Aston Villa – Hull City

Aston Villa host Hull City in what promises to be a stark contrast of form, with the home side languishing in 19th place on just one point after three defeats and a solitary draw, having scored only once while conceding seven. Hull City, perched third with eight points from an unbeaten run of two wins and two draws and a healthy +3 goal difference, arrive confident and eager to extend their momentum. The clash pits Villa’s desperate need for a first win against a Hull outfit that has yet to taste defeat this season, setting the stage for a potentially decisive encounter in the lower half of the table.