Verdict: Aston Villa draw no bet
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
Hoping to skyrocket their way into the Champions League spots this weekend, Aston Villa will travel to Elland Road when they meet Leeds.
Leeds
Starting with the hosts, while Leeds might have signed off October with a 2-1 victory against West Ham, it appears that was just a minor boost for the Lilywhites. Last seen suffering a collapse away at Nottingham Forest as they eventually fell to a 3-1 loss prior to November’s international break, it has been suggested that Daniel Farke has some mounting pressure on his shoulders at Elland Road. Getting November underway with a nightmare 3-0 drumming at the hands of Brighton, Leeds have lost four of their previous five Premier League appearances. Appearing destined for a relegation scrap this season, the former Norwich boss should also have a real headache over his side’s defensive issues. Along with shipping six goals in their back-to-back Premier League defeats, Leeds have also recorded just a sole clean sheet since the opening weekend.
Leeds Team News
Ahead of their return from November’s international break this weekend, Leeds have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns. Completing a permanent move to Yorkshire over the summer, former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be handed a full recall.
Making three consecutive Premier League starts prior to the fortnight interval, Brazilian shot-stopper Lucas Perri should keep his spot between the sticks. Featuring for Wales over the past week, ex-Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu will lead out Farke’s side on Sunday afternoon and start in the middle of the park.
Aston Villa
As for the visitors, while Aston Villa might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a public struggle, Unai Emery’s men have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Last seen heading into November’s international break with a stunning 4-0 romp at home against Bournemouth, the former Arsenal boss will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway with just their goal difference keeping them outside the Champions League spots, Sunday’s guests are enjoying a real purple patch. In fact, Villa have won five of their previous six Premier League appearances – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate away at Sunderland on September 21st. Looking to carry on from where they left off prior to the fortnight interval, Emery’s side should be smelling a real opportunity in Yorkshire.
Aston Villa Team News
Picking up a hamstring injury against Liverpool earlier in the month, skipper Tyrone Mings remains on the sidelines and will once again miss out here. Finding the net while away with the Netherlands earlier in the week and now notching three goals in his last four appearances for club and country, Donyell Malen could be handed a full recall.
Registering six direct goal contributions in his previous eight appearances across all competitions, Argentinian playmaker Emi Buendia should keep his spot from the start. Earning a 17th international cap for England last week, Ezri Konsa will start at the heart of Villa’s defence at Elland Road.
Leeds vs Aston Villa Key Factors to Consider
- When Leeds and Aston Villa last met for a Premier League showdown back in January 2023, Sunday’s guests collected a 2-1 victory in the Midlands.
- Villa are unbeaten in their previous five Premier League meetings against Leeds (three wins, two draws).
- Emery’s men have won five of their previous six Premier League appearances.
- Including a 3-1 loss against Nottingham Forest prior to November’s international break, Leeds have lost four of their last five Premier League matchups.
- Leeds have registered just a single Premier League clean sheet since the opening weekend.
Conclusion
Heading into November’s international break with a stunning 4-0 romp at home against Bournemouth, Aston Villa will be seeking a repeat performance here. Looking to skyrocket their way into the Champions League spots, Emery’s men should be excited by a trip to Elland Road this weekend. Winning five of their previous six Premier League appearances, Villa will simply be looking to carry on from where they left off prior to the fortnight interval. Landing a 2-1 win when they last met Leeds back in January 2023, we are backing an away draw no bet in Yorkshire.
Verdict: Aston Villa draw no bet
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Luckster