The Football Pro

The match, decoded.

Premier League

Burnley FC v Aston Villa FC

Reasoning, confidence, and risk for this 1X2 call.

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AI pick breakdown

Selection: Aston Villa FC win. Open full news hub

80% confidence
Sun 10 May 2026, 14:00 Missed
Burnley FC crest Burnley FC vs Aston Villa FC crest Aston Villa FC

Final score: 2–2

AI selection

Aston Villa FC win

Stored as Away Win

Odds: 1.68 Return (incl stake): £0.00 Net P/L: -£10.00

AI reasoning

Aston Villa is positioned 5th in the league with a strong recent form, winning 2 out of their last 5 matches. In contrast, Burnley is at the bottom of the table with no wins in their last 5 matches. The season league form indicates Burnley struggles defensively, conceding an average of 2.03 goals per game, while Aston Villa has a solid attack with 1.38 goals per game.

Risk

While Aston Villa is favored, the odds suggest a significant risk due to Burnley's potential for an upset at home.

Table & broadcasts

Side-by-side Premier League snapshot for this fixture, then UK TV/radio where listed.

Stat Home Burnley FC Away Aston Villa FC
League position 19 4
Played 38 38
Goals for 38 56
Goals against 75 49
Points 22 65

UK broadcast listings

Not broadcasted

Match news

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