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Aston Villa vs Sunderland: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 18 April, 2026 9:00
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Prediction League
13
Played
11
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(23 total)
xG
1.30
(16.4 total)
Shots per Match
12.2
(159 total)
Shots on Target
5.2
(42% acc)
Corners
5.2
(68 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.7
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(46%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10
(130 total)
Offsides
1.3
(17 total)
14
Played
7
Wins
3
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(20 total)
xG
1.10
(15.9 total)
Shots per Match
10.8
(151 total)
Shots on Target
3.9
(36% acc)
Corners
4.7
(66 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(21%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.3
(130 total)
Offsides
1
(14 total)
27
Played
18
Wins
4
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(43 total)
xG
1.20
(32.3 total)
Shots per Match
11.5
(310 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(39% acc)
Corners
5
(134 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
9
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0
(1 total)
Fouls
9.6
(260 total)
Offsides
1.1
(31 total)
10
Played
5
Wins
5
Draws
0
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(16 total)
xG
0.90
(8.6 total)
Shots per Match
10.1
(101 total)
Shots on Target
3.3
(33% acc)
Corners
3.7
(37 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.1
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.3
(103 total)
Offsides
1.2
(12 total)
11
Played
2
Wins
4
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.5
(5 total)
xG
0.80
(8.7 total)
Shots per Match
8.9
(98 total)
Shots on Target
2.9
(33% acc)
Corners
3.5
(38 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
1.60
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(27%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.4
(103 total)
Offsides
1.9
(21 total)
21
Played
7
Wins
9
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(21 total)
xG
0.80
(17.3 total)
Shots per Match
9.5
(199 total)
Shots on Target
3.1
(33% acc)
Corners
3.6
(75 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
9.8
(206 total)
Offsides
1.6
(33 total)
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In this exciting Premier League 2025-2026 matchup, Aston Villa will take on Sunderland as part of the 2025-2026 season in Premier League. This match is part of Matchweek 33 and will take place on 2026-04-18 at 2026-04-18 in the famous Villa Park.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Aston Villa, and the visiting side, Sunderland. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-04-18
Time: 14:00
Location: Villa Park
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Aston Villa vs Sunderland Football 18 Apr, 2026 9:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 3 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
Aston Villa have league's best defense — hard to break down
-
Toothless Attack
Sunderland struggle to score — failed to find net in 7/9 recent away matches
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Aston Villa vs Sunderland, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Aston Villa(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Aston Villa concede only 0.78 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Aston Villa are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Aston Villa(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/956%Aston Villa score well (1.67/match) but have strong defense at home (0.78 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 56% of matches
Sunderland(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague7/978%Sunderland struggle to score in away matches (0.44/match) - fail to score in 78% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Sunderland(1 trends)
- Weak AttackLeague7/978%Sunderland struggle to score in away matches (0.44/match) - fail to score in 78% of matches
🛡️ Double Chance
Aston Villa(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Aston Villa concede only 0.78 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Aston Villa are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Aston Villa(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Aston Villa concede only 0.78 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Aston Villa(1 trends) — avg 1.7 (-11% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1790%Aston Villa average 1.5 cards/match in all matches (-20% below league avg 1.9) — rank #3 lowest in league
Sunderland(1 trends) — avg 2 (+5% above league)
- High Card MatchesLeague17/1781.5%Sunderland average 2.1 cards/match in all matches (+11% above league avg 1.9)
Aston Villa disciplined play balances Sunderland aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Sunderland(2 trends) — avg 3.2 (-33% below league)
- Few CornersLeague9/985%Sunderland average 3.2 corners/match in away matches (-33% below league avg 4.8)
- Few CornersRecent13/1776%Sunderland win 4 or fewer corners in 13 of their last 17 Premier League matches
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Aston Villa vs Sunderland
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: Aston Villa is stronger in the first half (14 vs 6).
⚡ Final Stage: Sunderland is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 5).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Sunderland is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 5).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Aston Villa
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.07
Pressure
0.1
✈️ Sunderland
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.24
Pressure
0.11
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Aston Villa - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Sunderland - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Aston Villa - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
3
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
13
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
8
✈️ Sunderland - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
4
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
3
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ Home First Half: Aston Villa is stronger in the first half (14 vs 6)
- First Half Result: Consider Aston Villa to win the first half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Sunderland excels in the closing minutes (8 vs 5 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Sunderland scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Aston Villa has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Aston Villa handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.165
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.004
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.038 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Aston Villa):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Sunderland):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Aston Villa vs Sunderland Head-to-head statistics for Sat 18 Apr, 2026 @ 9:00 Premier League
Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
13
4
4
45
19
26
43
3
13
4
4
33
24
9
43
4
10
5
6
32
28
4
35
9
▲
9
4
8
30
30
0
31
10
▼
7
9
5
21
22
-1
30
11
▼
7
8
6
31
28
3
29
Aston Villa
VS
Sunderland
Last 1 Head-to-Head Matches
0
Wins
1
Draws
0
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (1)
1 (1)
xG
0.70
1.10
Shots
11 (11)
14 (14)
Shots on Target
2 (2)
4 (4)
Corners
5 (5)
6 (6)
Defense
Conceded
1 (1)
1 (1)
xGa
1.10
0.70
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1 (1)
1 (1)
Red Cards
0 (0)
1 (1)
Fouls
8 (8)
14 (14)
Offsides
3 (3)
0 (0)
Last 6 Matches
Aston Villa
VS
Sunderland
4/6 (67%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
2.17
PPG
1.17
1.83
Avg Goals Scored
0.50
1.50
Avg Goals Conceded
0.83
83%
BTTS %
33%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.40
Avg xG
0.84
Aston Villa vs Sunderland: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Aston Villa and away matches for Sunderland
Number of goals
Aston Villa
Under
Over
Sunderland
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Aston Villa
Sunderland
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
1X2
Aston Villa
Sunderland
1
80%
8
20%
2
X
10%
1
50%
5
2
10%
1
30%
3
Double Chance
Aston Villa
Sunderland
12
90%
9
50%
5
1X
90%
9
70%
7
X2
20%
2
80%
8
Total Goals
Aston Villa
Sunderland
0-1
20%
2
40%
4
2-3
40%
4
50%
5
4+
40%
4
10%
1
Total Corners
Aston Villa
Under
Over
Sunderland
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa
Sunderland
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2 HT - FT
Aston Villa
Sunderland
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
0%
0
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
40%
4
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
10%
1
30%
3
xG(xGa)
Aston Villa
Sunderland
xG
1.41
0.77
xGa
1.4
1.75
Number of goals
Aston Villa
Under
Over
Sunderland
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
80%
8
20%
2
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Aston Villa
Sunderland
Yes
40%
4
10%
1
No
60%
6
90%
9
1X2
Aston Villa
Sunderland
1
20%
2
10%
1
X
60%
6
50%
5
2
20%
2
40%
4
Double Chance
Aston Villa
Sunderland
12
40%
4
50%
5
1X
80%
8
60%
6
X2
80%
8
90%
9
Total Goals
Aston Villa
Sunderland
0-1
60%
6
80%
8
2-3
30%
3
20%
2
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa
Sunderland
Yes
50%
5
60%
6
No
50%
5
40%
4
Number of goals
Aston Villa
Under
Over
Sunderland
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Aston Villa
Sunderland
Yes
40%
4
10%
1
No
60%
6
90%
9
1X2
Aston Villa
Sunderland
1
70%
7
30%
3
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
10%
1
40%
4
Double Chance
Aston Villa
Sunderland
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
90%
9
60%
6
X2
30%
3
70%
7
Total Goals
Aston Villa
Sunderland
0-1
40%
4
70%
7
2-3
50%
5
30%
3
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa
Sunderland
Yes
60%
6
50%
5
No
40%
4
50%
5
1.36
xG
0.41
57%
Ball Possession
43%
14
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
6
5
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
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