Brighton ended their seven match unbeaten run across all competitions as the Seagulls were knocked out of the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday
Brighton vs Aston Villa Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Premier League action continues on Wednesday night as Brighton welcomes Aston Villa to the Amex Stadium. Can the Villians build on their impressive winning streak? Has Villa’s warm-weather training had the desired effect?
Brighton Preview & Form
Brighton ended their seven match unbeaten run across all competitions as the Seagulls were knocked out of the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday by Nottingham Forest on penalties. The Seagulls would now put their focus on qualifying for European competitions next season with Fabian Huzeler’s side unbeaten in their last five league matches, winning four and playing a draw. The Seagulls are in a good spot in the race of European competitions, as they come into this game sitting seventh in the Premier League standings with 47 points, two points behind the top four. Their recent form has been strong.
Fabian Huzeler’s side are enjoying good form at the Amex Stadium, having won each of their last three home league games with two or more goals scored in the game. Their defense has looked vulnerable, having conceded at least one goal in 11 of their 14 home matches
Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa are enjoying a remarkable run of form recently, with the Villians having won each of their last six matches across all competitions. Last weekend, Unai Emery’s side booked their place in the FA Cup semifinals by beating Championship side Preston on Sunday, thanks to a remarkable performance from Marcus Rashford. Villa will travel south on the back of a narrow 1-0 victory over Brentford at the Brentford Community Stadium. Currently, Villa sits ninth in the Premier League standings with 45 points, four points behind fourth-place Chelsea.
Unai Emery’s side will now aim to win back-to-back away league matches for the first time since the start of the New Year. The Villians have scored in ten of their 14 away matches
Brighton vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Brighton: B. Verbruggen (GK), J. Hinshelwood, J.P van Hecke, A. Webster, P. Estupinian, D. Gomez, C. Baleba, K. Mitoma, G. Rutter, Y. Minteh, J. Pedro
Aston Villa: E. Martinez (GK), M. Cash, E. Konsa, T. Mings, I. Maatsen, Y. Tielemans, J. McGinn, M. Rogers, M. Rashford, L. Bailey, O. Watkins
Brighton vs Aston Villa Match Stats
Brighton
69% of matches had over 2.5 goals.
Conceded at least one goal in 11 of their 14 home matches.
Scored 2 goals or more in each of their last 5 matches.
Last 8 matches had 3 or more goals.
Aston Villa
66% of matches had over 2.5 goals.
Scored in 10 of their 14 away matches.
Brighton vs Aston Villa H2H Record (Last Five Games)
In their last five Premier League encounters, Aston Villa have secured four victories against Brighton & Hove Albion, with one match ending in a draw. Here are the details:
- December 30, 2024: Premier League – Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
- May 5, 2024: Premier League – Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Aston Villa
- September 30, 2023: Premier League – Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
- May 28, 2023: Premier League – Aston Villa 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
- November 13, 2022: Premier League – Brighton & Hove Albion 1-2 Aston Villa
These results highlight Aston Villa's recent dominance over Brighton in their Premier League matchups.
Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction Betting Tips
Both sides have demonstrated strong attacking threat this season in the league and we think the match will end in a high scoring result. Also, Villa have won two of their last three visit to the Amex Stadium.
Bet:
- Aston Villa to Win
- Both Teams to Score (Yes)
- Over 2.5 Goals.
