Walsall and Aston Villa will continue their preparations for the new English football season this week when they face each other in a pre-season friendly.
The match between the two Midlands clubs will take place on Wednesday, 16 July, at the Bescott Stadium. It will mark Walsall's third pre-season friendly this summer and Aston Villa's first.
As part of our ongoing list of club friendly betting tips, check out our Walsall vs Aston Villa prediction below.
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Walsall vs Aston Villa prediction: Villa to make a strong start to pre-season
Key stats
- Aston Villa have beaten Walsall in five of their last six meetings.
- Walsall ended last season with a defeat to nil.
- Aston Villa have scored three goals or more in five of their last six matches against Walsall.
Correct score prediction: Walsall 0-3 Aston Villa
The pre-season match between Walsall and Aston Villa has become a tradition over the past decade, and Villa's record in this fixture is near-perfect. The Villains have beaten Walsall by two goals or more in five of their last six matches against them, which makes this a nice way for them to start pre-season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No odds currently available
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
There are currently no odds available for the match, but we will endeavour to update this article when they are released. In the meantime, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page for other tips over the next 24 hours.
Most recent H2Hs: A traditional pre-season match-up
As mentioned, this match has become a tradition in recent times, and the clash this week will be the seventh time in eight seasons that the two clubs have met at the Bescott Stadium. Villa have a superb record, winning or drawing every single friendly between the two clubs since 2010. Walsall's last win over Aston Villa was back in 1971.
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Walsall preview: More minutes on offer for new signings
Walsall have been busy in the transfer market this summer, making seven signings to date. All seven men are fit and available to play here, so each man should at least get some minutes on Wednesday night.
Predicted lineup: Roberts, Barrett, Browne, Okagbue, Burke, Hancock, Maher, Lakin, Jellis, Adomah, Matt
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Chesterfield
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Walsall
2
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Crewe
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Walsall
1
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Accrington Stanley
1
Walsall
0
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D
Newport County
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Walsall
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Harrogate Town
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Walsall
2
Aston Villa preview: Emery to consider youth prospects
Several key Aston Villa players are expected to sit this one out, which means Unai Emery has a golden opportunity to look at some of the teenagers who led the club to FA Youth Cup glory last season. Their new signing, Zepiqueno Redmond from Feyenoord, could also don an Aston Villa shirt for the first time on Wednesday.
Predicted lineup: Zych (GK), Garcia, Bogarde, Mings, Patterson, Barkley, Kamara, Jimoh-Aloba, Broggio, Ramsey, Redmond
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W
Bournemouth
0
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1
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W
Fulham
0
Aston Villa
1
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L
Crystal Palace
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Man City
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Aston Villa
1
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Newcastle
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Aston Villa
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Player to watch: Jacob Ramsey
This could be a huge season ahead for Jacob Ramsey as he looks to assert himself as a key player in the Aston Villa squad. The talented wide man had to settle for a place on the bench for much of last season, and considering he only accumulated one goal and three assists in the Premier League, he can't have any complaints. However, a new season means a new opportunity to reset and impress.