Aston Villa vs Sunderland preview: November 21, 2026
Aston Villa (3-4-3 W-D-L, 13 pts, 10th) host Sunderland (2-2-6 W-D-L, 8 pts, 19th) at Villa Park, Birmingham on November 21, 2026 in the 2026-27 Premier League.
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How do Aston Villa and Sunderland compare heading into their match?
- Aston Villa are 10th with 13 points from 10 matches (3-4-3 W-D-L); Sunderland are 19th with 8 points from 10 matches (2-2-6 W-D-L).
- Aston Villa score 1.4 (8th most of 20) and concede 1.7 (5th most) per match. Sunderland score 0.8 (1st fewest of 20) and concede 1.7 (5th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Aston Villa 1.3 for and 1.8 against; Sunderland 1.6 for and 1.6 against.
- Aston Villa at home: 1-2-2 W-D-L in 5 (1.2 scored, 1.4 conceded per match). Sunderland away: 0-1-4 W-D-L in 5 (1.2 scored, 2.6 conceded).
- Last 5 Premier League matches: Aston Villa 2-3-0 W-D-L, Sunderland 1-1-3 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 6 of 10 (60%) Aston Villa matches and 4 of 10 (40%) Sunderland matches; 3 or more goals in 6 of 10 (60%) and 3 of 10 (30%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Aston Villa 1, Sunderland 0, draws 1.
Premier League matches this season only (Aston Villa 10, Sunderland 10); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 3-4-3 | 2-3-0 (2-1.6) | 2-2-1 (1.6-2) | 1-2-2 (1.2-1.4) |
| Sunderland | 2-2-6 | 1-1-3 (0.4-1.4) | 0-1-4 (1.2-2.6) | 2-1-2 (0.4-0.8) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Premier League season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Premier League matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Aston Villa attack against Sunderland defense
| Aston Villa for | Sunderland against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.4 (8th) | 1.7 (5th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.3 (16th) | 1.6 (5th) |
| Shots per match | 11.9 (16th) | 13.3 (10th) |
| Shots on target per match | 3.3 (18th) | 3.8 (14th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.2 (14th) | 2.9 (7th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 8.4 (13th) | 8.2 (14th) |
| Corners per match | 3.4 (18th) | 3.9 (17th) |
Sunderland attack against Aston Villa defense
| Sunderland for | Aston Villa against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 0.8 (20th) | 1.7 (5th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.6 (5th) | 1.8 (3rd) |
| Shots per match | 12.2 (13th) | 16.6 (2nd) |
| Shots on target per match | 3.6 (14th) | 5.2 (3rd) |
| Big chances per match | 2.6 (7th) | 3.2 (4th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.7 (15th) | 11.2 (2nd) |
| Corners per match | 4 (15th) | 5.2 (5th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Aston Villa, home matches | Sunderland, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Record | 1-2-2 W-D-L | 0-1-4 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Clean sheets | 0 of 5 (0%) | 0 of 5 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 5 (20%) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
| Both teams scored | 4 of 5 (80%) | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 4 of 5 (80%) | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 5 (60%) | 3 of 5 (60%) |
Scoring patterns
| Aston Villa | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 2 of 10 (20%) | 3 of 10 (30%) |
| Failed to score | 3 of 10 (30%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| Both teams scored | 6 of 10 (60%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 7 of 10 (70%) | 7 of 10 (70%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 6 of 10 (60%) | 3 of 10 (30%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 4 of 10 (40%) | 2 of 10 (20%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.7 for, 0.7 against | 0.4 for, 0.7 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 0.7 for, 1 against | 0.4 for, 1 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Aston Villa | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.3 (16th) | 1.6 (5th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.8 (3rd) | 1.6 (5th) |
| Shots | 11.9 (16th) | 12.2 (13th) |
| Shots, opponents | 16.6 (2nd) | 13.3 (10th) |
| Shots on target | 3.3 (18th) | 3.6 (14th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.2 (3rd) | 3.8 (14th) |
| Big chances | 2.2 (14th) | 2.6 (7th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 3.2 (4th) | 2.9 (7th) |
| Possession % | 45.8 (15th) | 47.8 (11th) |
| Passes | 398.8 (13th) | 388.6 (14th) |
| Passes, opponents | 463.4 (8th) | 432.1 (11th) |
| Corners | 3.4 (18th) | 4 (15th) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.2 (5th) | 3.9 (17th) |
| Fouls | 11 (12th) | 11.5 (10th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 13.8 (3rd) | 13.7 (4th) |
| Yellow cards | 2 (9th) | 1.8 (13th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 3 (3rd) | 1.9 (12th) |
| Shots inside the box | 8.4 (13th) | 7.7 (15th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 11.2 (2nd) | 8.2 (14th) |
| Shots outside the box | 3.5 (17th) | 4.3 (10th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 5.4 (6th) | 4.9 (10th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.3 (15th) | 2.1 (4th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 2 (5th) | 2.2 (4th) |
| Offsides | 1 (20th) | 2.3 (3rd) |
| Offsides, opponents | 3.9 (1st) | 0.8 (19th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.5 (8th) | 74.8 (18th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 85.8 (3rd) | 79.5 (11th) |
| Long balls | 46.4 (16th) | 58.4 (5th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 40.7 (20th) | 52.3 (10th) |
| Long balls completed | 19.5 (14th) | 24.6 (6th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 22.5 (10th) | 23.2 (7th) |
| Crosses | 8.8 (20th) | 17.9 (9th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 21.8 (2nd) | 17.1 (11th) |
| Crosses completed | 1.7 (20th) | 4.3 (9th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 5.1 (2nd) | 4.5 (4th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.3 (11th) | 6.7 (8th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 7.1 (7th) | 5.8 (16th) |
| Tackles | 18 (4th) | 15 (14th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 19.4 (3rd) | 13 (18th) |
| Interceptions | 7.4 (17th) | 8 (12th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 10.3 (4th) | 8 (13th) |
| Clearances | 25.5 (13th) | 26.7 (9th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 19.3 (20th) | 29 (4th) |
| Ground duels won | 37.6 (3rd) | 34.4 (9th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 36.9 (4th) | 29.8 (17th) |
| Aerial duels won | 9.6 (20th) | 16.8 (6th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 13.4 (14th) | 17.4 (4th) |
| Big saves | 1.3 (2nd) | 0.6 (16th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 0.5 (16th) | 1.3 (3rd) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Aston Villa
- Nov 8, 2026 (Premier League): D 4-4 at Manchester United
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 0-3 at Barcelona
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): D 1-1 vs Fulham
- Oct 24, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-1 vs Manchester City
- Oct 21, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 3-1 vs Viking FK
- Oct 17, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 at Newcastle United
Sunderland
- Nov 8, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 vs Chelsea
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): L 1-3 at Coventry City
- Oct 25, 2026 (Premier League): D 0-0 vs Leeds United
- Oct 18, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 at AFC Bournemouth
- Oct 10, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion
- Sep 20, 2026 (Premier League): L 3-5 at Manchester City
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | 2025-26 | Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland (at Aston Villa) |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 2025-26 | Aston Villa 1-1 Sunderland (at Sunderland) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Jackson | forward | 9 | 6 G, 1 A, 23 SH | 5 G, 15 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Alysson | forward | 9 | 2 G, 0 A, 7 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | |
| Ibrahim Mbaye | forward | 7 | 0 G, 1 A, 5 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | |
| John McGinn | midfielder | 10 | 2 G, 4 A, 9 SH | 2 G, 5 SH | Assists |
| Johan Manzambi | midfielder | 7 | 2 G, 3 A, 18 SH | 1 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Ian Maatsen | defender | 7 | 0 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 6 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | forward | 8 | 3 G, 0 A, 17 SH | 3 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Nilson Angulo | forward | 9 | 1 G, 1 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | |
| Wilson Isidor | forward | 8 | 1 G, 0 A, 10 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | |
| Enzo Le Fée | midfielder | 10 | 3 G, 1 A, 17 SH | 2 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Habib Diarra | midfielder | 4 | 0 G, 1 A, 1 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Assists |
| Thomas Meunier | defender | 8 | 0 G, 1 A, 8 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Shots on target |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Premier League season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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