Brighton vs Aston Villa: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

• Date: Wednesday, 03 December 2025

• Kick-off: 19:30 GMT

• Venue: The American Express Community Stadium

Brighton & Hove Albion come into this match with a strong run of form, having secured three wins in their last five games. Their recent victories against Nottingham Forest and Brentford show they can handle both home and away challenges effectively. With a solid defensive record and the attacking prowess of Danny Welbeck, Brighton will look to exploit any weaknesses in Aston Villa's backline.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, have been equally impressive, winning four out of their last five matches. Their ability to secure victories against tough opponents like Manchester City and Bournemouth suggests they are in good shape. However, their loss to Liverpool indicates they can be vulnerable at times. This match promises to be a close contest, with both teams likely to push for a win.

Brighton & Hove Albion have been in fine form recently, winning three of their last five matches. Their victories against Nottingham Forest and Brentford, coupled with a solid draw against Crystal Palace, show a team that's confident and capable of grinding out results. The only blemish on their record is a loss to Manchester United, but overall, their recent performances suggest they are in good spirits and ready to take on Aston Villa.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Leeds United (H)
• Loss: 2-4 vs Manchester United (A)

Aston Villa have been on a roll, securing four wins in their last five games. Their recent victories against Wolves, Leeds United, and even Manchester City highlight a team that's hitting its stride at the right time. The only hiccup was a loss to Liverpool, but that seems more like an anomaly than a trend. Aston Villa will be looking to continue their winning ways against Brighton.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Wolves (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Leeds United (A)

• Win: 4-0 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Liverpool (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Manchester City (H)

The head-to-head record between Brighton and Aston Villa has been mixed recently. Aston Villa secured a convincing 3-0 victory in their most recent encounter in April 2025, but before that, the teams played out a 2-2 draw in December 2024. Brighton managed a narrow 1-0 win in May 2024, but Villa had previously dominated with a 6-1 thrashing in September 2023. This suggests that while Villa have had some big wins, Brighton can also hold their own in this fixture.

Recent Premier League Results

• Brighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Aston Villa (02 Apr 2025)

• Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion (30 Dec 2024)

• Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Aston Villa (05 May 2024)

• Aston Villa 6-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (30 Sep 2023)

• Aston Villa 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (28 May 2023)

• Adam Webster (Knee) - Out

• Solly March (Knee) - Out

• Tom Watson (Discomfort) - Doubt

• James Milner (Muscle) - Doubt

• Kaoru Mitoma (Foot) - Doubt

• Tyrone Mings (Hamstring) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Wieffer (DF), Dunk (DF), van Hecke (DF), Kadıoğlu (DF), Gómez (MF), Ayari (MF), Minteh (MF), Rutter (MF), De Cuyper (MF), Welbeck (AT)

Brighton are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Verbruggen in goal and a back four of Dunk, van Hecke, Kadıoğlu, and Wieffer. The midfield will be anchored by Gómez and Ayari , with Minteh, Rutter, and Cuyper providing creativity and support to striker Welbeck, who will be looking to exploit any gaps in the Villa defence.

• Predicted lineup: Martínez (GK), Cash (DF), Konsa (DF), Torres (DF), Digne (DF), Kamara (MF), Tielemans (MF), McGinn (MF), Rogers (MF), Buendía (MF), Malen (AT)

Aston Villa will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Martínez between the posts and a defensive line of Cash, Konsa, Digne, and Torres. The midfield duo of Kamara and Tielemans will provide stability, while Buendía, Rogers, and McGinn will look to control the game's tempo and feed the ball to striker Malen, who will be the focal point of their attack.

• Danny Welbeck vs Ezri Konsa: Welbeck's movement and finishing will be tested against Konsa's defensive solidity.

• Georginio Rutter vs Morgan Rogers: Rutter's control in midfield will be crucial against Rogers' dynamic play.

• Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion): Gómez's creativity and vision will be key to unlocking Aston Villa's defence.

• Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa): Kamara's ability to break up play and distribute the ball will be vital for Villa's success.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa on Sky Sports Cricket at 19:30 GMT on Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Coral's is predicting that the score will be Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Aston Villa in this match

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