Brighton & Hove Albion 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 on a strong run of form, having managed three victories in their last five games. Their recent wins against Nottingham Forest and Brentford show they can play well both at home and away. With a solid defensive record and the attacking abilities of Danny Welbeck, Brighton will look to exploit any weaknesses they can find in Aston Villa's backline.

Aston Villa, it's worth noting, have been equally impressive, winning four out of their last five games. Their ability to beat tough opponents like Manchester City and Leeds suggests they're in good shape. However, their loss to Liverpool indicates they can be vulnerable when attacked. This match looks like a close contest, with both teams likely to push for a victory.

Brighton have been in excellent form recently, winning three of their last five matches. Their wins against Nottingham Forest and Brentford, along with a good draw against Crystal Palace, show a team that's confident and capable of getting results. The only negative on their record is a defeat to Manchester United, but overall, their recent performances suggest they are in good spirits and ready to accept the challenge of playing 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 in fine fettle, securing four impressive wins out of five. Their recent victories against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds and Manchester City highlight a team that's hitting all the right notes. The only blemish was a loss to Liverpool, but that seems more like a one-off than part of a pattern. Aston Villa will be looking to continue this winning streak against Brighton.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (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. Aston Villa managed a convincing 3-0 victory in April, but before that, the teams played out a 2-2 draw last December. Brighton enjoyed a narrow 1-0 win in May 2024, but Villa had previously dominated with a 6-1 trouncing in 2023. This suggests that while Villa have had some big wins, Brighton have also had their moments.

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 & Hove Albion will likely adopt 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 Ayari and Gómez, with Rutter, Minteh, and De Cuyper providing support to their experienced striker Welbeck, who will be looking to exploit any gaps in the away side's 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 are expected to utilise a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Martínez between the sticks and a back four of Cash, Konsa, Digne, and Torres. The midfield duo of Kamara and Tielemans will provide stability, while Buendía, Rogers, and skipper McGinn will look to control tempo and feed the ball through to striker Malen, who could well be the main man on the day.

• Georginio Rutter vs Pau Torres: Rutter's movement and eye for goal will be tested against Torres' defensive solidity.

• Yasin Ayari vs Youri Tielemans: Ayari's control in the midfield will be a must-have against Tielemans' dynamic play.

• Danny Welbeck (Brighton & Hove Albion): Welbeck's years of experience and quality of finishing could be key to unlocking Aston Villa's defence.

• Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa): His ability to make tackles and to pick a pass 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

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

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