Jeff Stelling predicts a goalless draw between Sunderland and Aston Villa in their upcoming Premier League match. Sunderland, who have taken seven points from their first four matches, will look to continue their fine start to the season. Villa, on the other hand, are struggling, failing to score in their last three league games and sitting 19th in the table.
Stelling’s Verdict
- “Villa are the only team in the top seven leagues in England without a goal so far,” Stelling noted.
- “If Sunderland are to get anything from this, I feel they have to be resilient once again. If they are, and I think they will be, I see this ending goalless. I’m going Sunderland 0-0 Aston Villa.”
Sunderland’s Recent Form
- Sunderland are unbeaten on home soil, with victories over West Ham and Brentford in the opening weeks of the campaign.
- They held Crystal Palace to a 0-0 draw in their last match, with Regis Le Bris praising his team’s defensive performance.
Aston Villa’s Struggles
- Villa have endured a difficult start to the season, with two draws and two losses in their first four matches.
- They were eliminated from the Carabao Cup on penalties by Brentford on Tuesday evening.
Referee and Predictions
- The match will be officiated by Sam Barrott, who has previously refereed Villa’s match against Nottingham Forest, where he made several contentious decisions.
- Predictions for the match vary, with some expecting a low-scoring affair, while others tip Aston Villa to finally break their goal drought ¹ ² ³.
