming weeks.
The team led by Steven Gerrard doesn’t fare any better than Leeds, who have also played one match less than the Villans. Coutinho and Co. have seven points, one less than the Whites, and are floating above the relegation zone. They seemed to be on a slight upward trend before the break for national team commitments: after stopping Manchester City in Birmingham – the only ones to do so apart from Newcastle – Aston Villa came out on top against Southampton. All that remains is to dispel the away taboo: away from Villa Park not a single point has come so far. It won’t be easy to do that in Leeds, with Cash, Digne and Diego Carlos missing in defence.
The team led by Steven Gerrard is no better off than Leeds, who have also played one match less than the Villans. Coutinho and Co. have seven points, one less than the Whites, and are floating above the relegation zone. They seemed to be on a slight upward trend before the break for national team commitments: after stopping Manchester City in Birmingham – the only ones to do so apart from Newcastle – Aston Villa came out on top against Southampton. All that remains is to dispel the away taboo: away from Villa Park not a single point has come so far. It will not be easy to do that in Leeds, bearing in mind the heavy absences in defence: Cash, Digne and Diego Carlos will be missing.
Gerrard
The Prediction
Leeds should get back on the scoresheet after the disastrous defeat in London against Brentford. The Whites are likely to pick up at least a point against a still-unhealed Aston Villa side struggling with defensive deficits.
Leeds v Aston Villa likely line-ups
- LEEDS (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Kristensen, Cooper, Koch, Struijk; Adams, Roca; Sinisterra, Aaronson, Harrison; Bamford.
- ASTON VILLA (4-3-3): Martinez; Young, Konsa, Mings, Augustinsson; McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey; Buendia, Watkins, Coutinho.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
