Aston Villa vs Leeds: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Aston Villa prepare to host Leeds on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Aston Villa, currently 3rd in the standings with 50 points from 26 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 28 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Leeds, sitting 15th with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Aston Villa and Leeds have favored Aston Villa, with Leeds claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Brighton, Aston Villa recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Martinez, Maatsen, Mings, Konsa, Bogarde, Luiz, Onana, Rogers , Buendia, Sancho, Watkins. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Leeds's last outing came against Chelsea, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Darlow, Bijol, Bornauw, Justin, Ampadu, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Rodon, Aaronson, Gruev, Nmecha. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Aston Villa are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Aston Villa and Leeds are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Aston Villa's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Leeds's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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