Aston Villa vs Sunderland prediction, odds and how to watch

Bournemouth made light work of ten-man Sunderland at the Vitality, with goals from Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson securing a comfortable 2-0 win after Kevin Danso's red card in the 17th minute ended this one as a contest.

Johan Manzambi's first-half header was enough for Aston Villa to take all three points at Newcastle, as the hosts managed just one shot on target in a flat and toothless performance.

Sunderland won 2-1 away at Torreense in the UEFA Europa League, but Connor Maguire has questions about a side that had 22 shots and still needed a 90th-minute goal to seal it.

Aston Villa host a Sunderland side that has conceded twelve goals in five Premier League matches. This one has uncomfortable afternoon written all over it.

Aston Villa host Fulham at Villa Park on Saturday evening looking to reassert themselves in front of their own supporters. Fulham arrive with a point to prove but a recent record that offers Villa genuine encouragement.

Sunderland arrive at the CBS Arena on Saturday without a Premier League win in their last five matches and having conceded twelve goals in that run. Coventry have problems of their own, but this one looks like a contest decided by who wants it more.

Sunderland have not won in five Premier League matches and are leaking goals at an alarming rate. Leeds arrive with draws to spare but precious little conviction.