Aston Villa v Sunderland

Villa clear favourite as bookmakers split on Sunderland

Aston Villa are the clear market pick at about 54%, with the draw at roughly 25% and Sunderland at about 21%. The best prices sit at 1.77 for Villa and 3.90 for the draw, while Sunderland's 4.92 is the only outcome priced above fair. Shopping around matters most on the away side, where the spread between bookmakers is widest.

• FavouriteAston Villa are favoured at about 54%, well clear of the draw at about 25% and Sunderland at about 21%.
• Best priceThe best Villa price is 1.77 at Smarkets, an exchange price after commission, against an average of 1.72.
• DisagreementSunderland prices run from 4.00 to 4.92, a far wider spread than Villa's 1.65 to 1.77, so comparing bookmakers pays most on the away side.
• ValueOnly Sunderland shows a positive edge, about 5% at the best price of 4.92 at Smarkets after commission, while Villa and the draw are priced short of fair.
• PayoutAcross the 18 bookmakers the best available payout on the 1X2 ranges from about 89% to 97%, with Smarkets top of that range.

Written by AI from the 18 bookmaker prices on this page, not from team news, and not a prediction. Prices move; check the price at the bookmaker before you bet.