A 3-1 win at Brighton in the Carabao Cup gave Dean Smith’s much-changed side a welcome boost, but now they need to channel that positive energy into a league win having dropped into the relegation zone. Burnley arrive at Villa Park fresh from beating Norwich but are without an away win since April, while Villa have only conceded two goals at home this season. This promises to be a tight battle. Tomas Hill
Saturday 3pm
Venue Villa Park
Last season n/a
Referee Lee Mason
This season G2 Y7 R1 4.50 cards/game
Odds H 7-5 A 2-1 D 12-5
ASTON VILLA
Subs from Steer, Nyland, Kalinic, Davis, Hourihane, Konsa, Elmohamady, Targett, Hause, Douglas Luiz, Jota, Ramsey
Doubtful None
Injured Chester (thigh, Oct), Kodjia (cheek, Oct), Lansbury (ankle, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y10 R1
Form LLWLDL
Leading scorers McGinn, Wesley 2
BURNLEY
Subs from Hart, Legzdins, Peacock-Farrell, Taylor, Vydra, Long, Brady, Lennon, Rodriguez, Gudmundsson, Bardsley
Doubtful None
Injured Drinkwater (ankle, Oct)
Suspended None
Discipline Y5 R0
Form WLDLDW
Leading scorer Barnes 4
