Wolves vs Aston Villa – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Premier League action returns to Molineux tonight as Wolves host Aston Villa in a critical West Midlands derby.

Rob Edwards’ side remains entrenched at the foot of the table. They have collected just 10 points from 28 matches. Consequently, they sit 17 points adrift of safety. Recently, they produced a highly resilient display. They secured a dramatic 2–2 draw with league leaders Arsenal. However, offensive stagnation continues to plague the Old Gold. They have failed to score in a league-high 15 different games this season. They desperately need a clinical edge to avoid Championship relegation.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa travel across the Midlands. They arrive firmly established as a top-three powerhouse. Unai Emery’s side has amassed 51 points. They remain firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification. However, tactical struggles against low-block defences have slowed their momentum. Most recently, they required a late rescue act. This salvaged a 1–1 draw with Leeds United. Consequently, the Villans must remain wary tonight. Wolves historically prove incredibly difficult to beat at Molineux.

Wolves vs Aston Villa – Match preview and team news

Team News

Wolves

Wolves will be without Ladislav Krejci, who is suspended following his red card in the narrow defeat to Crystal Palace. Captain Toti is expected to return to the starting lineup after making his comeback from a two-month injury layoff as a substitute last weekend. While Hwang Hee-chan has returned to training following a calf problem, this fixture is likely to come too soon for the South Korean forward.

Aston Villa

Unai Emery is hopeful that winger Alysson will return to the squad after missing the last two matches. However, the Villans remain without several key senior figures; captain John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, and Boubacar Kamara all remain sidelined. Tammy Abraham is pushing for a start after scoring the equaliser against Leeds, though Ollie Watkins is currently expected to lead the line.

Form

Wolves

Wolves arrive following a heartbreaking 1–0 loss at Crystal Palace, where they failed to capitalise on a dominant first half and missed a crucial penalty. This followed a spirited 2–2 draw with Arsenal, showcasing a side that remains competitive despite their league position. Notably, each of Wolves’ last seven Premier League victories have come against teams in the bottom seven, and they remain winless in 17 matches against sides currently in the top half.

Aston Villa

Villa have found consistency hard to come by in February, winning just one of their last five matches in all competitions. Their last league outing saw them struggle to break down a resilient Leeds side, eventually requiring an 88th-minute strike from Tammy Abraham to secure a 1–1 draw. Notably, Villa have struggled when dominating possession, winning just one of five games in 2025/26 when holding 65% or more of the ball.

Predicted Lineups

Wolves Predicted XI: Sa; Mosquera, S Bueno, Toti; Tchatchoua, Bellegarde, Andre, H Bueno; A Gomes, Armstrong, Mane

Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Luiz; Bailey, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

How to Watch Wolves vs Aston Villa?

The West Midlands derby will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

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