Aston Villa boss Dean Smith will be hoping for a calmer game than what he experienced in midweek, when his side drew 5-5 against Nottingham Forest in the game of the season so far in the Championship.
Smith's side host promotion rivals, Middlesbrough at Villa Park, where they face a stern test from a Boro side that will be looking to strengthen their grip on a place in the top six.
A win could see Villa move into the play-off positions, which Villa fans will be delighted to see, as they target a long-awaited return to the Premier League this season.
Tammy Abraham is sure to start after netting on four occasions against Forest, but Smith could be tempted to make changes to his starting XI after a poor defensive display against Aitor Karanka's side.
If Villa can pick up three points against Tony Pulis' team, then they will be a real threat to the promotion-chasing pack this season.
But how do we expect Smith's side to line-up against Boro on Saturday?
Find out here.....
Orjan Nyland has come in for criticism but he may well stay in the side for now.
Villa's cult hero has been ever-present in the starting XI this season and is set to start this weekend against Boro.
Hutton will be keen to add to his goal tally this season but could be restricted this weekend with Middlesbrough posing more of an attacking threat going forward compared to some of the teams Hutton has had more joy against.
The Villa skipper is another guaranteed starter for Dean Smith's side.
If Aston Villa are to have any chance of gaining promotion this season, they will need Chester to be fit throughout the season so that he can be relied upon in the centre of the Villa defence.
Tuanzebe has impressed in his debut season in the Championship.
The on-loan Manchester United youngster faces a tough challenge this weekend when he is likely to come up against either Britt Assombalonga or Jordan Hugill who will pose a real threat to a potential clean sheet for Smith's team this weekend.
Taylor has nailed down the left-back spot in the Villa squad since being recalled by Dean Smith.
He will look to retain his place in the starting XI ahead of a potentially season-defining festive period which could make or break Aston Villa's promotion chances.
McGinn has been Villa's player of the season so far.
Many questioned whether he would be able to cope in the Championship but he has certainly silenced those doubters.
McGinn's creativity in the midfield has been crucial to their recent good run of form and he will play a crucial part in their promotion push this season.
Grealish has struggled to replicate the form he had shown last season which saw him linked with Premier League side, Tottenham.
But he has looked like a completely different player under the management of Dean Smith and he will be confident of building on some recent impressive performances in his new role in the Villa starting XI.
On his day, he is Villa's most creative player.
Hourihane has the ability to play a crucial role in Villa's promotion push this season but he will have to be more consistent going forward, as he has the ability to change the outcome of games on his own and has already shown glimpses of that this season.
Bolasie is looking like a better player each week which will be pleasing to see for Villa fans.
He has struggled for match fitness this season but looks to be building up to his best under Dean Smith since he took over at the club.
The winger has a point to prove after his career has somewhat stalled in recent seasons.
El Ghazi has made a slow start to life at Villa Park since his move to the club in the summer.
But he gave Villa supporters a glimpse of his quality by scoring in the 5-5 draw with Nottingham Forest in midweek and could potentially replace Jonathan Kodjia in Dean Smith's side this weekend.
Villa's go-to man for goals.
Abraham has been receiving large amounts of praise this season for his impressive goalscoring record.
He netted an astonishing four goals against Nottingham Forest in midweek and will be Villa's main attacking threat going forward this weekend against Middlesbrough.