When Aston Villa plays Luton Town in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, they’ll be hoping to build on their recent winning streak.
Aston Villa enters the game against Luton Town on an unbeaten streak in their previous five league matches, placing them fifth in the league standings. They aim to climb into the top four with a victory over the Hatters.
On the other hand, Luton Town finds themselves in the 17th position in the league table and seeks to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Luton has managed only one Premier League win this season and faces the challenge of delivering a remarkable performance to secure a positive outcome in this match.
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The visiting team has experienced a winless streak in five out of their last six matches, leaving uncertainty about their potential to create an upset in this encounter. Here, The Hard Tackle provides an in-depth look at the upcoming clash between these two teams.
Team News & Tactics
Aston Villa
Aston Villa will be without Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings due to serious knee injuries, with their expected return towards the end of the season. Alex Moreno’s thigh injury will keep him out of action until the next month. Jacob Ramsey remains unavailable due to an ankle injury. Unai Emery is likely to deploy a 4-4-2 formation, with Emiliano Martinez guarding the goal.
Matty Cash and Lucas Digne are expected to operate as full-backs, contributing both defensively and in attack. Ezri Konsa partners with Pau Torres in the heart of the Villa defense. Douglas Luiz and Boubacar Kamara will form the central midfield duo, focused on defensive duties and compacting the midfield.
John McGinn and Nicolo Zaniolo will serve as wide players, acting as inverted playmakers while adding width to the team. Leading the line for Aston Villa will be Ollie Watkins, with support from Moussa Diaby in the final third.
Probable Lineup (4-4-2):
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; McGinn, Luiz, Kamara, Zaniolo; Diaby, Watkins
Luton Town
Luton Town will miss Mads Andersen, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Amari’i Bell, and Reece Burke due to thigh injuries. Dan Potts and Jordan Clark are sidelined with ankle injuries. Luton Town is expected to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Thomas Kaminski as the goalkeeper.
Issa Kabore and Alfie Doughty will operate as full-backs, focusing on defensive contributions. Tom Lockyer partners with Teden Mengi in the central defense. In the midfield pivot, Marvelous Nakamba teams up with Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu to disrupt the opponent’s attacks and regain possession.
Chiedozie Ogbene and Elijah Adebayo assume the roles of wingers, aiming to create counter-attacking opportunities during transitions. Jacob Brown operates as the central attacking midfielder, facilitating the link between the midfield and the attack. Carlton Morris leads the line for the away side.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Kaminski; Kabore, Lockyer, Mengi, Doughty; Nakamba, Mpanzu; Ogbene, Brown, Adebayo; Morris
Key Stats
- Aston Villa has maintained an unbeaten record in their last five Premier League matches.
- The last three encounters between these teams have seen a total of nine goals scored.
- Luton Town has secured victories in two of their last three meetings against Aston Villa.
- Luton Town has conceded 17 goals in nine league matches this season.
- Aston Villa has scored 17 goals in their last six matches across all competitions.
Player to Watch
Ollie Watkins
Ollie Watkins has been able to clinch 14 goals in 15 appearances in all competitions. He has 9 goals and 5 assists in 15 appearances.
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