Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The last encounter between the Seagulls and the Villans ended as a draw.

Brighton and Hove Albion are all set to host Aston Villa in match week 30 of the English Premier League 2024-25 season. Both teams have a chance to make it to the top four of the league table with a win here. The Seagulls are in seventh place after winning 12 games in 29 league matches. The Villans are in the ninth spot.

Brighton will be at home this time around to face the Villans. The Seagulls scored a late equaliser to secure a draw the last time they took on Aston Villa. Although they had a good attack, it was not enough in the end, and both sides settled for a draw. Brighton at home will be looking to turn things around.

Aston Villa are coming in after securing a crucial win in their FA Cup tie. This will keep the Villans confident despite being an away game. Their players are slowly getting back to their form and finding positive results for Aston Villa. This time around, they might pull off a better performance than the Seagulls here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Falmer, England
• Stadium: American Express Stadium
• Date: Thursday, April 3
• Kick-off Time: 00:15 IST / Wednesday, April 2: 18:45 GMT/ 13:45 ET/ 10:45 PT
• Referee: Stuart Attwell
• VAR: In use

Form:

Brighton: W-W-W-D-D

Aston Villa: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Joao Pedro (Brighton)

The hosts will be relying on Joao Pedro to lead their attacking front once again. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward has 14 goal involvements in 23 Premier League games this season. Pedro might emerge as the game-changer for his side against the Villans. It is not going to be an easy contest for them.

Marco Asensio (Aston Villa)

The Spanish winger has been consistent with his performances for the Villans. Alongside Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins, Marco Asensio is going to be a big threat to the opponent’s defence. Asensio has already led the Villans to some important wins and might be looking to come up with a similar performance here.

Marco Asensio scores goals.@adidas || #UpTheVilla pic.twitter.com/F8MLlDiG4L

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 13, 2025

Match Facts

• Brighton have won just one of their last five EPL home games against the Villans.
• They have won each of their last three Premier League games at the Amex Stadium.
• Aston Villa have won two of their last three league games.

Brighton vs Aston Villa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Aston Villa to win @23/10 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 Star Sports
• Marco Asensio to score @9/1 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

Brighton will be without the services of Igor, James Milner and six more players as they have injuries.

Ross Barkley is injured and will not be in action for Aston Villa.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Brighton won: 2

Aston Villa won: 7

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Verbruggen (GK); Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Kamara, Teilemans; Asensio, McGinn, Rashford; Watkins

Match Prediction

Even though the Seagulls have a positive record at home in their last few games, it should be Aston Villa who are likely to secure three points.

Prediction: Brighton 2-3 Aston Villa

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, Sporty TV

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