Brighton could end the night in the top four if they beat Aston Villa in the Premier League.
The Seagulls come into this one riding a four-match unbeaten surge that has lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table. During that run, they have found the net seven times and conceded only once, tightening things up at the back while maintaining their attacking spark. It's a spell of form that mirrors their fortress-like record at the Amex, where they have yet to lose a league match this season.
Aston Villa arrive in similarly buoyant mood. After stumbling out of the blocks early in the campaign, Unai Emery's side have steadied themselves brilliantly, winning four of their last five to climb into fourth place, two points clear of Brighton heading into this midweek clash.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa prediction: Who will win?
It promises to be a tightly balanced contest. Both sides arrive in excellent nick: Brighton are unbeaten in their last four outings and haven't tasted defeat at the Amex in 10 straight matches, while Aston Villa roll in with five consecutive wins across all competitions.
Even with Brighton's stellar home form, Villa have historically punched above their weight on this ground. Since the Seagulls came up to the top flight, the visitors have left with three wins, two draws, and only a single loss.
Taking all that into account, we're going against the bookmaker odds and backing Unai Emery's men to edge this one.
Head-to-Head Record: Brighton vs. Aston Villa
- Aston Villa have turned into something of a thorn in Brighton's side lately, with the Seagulls managing just one win in their last eight Premier League clashes against the Midlands outfit.
- Villa strolled to a 3-0 victory in this fixture last season - a repeat scoreline on Wednesday would be a surprise even given the recent trend of this matchup.
Brighton vs. Aston Villa: Form Guide
Brighton – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Nottingham Forest 0-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- Brighton 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton (Premier League)
- Brighton 3-0 Brentford (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Brighton (League Cup)
Aston Villa – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Aston Villa 1-0 Wolves (Premier League)
- Aston Villa 2-1 Young Boys (Europa League)
- Leeds United 1-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
- Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Europa League)
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Brighton vs. Aston Villa Final Score Prediction
Brighton have built a reputation as one of the league's most entertaining sides. When they're involved, goals tend to flow, making another high-scoring affair a tempting betting angle.
That being said, we back Villa to stand up to the Seagulls' attacking flair and outscore them at the Amex.
Our Score Prediction: Brighton 2-3 Aston Villa (17/2 with Bet365)
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Brighton vs. Aston Villa Team News, Injury Latest
Brighton Team News
- Brighton remain without long-term absentee Adam Webster, who continues his recovery from a knee problem and looks set to miss the remainder of the campaign.
- Long term absentee Solly March edges closer to a comeback after months on the sidelines, but mid-December appears the more realistic target. This fixture is likely to come too soon for James Milner and Kaoru Mitoma as they work their way back to fitness.
Aston Villa Team News
- Villa's concerns are far more straightforward. Tyrone Mings is the only notable absentee, with the defender still out nursing a thigh injury.
Brighton vs. Aston Villa Lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at Amex Stadium, with Ollie Watkins restored to the XI in place of Donyell Malen, who failed to take his chance against Wolves.
Brighton predicted lineup to play Aston Villa
(4-2-3-1) Verbruggen (GK) — Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu — Baleba, Ayari — Minteh, Rutter, Gomez — Welbeck
Aston Villa predicted lineup to play Brighton
(4-2-3-1) Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne — Kamara, Tielemans — McGinn, Rogers, Buendia — Watkins
Brighton vs. Aston Villa Odds: Who is the favourite to win?
- Brighton to Win: 6/5 with Ladbrokes
- Aston Villa to Win: 23/10 with Bet365
- Draw: 5/2 with AK Bets
Bet Builder Tips: Brighton vs. Aston Villa
Our bet builder tip for Brighton vs. Aston Villa is for Aston Villa to win, total goals over 2.5, Both Team To Score (BTTS) and Boubacar Kamara to be shown a card. That came in at 15.5/1 on Paddy Power at the time of writing.
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Brighton vs. Aston Villa TV channel and live stream
Here's all the key information on how to watch Brighton vs. Aston Villa at Amex Stadium tonight.
- Date: Wednesday, December 3
- Venue: Amex Stadium, Brighton & Hove
- Time: 7:30 p.m. GMT
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports