The stakes are high with the final game of 2024 fast approaching for both Aston Villa and Brighton. A victory for the hosts could see them climb back into the Premier League’s top 6, while Brighton, despite their recent disappointing form, could close the gap on the European spots.
Aston Villa Team News
There is a stark contrast between Aston Villa’s home and away form this season. As visitors, their performances have been dismal, akin to Borussia Dortmund’s struggles on the road. Five consecutive losses in away matches have seen Villa slip significantly down the table. However, at home, the team has been nearly flawless. The Villains have won their last three league games at Villa Park and have suffered just one defeat as hosts in the Premier League—against Arsenal early in the season. It’s becoming increasingly clear that home matches are crucial to Aston Villa’s success this year, and with such a strong record at home, they will be feeling confident ahead of their match against Brighton.
Brighton Team News
Brighton’s winless streak stretched to six matches following their recent 0-0 draw at home against Brentford – a game that saw over 30 goal attempts yet ended in a baffling goalless result. Manager Fabian Hürzeler has acknowledged that the atmosphere in the locker room is far from ideal, and with another tough away trip ahead, the situation could worsen. The Seagulls have won just one of their last five away games, suffering two losses in the process. More concerning is their failure to win any of their last three away league fixtures. With such a record, pressure will be mounting on Brighton as they face one of the league’s strongest home performers.
Head-to-Head-Games
Brighton won the most recent head-to-head encounter with Aston Villa, but overall, it is Villa that holds a clear advantage in their meetings. Prior to that, Aston Villa had won five consecutive matches against Brighton, with the latest fixture at Villa Park ending in a dominant 6-1 victory for the hosts.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Aston Villa | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | -2 | 32 | LWLDW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 28 | LDDDD |
Aston Villa – Brighton Betting Prediction
For this game, I’m backing Aston Villa to win. Their form at Villa Park has been impressive overall, and they’ll surely want to finish the year on a high note while potentially reclaiming a spot in the top 6. Brighton’s recent mediocre performances, coupled with their failure to win in their last few matches and a poor head-to-head record against Villa, make this choice feel like a no-brainer. While it’s true that Brighton will eventually regain their form, I highly doubt that turnaround will begin at Villa Park.
Betting Tip: Aston Villa To Win
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 2.03
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