Burnley came from behind to win 2-1 at Vicarage Road last Saturday with late goals from Jack Cork and Josh Brownhill.
After taking ten points from the last four games, Burnley will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.
In their last fixture, Steven Gerrard’s side beat already relegated Norwich City 2-0 at Villa Park with goals from Ollie Watkins and ex-Claret Danny Ings.
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Jay Rodriguez was withdrawn before the Watford game with a hamstring injury. He is a doubt for the Villa game.
Captain Ben Mee continues his rehabilitation from a leg injury.
Ashley Westwood suffered a bad ankle injury in the game at the London Stadium last month against West Ham United. He has had successful surgery and has started his recovery.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson has a long-term calf injury and misses out again.
Maxwel Cornet will be assessed before Saturday’s game.
Erik Pieters has missed the last ten games with a knee injury. He is close to a return to the squad.
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Jamaican international winger Leon Bailey was withdrawn in the first half of the Norwich City game.
Ex-Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson has missed recent games with a knock.
Kortney Hause has an abdominal injury. He hasn’t played since the win at Goodison Park in January.
Goalkeeper Indiana Vassilev has returned to Inter Miami on loan.