As the season really begins to move through the gears in the Premier League, we have one team yet to win in the league taking on a team coming into this weekend on the back of back-to-back victories.
Aston Villa remain winless after five league games so far this season, as well as suffering defeat in the EFL Cup, but they come into this one on the back of a slender 1-0 defeat of Bologna in the opening game of their UEFA Europa League league phase campaign.
Fulham, on the other hand, have returned from the September international break with a fortunate defeat of Leeds United due to a late Gabriel Gudmundsson own goal before then turning around a one-goal deficit to defeat local rivals Brentford at Craven Cottage last weekend.
The Sporting News brings you the latest tips and odds as the Cottagers travel to Birmingham to face the Villains this weekend.
Aston Villa vs. Fulham: Who Will Win?
With home advantage and now a feeling of renewed hope after an important victory in midweek, a stirring atmosphere should help Villa over the line for a first three points of the domestic campaign. Fulham will make things awkward with an abundance of attacking talent, though.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Aston Villa vs. Fulham
Aston Villa 2-1 Fulham
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Aston Villa vs. Fulham Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will lineup this week. Unai Emery has a small squad, despite late summer signings, so may not want to change after a midweek win, while Marco Silva must surely be tempted to start club-record signing Kevin.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs. Fulham
(4-2-3-1) Emiliano Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Maatsen — McGinn, Kamara — Guessand, Rogers, Emi Buendia — Malen
Fulham predicted lineup vs. Aston Villa
(4-2-3-1) Leno (GK) — Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson — Lukic, Berge — Wilson, King, Iwobi — Rodrigo Muniz
Aston Villa vs. Fulham Odds
Aston Villa are the slight favourites with the bookmakers, priced up at 27/20 with Fulham underdogs and out at 5/2. The draw is priced up at 9/4.
Our score prediction is for Aston Villa to win 2-1 but here’s the best odds available for five of the likeliest results for this match.
| Result | Odds | Bet with |
|---|---|---|
| Draw 1-1 | 11/2 | SpreadEx |
| Aston Villa 1-0 | 191/25 | Betfair |
| Draw 0-0 | 8/1 | Bet Victor |
| Aston Villa 2-1 | 9/1 | Bet365 |
| Fulham 1-0 | 9/1 | Bet365 |
Aston Villa vs. Fulham Team News
- Both Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho are yet to break into the starting eleven at Villa Park and, despite an indifferent performance, a win in midweek means they should remain on the bench for this weekend, too.
- The Villains made a couple of changes at the back in that game, with Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen coming in, whilst Donyell Malen came in to start ahead of Ollie Watkins up-front.
- Fulham have yet to hand a start to their aforementioned club-record signing Kevin, with the likes of Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson set to keep their spots in the wing for this one.
- Up-front, Rodrigo Muniz is currently in ahead of Mexico international Raul Jimenez, whilst youth product Josh King is in ahead of Emile Smith Rowe in the attacking midfield role.
Aston Villa vs. Fulham Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for this clash include Aston Villa to win (5/4), over 2.5 goals (11/10), Sasa Lukic to be carded (13/8), John McGinn to have a shot on target (15/8), both teams to score (4/5), over 9.5 corners (8/13) and over 3.5 cards (8/15), which comes to overall odds of 53.4/1 with Sky Bet.
How to watch Aston Villa vs. Fulham: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Sunday, September 28
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham England
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go