Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Aston Villa
4-5-1
Swansea
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(37) 24 Goals 30 (43)
(27) 20 Assists 20 (28)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
27.8 Average Age 26.8
181.9 Average Height (cm) 178.1
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1 (1.1)
(51%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 39% (40%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.9) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Chris Herd Out 6.49
Shay Given Out 6.57
Eric Lichaj Out 6.52
Stilian Petrov Doubtful 7.08
Emile Heskey Doubtful 6.29
Player Reason Status Rating
Ferry Bodde Out N/A
Alan Tate Out 6.2
Luke Moore Doubtful 6.18

Team News

Aston Villa
  • Stiliyan Petrov was withdrawn after scoring a crucial goal last time out, suffering from 'general wear and tear' so the captain is a doubt and may be rested.
  • Stephen Ireland finally showed the Villa fans what he is capable of, scoring his first goal for the club since signing 18 months ago.
  • Darren Bent could be fit to start after scoring from the bench at Chelsea.
Swansea
  • The likes of Allen and Graham could return to the Swansea side in place of Dobbie and Moore, who has a knock which could prevent him from playing against his old club.
  • Angel Rangel should start in place of Richards at right-back after recovering from injury.
  • Steven Caulker should return to the heart of the defence having been ineligible to play against Tottenham, with Monk likely to drop out.

Prediction

  • The previous game between the sides in the league was anti-climactic, ending 0-0 in the wake of the tragic news of former Wales manager Gary Speed's death.
  • Swansea still lack firepower up front, scoring just twice in their last 4 matches and their excellent defensive record at home tends to disappear on the road so Villa will be confident.
  • The hosts have picked up decent results at Stoke and Chelsea in their last 2 games and the confidence from the win in London coupled with the return of Darren Bent should see them through.
  • WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: Aston Villa win 2-0
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
11 Swansea 12 11 15 47 lwddlw
16 A. Villa 7 17 14 38 ldlddl

Top Players

Aston Villa
Swansea
S. Petrov 7.08
D. Bent 6.74
S. Warnock 6.71
J. Allen 7.11
M. Vorm 7.03
A. Rangel 6.78
D. Bent 9
G. Agbonlahor 5
S. Petrov 4
D. Graham 12
S. Sinclair 8
G. Sigurdsson 7
G. Agbonlahor 5
C. N'Zogbia 4
S. Ireland 3
M. Gower 5
W. Routledge 4
S. Sinclair 4

Match Forecast

Aston Villa will dominate in the air  
Swansea will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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