Predicted Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(81) 55 Goals 49 (66)
(59) 37 Assists 35 (43)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
34.4 Average Age 33.4
184.6 Average Height (cm) 181.1
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(51%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 54% (49%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Aston Villa
Hull
Player Reason Status Rating
Axel Tuanzebe Out 6.75
Henri Lansbury Out 6.26
Jack Grealish Out 7.44
Mile Jedinak Out 7.04
Ørjan Nyland Out 6.55
Player Reason Status Rating
Jackson Irvine Out 6.97

Team News

Aston Villa
Hull
  • Kortney Hause made the bench last weekend but struggled when he came on as a substitute, so expect Tommy Elphick to keep his place for now, with Axel Tuanzebe still some way off a comeback
  • Expect Dean Smith to make at least one change at the back though, with Alan Hutton likely to replace James Bree on the right side of the back four.
  • Elsewhere Jonathan Kodjia is back fit following an ankle injury but this game will come too soon for the likes of Jack Grealish, Mile Jedinak and Henri Lansbury.
  • Nigel Adkins will be eager to find a way to fit both Frazier Campbell and the in-form Chris Martin into the starting XI, but may be more conservative for Saturday's trip to Villa Park.
  • The away side have no fresh injury concerns and will remain unchanged on Saturday, although the Tigers are still without Jackson Irvine, who is on international duty.

Prediction

  • Aston Villa's play-off assault has seemingly gone off the rails in recent weeks, with six goals conceded in their last two outings and one win in eight in all competitions heading into the weekend.
  • The turnaround in Hull's form over the last month has been nothing short of astonishing, with Nigel Adkins' men now just four points shy of the play-offs and showing no signs of slowing down.
  • This blip in form is the first major test Dean Smith will be put through as Villa boss, but with five points now separating the Villans from a play-off place, getting a result against a Hull side who have won six on the bounce is vital.
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