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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Premier League Betting Preview: Brighton vs Aston Villa

Brighton host Aston Villa at American Express Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Wednesday 3 December.

Seagulls Look Capable of Landing Victory

There’s a strong case for siding with Brighton when it comes to the Full-Time Result betting market. We think that Fabian Hurzeler's team could prove too strong for Aston Villa and odds of +115 are attractive.

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Villa Beat Brighton in Pair’s Last Meeting

Brighton have triumphed in their last three Premier League home games. Most recently, they won away from home when beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at City Ground. The Seagulls had 49% of possession and five shots on target, with Maxim De Cuyper and Stefanos Tzimas scoring one goal apiece.

Aston Villa have won their previous three league games. The latest was a 1-0 home triumph at Villa Park against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Birmingham outfit had 53% possession and six shots on goal, with Boubacar Kamara scoring the winner in the 67th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Villa had the upper hand in the last clash between these sides. At American Express Stadium, they recorded a 3-0 away victory over Brighton. Villa have six wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with two draws and two Brighton triumphs also happening.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Aston Villa logo Aston Villa 21 13 4 4 33 24 9 33:24 43
11 Brighton logo Brighton 21 7 8 6 31 28 3 31:28 29
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Brighton – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 12.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Brighton have had 50.8% possession, 446.1 passes and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the Seagulls have conceded 1.2 goals from 11.7 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.0 corners.

Danny Welbeck is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Maxim De Cuyper and Diego Gomez both have 2. Leading assistor is Yankuba Minteh with 4, while goalie Bart Verbruggen has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Aston Villa – Last 10 League Games

Villa have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, averaging 3.9 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 1.6 goals. Unai Emery's side average 52.5% possession, 422.1 passes, 4.7 corners taken and 5.6 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 12.8 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia and Donyell Malen have scored 3 goals, followed by Matty Cash with 2. Lucas Digne has clocked up 3 assists, with Emiliano Martinez keeping 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Brighton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen (GK), Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Ferdi Kadioglu, Carlos Baleba, Diego Gomez, Yankuba Minteh, Brajan Gruda, Maxim De Cuyper, Stefanos Tzimas.

Aston Villa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marco Bizot (GK), Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Evann Guessand, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins.

Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Brighton vs Aston Villa picks, including our main match prediction, top corners bet, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Brighton should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this Premier League game, with odds of +115 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.

We’re always monitoring the Premier League team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Brighton vs Aston Villa league stats:

  • Brighton have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Brighton have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Brighton have won 3 consecutive games at home.
Brighton to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 46.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 50-55%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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For those that think Brighton will be able to oblige with a victory along with achieving a shut out, then we recommend backing them to win along with the BTTS No option at bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Brighton Brighton logo 1 - 0 Aston Villa logo Aston Villa

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Brighton which is available at odds of +750. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Rogers Over 0.5 Shots On Target +133 BetMGM logo

Morgan Rogers (Villa) has chalked up one or more shots on goal in three consecutive Premier League games on the road. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of +133 are now available.

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Danny Welbeck to Score +170 BetMGM logo

Danny Welbeck (Brighton) has found the net in three consecutive Premier League games on home soil. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +170 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Danny Welbeck Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -116 BetMGM logo

In four straight Brighton games, the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. The amount of corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -116.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Brighton Logo Brighton
Total
10.60 5.60 5.00
Home
8.70 4.30 4.40
Away
9.90 5.90 4.00
Aston Villa Logo Aston Villa
Total
10.30 4.70 5.60
Home
10.80 6.00 4.80
Away
10.20 4.80 5.40
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Brighton +115
Both Team To Score No +120
Shots On Target Morgan Rogers Over 0.5 +133

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Brighton vs Aston Villa Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Brighton Favourites to Win

With the bookmakers affording them a 44% chance of winning, Brighton might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +128 when it comes to this Premier League encounter. Aston Villa are seen as the most unlikely winner at +210.

Brighton are available at odds of -105 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Villa to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Over and Under 2.5 Goals are trading at a similar price. BTTS Yes is available at -161 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Ollie Watkins Top of First Goalscorer List

Ollie Watkins is priced at +400 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +160 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Ollie Watkins (Villa)
First
+160
Anytime
+400
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Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
First
+180
Anytime
+480
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Stefanos Tzimas (Brighton)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
Over 0.5
-222
Under 0.5
+123
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Ollie Watkins (Villa)
Over 0.5
-179
Under 0.5
+102
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Stefanos Tzimas (Brighton)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-111
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Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
Over 0.5
-143
Under 0.5
-120
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Player Shots
Ollie Watkins (Villa)
Over 2.5
+117
Under 2.5
-
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Stefanos Tzimas (Brighton)
Over 2.5
+114
Under 2.5
-
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Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
Over 2.5
+128
Under 2.5
-
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Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
Over 2.5
-133
Under 2.5
-
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Brighton Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Brighton have not lost at American Express Stadium in the past ten matches. The Seagulls have managed six wins and four draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Villa have secured four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

When the sides last met at American Express Stadium, Villa beat Brighton 3-0. Villa have landed victory in four of the past 7 H2H meetings at American Express Stadium, with Brighton securing a win along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Brighton logo Brighton Home Stats 6-4-0 3.40 2.10 1.30 8 2 9 1
Aston Villa logo Aston Villa Away Stats 4-2-4 2.00 1.00 1.00 4 6 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Brighton logo Brighton League Stats
Aston Villa logo Aston Villa League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Brighton vs Aston Villa Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Brighton vs Villa team news before placing your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups plus current injury reports.

Brighton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Aston Villa Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brighton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Bart Verbruggen
27 Mats Wieffer 6 Jan Paul van Hecke 5 Lewis Dunk 24 Ferdi Kadioglu
17 Carlos Baleba 25 Diego Gomez
11 Yankuba Minteh 8 Brajan Gruda 29 Maxim De Cuyper
9 Stefanos Tzimas
40 Marco Bizot
2 Matty Cash 4 Ezri Konsa 14 Pau Torres 22 Ian Maatsen
44 Boubacar Kamara 24 Amadou Onana
29 Evann Guessand 7 John McGinn 27 Morgan Rogers
11 Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brighton Substitutes

  • 13Jack Hinshelwood
  • 18Danny Welbeck
  • 19C. Kostoulas
  • 21Olivier Boscagli
  • 23Jason Steele
  • 34Joel Veltman
  • 42Diego Coppola
  • 49Joe Knight
  • 58Nehemiah Oriola

Aston Villa Substitutes

  • 3V. Nilsson Lindeloef
  • 8Youri Tielemans
  • 10Emiliano Buendia
  • 12Lucas Digne
  • 16Andres Garcia
  • 17Donyell Malen
  • 19Jadon Sancho
  • 26Lamare Bogarde
  • 60Ronnie Hollingshead

Previous Brighton Lineups

30 Nov Premier League
Nott’m Forest 0-2 Brighton
22 Nov Premier League
Brighton 2-1 Brentford
09 Nov Premier League
Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton
01 Nov Premier League
Brighton 3-0 Leeds
29 Oct EFL Cup
Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
25 Oct Premier League
Man United 4-2 Brighton

Previous Aston Villa Lineups

30 Nov Premier League
Aston Villa 1-0 Wolverhampton
27 Nov Europa League
Aston Villa 2-1 Young Boys
23 Nov Premier League
Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa
09 Nov Premier League
Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth
06 Nov Europa League
Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv
01 Nov Premier League
Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa

Injuries & Suspensions

Brighton Injury Table
Type Name Info
Yankuba Minteh Thigh
Mats Wieffer Foot
Solly March Knee
Jeremy Sarmiento Other
Stefanos Tzimas Cruciate ligame
Adam Webster Knee
Aston Villa Injury Table
Type Name Info
Tyrone Mings Thigh
Boubacar Kamara Knee
Emiliano Martinez Calf
Amadou Onana Thigh
Ross Barkley Knee
Team Squads

Brighton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Fabian Hurzeler

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Bart Verbruggen 1 G 13 1170 13 0 0 0 1 0
Jan Paul van Hecke 6 D 13 1170 13 0 1 0 3 0
Lewis Dunk 5 D 13 1125 12 1 0 0 3 0
Yankuba Minteh 11 F 13 1118 13 0 1 4 0 0
Yasin Ayari 26 M 13 1052 11 2 1 0 0 0

Aston Villa Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Unai Emery

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Morgan Rogers 27 F 13 1156 13 0 3 2 2 0
Matty Cash 2 D 13 1146 13 0 2 0 3 0
Ezri Konsa 4 D 12 1055 12 0 0 0 0 1
John McGinn 7 M 13 994 13 0 1 1 2 0
Emiliano Martinez 23 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 1 0
England FlagPremier League Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 21 15 4 2 40:14 49
2 Man City 21 13 4 4 45:19 43
3 Aston Villa 21 13 4 4 33:24 43
4 Liverpool 21 10 5 6 32:28 35
5 Brentford 21 10 3 8 35:28 33
6 Newcastle 21 9 5 7 32:27 32
7 Man United 21 8 8 5 36:32 32
8 Chelsea 21 8 7 6 34:24 31
9 Fulham 21 9 4 8 30:30 31
10 Sunderland 21 7 9 5 21:22 30
11 Brighton 21 7 8 6 31:28 29
12 Everton 21 8 5 8 23:25 29
13 Crystal Palace 21 7 7 7 22:23 28
14 Tottenham 21 7 6 8 30:27 27
15 Bournemouth 21 6 8 7 34:40 26
16 Leeds 21 5 7 9 29:37 22
17 Nott’m Forest 21 6 3 12 21:34 21
18 West Ham 21 3 5 13 22:43 14
19 Burnley 21 3 4 14 22:41 13
20 Wolverhampton 21 1 4 16 15:41 7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 11 9 2 0 26:5 29
2 Man City 11 8 2 1 27:8 26
3 Aston Villa 10 8 1 1 18:8 25
4 Brentford 11 7 3 1 23:10 24
5 Newcastle 11 7 2 2 22:15 23
6 Sunderland 10 5 5 0 16:8 20
7 Fulham 11 6 2 3 19:13 20
8 Liverpool 10 6 2 2 15:10 20
9 Brighton 10 5 4 1 18:11 19
10 Bournemouth 11 5 4 2 16:11 19
11 Man United 10 5 3 2 18:13 18
12 Leeds 10 4 4 2 18:13 16
13 Chelsea 10 4 3 3 15:11 15
14 Everton 11 4 3 4 14:15 15
15 Crystal Palace 11 2 6 3 10:12 12
16 Nott’m Forest 10 3 1 6 12:17 10
17 Tottenham 10 2 3 5 12:12 9
18 Burnley 11 2 3 6 10:15 9
19 West Ham 11 2 1 8 13:25 7
20 Wolverhampton 10 1 1 8 10:23 4