Aston Villa battle it out against Brighton & Hove Albion in Matchweek 19 of the Premier League on Tuesday, December 31st, at 1:15 AM IST. The match will be played at Villa Park in Birmingham. For those interested in placing bets, this Aston Villa vs Brighton betting tips guide offers valuable insights and analysis to help you make informed decisions for this exciting contest.
Aston Villa vs Brighton Betting Odds
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Match Details
Tournament/Series: Premier League 2024
Match: Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 1:15 AM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar (India), Sky Sports & TNT Sports (UK), NBC Sports (USA), SuperSport (Nigeria)
Aston Villa vs Brighton Preview
Matchday 19 brings us one exciting clash as Aston Villa welcomes Brighton & Hove Albion to Villa Park. Both teams are seeking to regain their fortunes after a series of consecutive losses, making this one of the most crucial encounters for the season goals.
Aston Villa
Emery's side started strongly through the season, even leading the UEFA Champions League points table and comfortably sitting in the Premier League's top four. However, a recent slide has seen them drop to 9th place in the league standings. Their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle, and this will be a key area for Emery to address.
Though they've lost the last two in succession, Villa has plenty of firepower in their squad, and they'll surely recover soon. It all will start with attacking spearheads like Ollie Watkins and, especially, creating opportunities from the midfield area, where players like Youri Tielemans and John McGinn are to step up.
The home record would also count as Villa hope to bank an important victory.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have struggled to maintain consistency this season, with their recent form marked by a string of draws and losses. Currently sitting mid-table, Roberto De Zerbi’s side will need to rediscover the energy and creativity that made them a formidable opponent last season.
Seagulls will rely on the attacking trio of Joao Pedro, Kaoru Mitoma, and Georginio Rutter, and hopefully, they can trouble the Villa defense with their flair and pace. Brighton has the potential to exploit the Villa backline, but the conversion of chances into goals is a recurring issue for the Brighton frontline this season.
This is a litmus test for both teams. A win for Villa will propel them back into contention for European spots, while Brighton will be looking to end their winless run and climb the table.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
Aston Villa (in all competitions): L-W-L-W-W
Brighton (in all competitions): D-L-D-L-D
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 29
- Aston Villa Wins: 17
- Brighton Wins: 4
- Matches Drawn: 8
Aston Villa vs Brighton Probable Playing XI
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers; Watkins
Brighton (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen (GK); Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Quomah-Baleba, Wieffer; Gruda, Pedro, Mitoma; Rutter
Aston Villa vs Brighton Betting Tips
Ollie Watkins to score anytime – Odds: 2.20
Match to end in a draw – Odds: 3.10
Total Goals Under 2.5 – Odds: 1.95
Aston Villa vs Brighton Match Prediction
Both Aston Villa and Brighton are in search of form and consistency. Villa have shown glimpses of brilliance this season but have faltered defensively in recent games. Meanwhile, Brighton’s inability to secure wins despite creating chances has been their Achilles heel.
Villa’s home advantage and slightly superior squad depth could give them the edge in this encounter. However, Brighton’s energetic attack might cause problems for Villa’s shaky defense. This game is likely to be closely contested, with neither side able to dominate.
Aston Villa vs Brighton Prediction:
Aston Villa 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Aston Villa vs Brighton Telecast Details
- India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
- UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports
- USA: NBC Sports
- Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV
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