2020-21 Premier League – West Brom vs Aston Villa Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does West Brom vs Aston Villa kick off? Sunday 20th December, 2020 – 19:15 (UK)
Where is West Brom vs Aston Villa being played? The Hawthorns, West Bromwich
Where can I get tickets for West Brom vs Aston Villa? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is West Brom vs Aston Villa on in the UK? BT Sport
Where can I stream West Brom vs Aston Villa in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
WEST BROM
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Johnstone; Furlong, Ajayi, O'Shea, Gibbs; Sawyers; Phillips, Livermore, Gallagher, Diangana; Ahearne-Grant
UNAVAILABLE: Field (Injured), Townsend (Injured), Pereira (Suspended), Robson-Kanu (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Douglas Luiz; Traore, Barkley, Grealish; Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Wesley (Injured), Trezeguet (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Engels (Injured), Barkley (Injured), Konsa (Illness)
THE PREDICTION
Slaven Bilic fell subject to the first managerial sacking of the season, with Sam Allardyce replacing him. Managerial debuts can often see a new sense of belief and positivity throughout teams, a new identity and a fresh slate which can result in a first win. Of course, Allardyce’s debut could have seen a much tougher opponent, but with the potential return of Matty Cash and Douglas Luiz, this Vila side will be a tough hurdle to conquer and could potentially deliver a Big Sam’s first defeat instead. Villa head into this one off the back of a goalless draw with Burnley but they could well take all three points here.
