Aston Villa vs Sunderland prediction 19.04.2026 | Premier League

Aston Villa’s season has been built on attacking consistency and solid home form. They are the fourth-best team for points accumulated at home - behind only Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs - but their recent form has been somewhat inconsistent.

Villa have registered mixed results across their last five league games, including defeats and draws against Chelsea, Manchester United, and Nottingham Forest. They have secured only three wins in their last ten Premier League outings but remain firmly in contention to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League, currently sitting seven points above Chelsea.

Ollie Watkins remains their primary attacking outlet with nine league goals, supported by a creative midfield unit that continues to generate steady xG output. Injury-wise, Villa have largely maintained squad stability, which has been key to sustaining their top-four push.

Sunderland have been one of the more competitive newly promoted sides, but their away form remains a concern. They have recorded just four wins on the road from a possible 16 this season (17 points), which is significantly worse than their home record (eight wins and 29 points in total).

Recent results also reflect inconsistency, including heavy defeats and draws, which have prevented them from breaking into the top six. They have lost to Arsenal, Liverpool, Fulham, and Brighton in recent matchweeks but have got back on track with two consecutive league wins over Newcastle and Tottenham.

In terms of injuries, Sunderland will head into this game without five first-team players. Bertrand Traoré, Daniel Ballard, Jôcelyn Ta Bi, Nilson Angulo, and Simon Moore are all sidelined and will not feature on Sunday.