Aston Villa will face Brentford, Middlesbrough and Bristol City in the Championship during the festive period.
Brentford v Aston Villa (December 26, 2017)
Aston Villa have recovered from their slow start to the season, and their recent results and performances suggest that they could launch a challenge for the automatic promotion places.
Brentford at home will provide a stiff challenge, but Steve Bruce’s side should be able to pick up all three points from the encounter.
Prediction: Brentford 0-2 Aston Villa
Middlesbrough v Aston Villa (December 30, 2017)
Middlesbrough were expected to end up in the top two of the Championship this season, but Garry Monk’s side could well miss out on the playoffs.
Boro will be up for this game, and the Riverside Stadium faithful will make it hard for Villa. The Villans would do well to come away from Middlesbrough with a point.
Prediction: Middlesbrough 1-0 Aston Villa
Aston Villa v Bristol City (January 1, 2018)
Villa could make a real statement of intent if they get the better of Bristol City at Villa Park.
City are aiming to finish in the top two of the Championship this season, and getting three points off them would be massive for the home team.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Bristol City
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