Round 26 - Premier League
Aston Villa VS Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction, Stats, H2H
Villa Park
11 February, 2026
Aston Villa VS Brighton & Hove Albion Match Overview & AI Preview:
Aston Villa (3rd, 43 pts) hosts Brighton (12th, 30 pts) in Premier League Round 26. Villa consolidates top-four position with superior form and recent head-to-head advantage, while Brighton seeks consistency after mixed performances.
Recent H2H results: Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa (Dec 3, 2025)
AI Football Prediction: 1X2, Over/Under & Betting Tips:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Aston Villa.
Villa's superior possession and xG advantage suggest control-based dominance. Brighton's 56% recent possession indicates pressure-resistant tactics but insufficient penetration. Villa's home advantage combined with psychological edge from 3-4 comeback creates formidable obstacle. Brighton requires defensive compactness to exploit Villa's occasional lapses while maximizing counter-attacking opportunities.
Historical h2h record favors Villa (9 wins vs 2), recent direct encounter victory, superior league position (3rd vs 12th), better goal differential (+8 vs +3), and consistent home dominance at Villa Park. Brighton's draw tendency (38.1%) could provide alternative outcome. Villa's elite attacking output (33 goals) versus Brighton's defensive limitations represents critical differential.
Last Update: 22-01-2026
Aston Villa VS Brighton & Hove Albion H2H Stats & Team Performance:
| Aston Villa | Brighton & Hove Albion |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 58 | 42 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.5 | 1.07 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.68 | 0.13 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Hull City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Newcastle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Arsenal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Man United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Sunderland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Ipswich Town | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Liverpool | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 | Bournemouth | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Nottingham | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Coventry City | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Fernandes | MUN | POR | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| J. Hinshelwood | BHA | ENG | 1 | 2 | N/A |
| A. Elanga | NEW | SWE | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| J. Pedro | CHE | BRA | 2 | 2 | 2 |
