Aston Villa v Brighton betting tips: Seagulls first up for Gerrard

Two goalless games for Brighton have been followed by three with at least two goals and over 2.5 is a possibility here at 21/20.  

Villa have either led or had a share of the spoils in their last two home games and a double chance bet on Villa or draw pays 2/9 while Brighton can be backed to come on strong and take the second 45 at 21/10.  

Aston Villa v Brighton head-to-head 

This is only the ninth time these two sides have faced off and it is Villa who hold a slender 3-1 head-to-head advantage, with the other four contests ending in a draw.  

Their most recent encounter at the Amex is the only time both teams have failed to score in this fixture and it is 4/5 for usual service to be resumed while a score draw can be backed at 16/5.  

The last two fixtures played between these two at Villa Park have ended 2-1 to either side and a repeat of that scoreline in favour of the hosts is 17/2.  

For Brighton to take the three points back to the south coast by the same score, you can get 9/1 in Aston Villa v Brighton betting tips.  

Aston Villa v Brighton key battles 

Even though the main prize eluded Gerrard during his playing career, the Liverpool legend knows all about the Premier League and will be confident he can set his side up for success.  

However, in Potter he comes up against an astute tactical mind and it will be intriguing to see how he measures up against one of England’s brightest coaches. 

The first task for Gerrard is to sure-up the Villa defence that have conceded 20 goals so far this term.  

They have the third worst defence in the league and have let in three or more in three of their last four Premier League fixtures.  

You can get 7/4 for Brighton to score two or more while they are 23/20 to grab the first goal of the game.

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