Walsall vs Aston Villa - Club Friendlies 3
Fixture Preview - 16 July 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Walsall hosts Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly at the Poundland Bescot Stadium on Wednesday evening. Walsall's recent form shows a mixed bag with two wins and three losses in their last five matches, while Aston Villa has managed two wins, two draws, and one loss. Historically, Villa has dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last ten encounters, which could weigh heavily on Walsall’s confidence. One key angle to consider is the attacking prowess of Aston Villa, who have consistently found the net in their recent outings, contributing to a high number of goals in their matches. With seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings seeing over 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in five of those encounters, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems promising. Given the odds of 1.28 for this market, it reflects the expectation of a high-scoring affair, particularly with Villa's attacking depth against Walsall's defensive vulnerabilities.
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Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 |  Walsall | 1–0 |  Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 3 |
| July 17, 2024 | Walsall | 0–3 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 3 |
| July 15, 2023 | Walsall | 1–1 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 3 |
| July 9, 2022 | Walsall | 0–4 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 3 |
| July 21, 2021 | Walsall | 0–4 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 3 |
| July 24, 2019 | Walsall | 1–5 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 1 |
| July 17, 2018 | Walsall | 1–4 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 1 |
| July 18, 2017 | Walsall | 0–0 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 1 |
| July 21, 2011 | Walsall | 1–3 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 1 |
| July 27, 2010 | Walsall | 1–2 | Aston Villa | Club Friendlies 1 |