Round 1 - Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion FC VS Aston Villa FC
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23 August, 2026
Overview:
Brighton & Hove Albion host Aston Villa in a Premier League match that projects as competitive and relatively open, with historical previews frequently landing on a narrow scoreline and both teams capable of scoring.[1][2][3][6][9][12][15] Recent source signals are mixed on the exact result, but Aston Villa are often given a slight edge or are viewed as at least capable of avoiding defeat.[1][2][3][7][8][15]
Recent H2H results: Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Aston Villa FC.
This matchup likely features Brighton controlling more of the ball while Aston Villa look to break quickly into space. Set pieces, transition efficiency, and finishing quality are likely to decide the outcome.
The balance of evidence points toward a tight match with goals on both sides, but Villa’s slightly stronger recent result signal and repeated narrow-win previews support a marginal away edge or draw.
Last Update: 26-07-2026
Stats:
| Brighton & Hove Albion FC | Aston Villa FC |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 52 | 48 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Win Probability | |
| 31 | 40 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 | Man United | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 14 | 7 | 17 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 11 | 14 | 13 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 10 | 9 | 19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 36 | 27 | 8 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 38 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 37 | 17 | 4 |
| O. Watkins | AVL | ENG | 37 | 16 | 3 |