Aston Villa vs Leeds – Championship – Preview

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Sreya

Aston Villa vs Leeds – Leeds travel to Villa Park on 29th December, Friday to Aston Villa for a crucial Championship fixture. Leeds are fifth in Championship standings with forty one points after twenty three matches, trailing leaders Brighton by ten points.

While Leeds are still in contention for qualifying for the promotion play-offs, the close competition between the top seven in the Championship ensures every point is crucial. Aston Villa are tenth in the points table with thirty four points.

Both clubs have won their last two games, although Aston Villa have also suffered two losses in their previous six matches.

Team News

Ritchie de Laet, Micah Richards and Jed Steer are sidelined through injuries for Aston Villa while Leeds United will be without Eunan O’Kane and Lewie Coyle.

Aston Villa Possible Starting Lineup: Mark Bunn, Alan Hutton, James Chester, Nathan Baker, Jordan Amavi, Mile Jedinak, Gary Gardner, Albert Adomah, Ross McCormack, Leandro Bacuna, Jonathan Kodjia.

Leeds United Possible Starting Lineup: Robert Green, Luke Ayling, Kyle Bartley, Pontus Jansson, Gaetano Berardi, Kalvin Phillips, Liam Bridcutt, Hadi Sacko, Kemar Roofe, Souleymane Doukara, Chris Wood.

“We’re at home so we’re expected to go out and give a performance and win. I really enjoyed going and playing at Elland Road so I’m pretty sure they’re going to enjoy this return fixture. It’s a chance for us to put our wrong, right and get the victory.”

– Alan Hutton, Aston Villa.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Aston Villa vs Leeds United H2H Stats, the last five meetings between these two clubs resulted in two wins for Leeds, one loss for Aston Villa and two draws.

While Leeds have won five of their last six matches in the Championship, Aston Villa have won their last five home matches in the second division of English football. It should be a closely contested affair but Leeds are likely to win 2-1.