Aston Villa vs Brighton Prediction and Betting Tips 20th November 2021
Aston Villa vs Brighton Prediction and Betting Tips 20th November 2021
Aston Villa host Brighton at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday, with both sides having contrasting seasons so far.
Aston Villa has been woeful of late, having lost their last five league games on the trot. New boss Steven Gerrard’s side are currently 16th in the table, two points off the relegation zone. They will hope to turn things around with a win against Brighton.
Brighton, on the other hand, has had a strong season so far. Graham Potter’s side is currently seventh in the league, however, they haven’t managed to win any of their last seven games across all competitions. They will hope to bounce back with a win against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Aston Villa vs Brighton Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides have faced each other four times in the Premier League in recent history, with both teams registering one win over the other.
- Brighton are tied for the fourth best defense in the league, having conceded only 12 goals from their 11 games so far.
- Aston Villa, on the other hand, have the third-worst defence in the league, having conceded 20 goals from their 11 games.
- However, both teams have struggled in front of goals this season. Brighton has only scored 12 goals, while Aston Villa has managed to find the back of the net 14 times.
Aston Villa vs Brighton Prediction
Brighton’s resilient defense should be enough to thwart anything that Aston Villa can throw at them. However, both sides will have their fair share of injury issues to deal with ahead of the game.
As for Brighton, Robert Sanchez will miss the game due to suspension. Dan Burn is a doubt for the game, while Enock Mwepu, Danny Welbeck and Steven Alzate are all out injured.
Given the form that the two sides are in, Saturday’s game is sure to be a tight fixture, however, Brighton should do enough to come away with a victory.
Prediction: Aston Villa 0-1 Brighton
Aston Villa vs Brighton Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Brighton Win
Tip 2 – Both teams to score – NO (Both teams are amongst the lowest-scoring teams in the Premier League. Brighton has one of the best defensive records in the Premier League and should be able to keep a clean-sheet against Aston Villa).
