Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction – Premier League

With 12 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses, the visitors are positioned 9th with 45 points. Recently, they triumphed over Brentford with a scoreline of 0-1, following a previous loss against Crystal Palace (4-1). Aston Villa’s performance has tended to lean on home advantage, showcasing a weaker away record—5 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses in the last 30 games, scoring 16 and conceding 27. In contrast, they have achieved 10 wins and 5 draws at home, netting 29 goals whilst conceding just 14. Their most recent FA Cup tie resulted in a resounding 0-3 away win against Preston North End. In their last 10 league away matches, Aston Villa recorded just 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses, gathering a mere 7 points from a possible 30. An interesting note is that the most frequent result at half-time during their matches has been 1-0, occurring in 5 of their 15 games. The team has allowed goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, exhibiting defensive frailties, although they have managed to score in 9 of the last 10 fixtures. In 29 league games, they achieved 4 comebacks after conceding the first goal in 16 such instances.

Aston Villa arrive in high spirits after their FA Cup victory over Preston. In the last Premier League match, the visitors won against Brentford 0-1. They typically employ a 4-3-3 formation, favouring a quick and consistent transition style. Key players include Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford, and Ollie Watkins, who pose significant threats in the attacking third. The attacking strategy often utilises the left flank, taking advantage of the width provided by Lucas Digne. All players are available for selection for this match.