Aston Villa – Viking

Aston Villa host Viking at Villa Park with the Blues perched in 11th place on eight points from seven games, having scored seven and conceded eleven, while the visitors sit second in the table on a commanding 56 points, boasting 59 goals for and just 22 against after 23 matches. The stark contrast in form—Villa’s two wins and two draws against Viking’s 18 victories and only two stalemates—sets up a classic underdog encounter. With Villa hoping to close the gap on the mid‑table and Viking looking to maintain their push for the title, both sides will be keen to prove their worth in what promises to be a compelling clash.