Predicted Starting XI To Play Against Cardiff (A)

As we all know, the games fly around at this time of year, and Villa’s next game is away to Cardiff City on Monday at 4pm.

Cardiff City currently sit just three points above relegation (albeit it with a game in hand over their immediate rivals due to their postponed match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday). However, their form, ever since Neil Warnock took over on the 5th October, has been pretty good and they have picked up 16 points in 12 games – 4 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses.

Villa, also, have been in fine form under Bruce; they have picked up 25 points in his 13 games in charge – 7 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. As a result of this form, they are now just six points shy of a coveted play-off position.

The last time these two sides met, Villa won 3-1, but the scoreline makes it sound a lot easier than it actually was. Monday’s game will be just a tricky as both sides will be desperate to go away with all 3 points.

Here is our predicted Villa XI for the match: