Premier League Matchday Tactical Head-to-Head

Sunderland vs Aston Villa

Venue: Stadium of Light. Compare predicted starting 11s, tactical formations (4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1), and manager strategies ahead of kickoff. Test your prediction on the interactive pitch and climb the leaderboard.

Sunderland (Home)

4-3-3

Manager: Régis Le Bris

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Robin Roefs
  • DEF: Daniel Ballard
  • DEF: Thomas Meunier
  • DEF: Nordi Mukiele
  • DEF: Reinildo Mandava
  • MID: Granit Xhaka
  • MID: Enzo Le Fée
  • MID: Noah Sadiki
  • FWD: Brian Brobbey
  • FWD: Wilson Isidor
  • FWD: Juan Angulo
Penalties: Habib Diarra / Enzo Le Fée
Free Kicks: Nilson Angulo / Granit Xhaka

Aston Villa (Away)

4-2-3-1

Manager: Unai Emery

Expected Starting 11

  • GK: Zion Suzuki
  • DEF: Victor Lindelöf
  • DEF: Ian Maatsen
  • DEF: Matty Cash
  • DEF: Pau Torres
  • MID: Boubacar Kamara
  • MID: John McGinn
  • MID: Emiliano Buendía Stati
  • FWD: Nicolas Jackson
  • FWD: Tammy Abraham
  • FWD: Brian Madjo
Penalties: Emiliano Buendía Stati / Nicolas Jackson
Free Kicks: Emiliano Buendía Stati

Frequently Asked Questions (Sunderland vs Aston Villa)

When will official Sunderland vs Aston Villa lineups be confirmed?

Official Premier League team sheets are published 75 minutes prior to kickoff.

How are predicted starting 11s calculated?

Predictions combine verified 2026/27 injury reports, manager tactical press conferences, player fitness percentages, and crowd consensus on Starting 11.