West Bromwich Albion have failed to win at Villa Park since 1982, although Roy Hodgson's side could be forgiven for believing this fixture represents a decent chance to bring that dismal run to an end, especially if their opponents defend like they did against Manchester City last Saturday. The return of James Collins to the centre of the Villa defence should make a difference. Hodgson's main selection dilemma is whether to start Peter Odemwingie, who came off the bench to score against Wolves last week. Zoltan Gera is expected to be among the substitutes. Stuart James

Venue Villa Park, Saturday 3pm

Tickets £25-43 (0800 6120970)

Last season Aston Villa 2 West Bromwich 1

Referee Phil Dowd

This season's matches 6 Y28, R0, 4.67 cards per game

Odds Aston Villa 10-11 West Bromwich 10-3 Draw 12-5

Aston Villa

Subs from Guzan, N'Zogbia, Albrighton, Cuéllar, Heskey, Herd, Clark, Weimann, Gardner, Delfouneso, Lowry, Baker

Doubtful None

Injured Jenas (achilles, 5 Nov), Lichaj (hip, Jan)

Suspended None

Form guide LWDDDD

Disciplinary record Y17 R0

Leading scorer Agbonlahor 4

West Bromwich

Subs from Fulop, Shorey, Morrison, Gera, Dorrans, Cox, Tchoyi, Fortuné, Daniels, Dawson, Jara, McAuley

Doubtful None

Injured None

Suspended None

Form guide WDDLWL

Disciplinary record Y11 R0

Leading scorer Long 3

Match pointers

• Of the 10 Premier League meetings between these sides, six have ended in 2-1 wins (five for Villa and one for Albion) while the other four have all been drawn

• Villa have lost just two of their last 16 top-flight games, although one of those was against Albion in April

• Albion have been caught offside more times (34) than any other side

• Villa have used the fewest players (19) in the division so far this season

• This will be Albion's 100th match away from home in the Premier League