The Sky Blues, boosted by last week's superb 5-2 victory against Watford in which both Matty West and Sean Fraser both netted braces, are second in the table with Villa, who won 4-2 at Cardiff City in third place.
Greg Rioch's side are unbeaten in their opening six matches with three wins and three draws.
Kick off at Bodymoor Heath is at 11am.