Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Aston Villa on Friday night. Read the match predictions to find out why a home win is the betting tip for this Championship clash. Brighton were 0-2 winners away to Bristol City in their last match while Aston Villa beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at home.
Brighton vs Aston Villa Preview
Brighton are still without Beram Kayal and Liam Rosenior who both have ankle injuries. Kazenga LuaLua and Richie Towell are nearing comebacks and Chris Hughton has a decision to make on the left between Jiri Skalak and Jamie Murphy. The return of winger Anthony Knockaert is a massive boost and he’ll be a tricky customer for the visiting full-backs.
Aston Villa welcome back Jordan Ayew from suspension but Ross McCormack is still banned. Mile Jedinak and top scorer Jonathan Kodjia face late fitness tests but the latter should make the starting XI. Micah Richards is injured and will join long-term absentee Ritchie de Laet on the sidelines.
Team Predictions Brighton vs Aston Villa
Brighton 4-4-2 formation: Stockdale; Bong, Dunk, Duffy, Bruno; Skalak, Sidwell, Stephens, Knockaert; Baldock, Murray
Aston Villa 4-3-2-1 formation: Gollini; Amavi, Baker, Chester, Hutton; Westwood, Gardner; Kodjia, Grealish, Adomah; Ayewtbc
Brighton vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
- Brighton have won 7 drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Aston Villa have won 3 drawn 6 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Brighton have scored an average of 1.7 goals and conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Aston Villa have scored an average of 1.0 goals and conceded an average of 0.9 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Brighton’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 2 of Aston Villa’s previous 10 matches
Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction
The Seagulls are flying high after four straight wins and they currently occupy second spot in the table. They’ve scored an impressive 9 goals without reply on their current winning run and are unbeaten in 10 Championship matches.
Aston Villa are enjoying a resurgence under new boss Steve Bruce but this will be their toughest test since he took the job. Up to 14th, they’re certainly moving in the right direction but Villa have kept just a single clean sheet in their last 8 matches and will have their defence put to the test here.
Brighton have kept 6 clean sheets from a possible 8 at home in the league and have been beaten only once in front of their home fans. The fact that they won so well without the inspirational Anthony Knockaert last time out indicates just how good a team they are. I’m tipping Chris Hughton’s men to have the edge here and inflict a first defeat on Steve Bruce as Aston Villa manager.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
BRIGHTON to win at 10/11 with William Hill
Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 goals at 4/6 with bet365
Correct Score Prediction
BRIGHTON 1-0 at 11/2 with William Hill
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