Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview
The Premier League returns after the international break and an FA Cup weekend that saw both sides in action. Matthew O’Regan has his Brighton vs Aston Villa prediction preview. The two sides met in an exciting clash at Villa Park in December, with a late Tariq Lamptey equaliser seeing the game end 2-2. Villa are somewhat of a bogey side for Albion, with last seasons 1-0 loss at the Amex the only time the Villains have lost to Brighton.
Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction: Seagulls To Soar Once More
England, Premier League, Wednesday , April 2nd, 19:45 (UK)
Two sides embroiled in a battle for European football meet on the South Coast as Brighton host Aston Villa at the AMEX. After the 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Nottingham Forest, inquisitions were made at Brighton, with the prospect of European football seemingly a million miles away.
However, since this game, Brighton have looked a shadow of the team from that fateful afternoon. Back-to-back home wins against Chelsea followed, before a 0-4 win at Southampton and 2-1 home win against Bournemouth. A last gasp Danny Welbeck goal saw The Seagulls win in the FA Cup against Newcastle and then a last minute Joao Pedro penalty saw them finally beat Fulham in the Premier League. The 2-2 draw at Manchester City thwarted the winning form – a run that has seen them lifted to seven in the league, just two points off the top four.
While the performances against Chelsea and Manchester City were typical of Brighton who excel against the ‘big six’, the wins over Bournemouth and Fulham epitomised the new-look Brighton. Prior to the victory over Bournemouth, The Seagulls had only beaten the ‘big’ six at home in the league, defeating Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham but now looked to have turned a corner. Albion possess fantastic pace and power in attacking areas and have developed a ruthless side in front of goal.
Aston Villa sit two points behind their hosts and have won four on the bounce in all competitions. While at Villa Park, Unai Emery’s side have been impressive, losing just once and ranking fifth for points, they have struggled on the road. Only the bottom four, Everton and Spurs have taken fewer than their 17 points away from home, while only the bottom four have conceded more.
Villa also tend to struggle when playing two games in a short space of time, taking considerably less points after Champions League exploits. While this game is a week before the away game at PSG, it comes sandwiched in between the away FA Cup clash at Preston and the home tie with third place Nottingham Forest.
The visitors poor away record coupled with the hosts strong run of form makes Brighton a nice price to extend their home winning run.
- Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction: Brighton To Win (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 2.00
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 10/10 (TRACKED BET)
Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction odds via bet365 as at 15:00 March 26th, 2025. Odds may now differ.
Brighton vs Aston Villa Team News: Brighton injury issues easing off slowly
Brighton’s injury issues have been well documented this season. No team has suffered more injuries than The Seagulls. While long-term absentees Jason Steele, Igor Julio, Ferdi Kadioglu and Tariq Lamptey are expected to miss out, Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Matt O’Riley and Solly March could be available.
Aston Villa have considerably less injuries than the Seagulls. Only Ross Barkley is confirmed out while Ollie Watkins has a knock but could be fit.
Brighton possible starting lineup:
Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Gomez, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro
Aston Villa possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Tielemans, Kamara; Mcginn, Rogers, Asensio; Rashford
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