* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Aston Villa and Wolves go head-to-head at Villa Park for three Premier League points on Wednesday, January 4th. Can the Villains force a victory against their Midlands rivals? Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Betting Tips for Aston Villa vs Wolves

Fresh from a confidence-building 2-0 win at Tottenham, Aston Villa are aiming to gun down local rivals Wolves on quality soccer tips Wednesday evening. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.

Aston Villa to Win

Aston Villa produced a coupon-busting 2-0 victory over Tottenham in London on New Year’s Day and with a kick in their step, the Villains look well-placed to record a follow-up victory at Wolves’ expense when Wanderers cross the Midlands to Villa Park on Wednesday. Wolves fell to just one place from the foot of the table following another toothless display against Man Utd (0-1) and with few reliable goal-getters in their ranks, they could be outgunned by Villa. Side with the hosts in this one.

Under 2.5 Goals

With a measly ten goals scored in 17 Premier League assignments, Wolves are the division’s lowest-scoring side and despite new manager Julen Lopetegui’s animated gesturing from the sidelines when Wanderers player Man Utd, the Spanish coach couldn’t improve the team’s cutting edge. Lopetegui’s battle with compatriot Unai Emery in the opposite dugout on Wednesday should be intriguing, if potentially a little dull, with both managers keen to mitigate risk. As such, we recommend a stake on under 2.5 goals with margins likely to be thin.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Aston Villa vs Wolves

View our list of the top stats for Wednesday’s match below free soccer tips alongside a tool to help you choose the most interesting odds.

Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Wednesday’s meeting between Aston Villa and Wolves.

Aston Villa odds: 49/50 (1.98) – 50.5%

Draw odds: 51/20 (3.55) – 28.2%

Wolves odds: 29/10 (3.9) – 25.6%

The bookmakers are leaning heavily in Aston Villa’s favour judging by their outright market prices for Series Soccer Tips Wednesday and it looks as though they think Danny Ings can do some damage in the anytime scorer’s market at 18/5 (4.6) – 21.%. Elsewhere, a series of hard-hitting challenges is expected with a short price of 7/20 (1.35) – 74.1% for there to be over 3.5 cards at Villa Park.

Aston Villa vs Wolves Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Wednesday’s Premier League bout between Aston Villa and Wolves below.

Aston Villa

Jacob Ramsey and Diego Carlos are still missing in midfield and defence respectively for Arsenal, while Douglas Luiz is rated at 50-50 in the holding role. John McGinn felt his hamstring tighten against Tottenham and he might not be risked on Wednesday as a result.

Predicted Lineup for Aston Villa: Martinez – Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne – McGinn, Kamara, Luiz, Buendia – Bailey, Watkins

Wolves

Pedro Neto and Sasa Kalajdzic are still on the sidelines for Wolves, denying Wanderers too potentially impactful forwards in their time of need. Rayan Ait Nouri and Adama Traore will hope to start on Wednesday having been named on the bench against Man Utd last week.

Predicted Lineup for Wolves: Sa – Semedo, Collins, Kilman, Ait Nouri – Neves, Nunes, Moutinho – Hee-Chan, Podence, Jimenez

Player to Watch – Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez courted plenty of controversy with his antics for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar, though the keeper is an influential figure at Villa and having returned to the bench against Tottenham, the 30-year-old could reclaim his starting berth against Wolves on Wednesday. Martinez is capable of pulling off sublime saves and he could be a difference-maker for the Villains.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

Premier League Standings

Aston Villa vs Wolves Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions

Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?

We recommend checking out the odds at Stake and 888Sport for Wednesday’s clash.

What time does this fixture kick off?

The game is scheduled to start at 20:00 BST.

Is this fixture being shown live on TV?

Viewers in the UK cannot watch Aston Villa vs Wolves live on TV.