Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) at Stadium of Light on Saturday 6 February, kick-off 15:00.

Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10). Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in April 2026, finished Aston Villa 4–3 Sunderland.

Varless AI expects around 1.4 goals for Sunderland and 1.3 for Aston Villa, making Sunderland 38% to win, the draw 27% and Aston Villa 35%.