Aston Villa FC vs Fulham FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Aston Villa FC vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Aston Villa are set for a thrilling showdown at Villa Park this Saturday as they host top-half rivals Fulham in a high-stakes Premier League (PL) battle that could shape the race for European spots. Both teams come into this clash off the back of contrasting league results. The hosts saw their good run halted by a 2-1 loss to Manchester City, with Rashford netting a consolation. Meanwhile, Fulham snapped their losing streak of two games with a narrow 2-1 win over Southampton, thanks to second-half goals from Smith Rowe and Sessegnon.

Current Standings: Both teams occupy the top half of the league standings placed side by side.  Aston Villa are currently placed  7th with 54 points whereas Fulham are in the 8th position with 51 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: Aston Villa leads the head-to-head battles between the teams with a win-loss record of 15-7 in 33 matches. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Aston Villa FC Preview

It was a week to forget for Unai Emery, with a crushing 3-0 FA Cup semi-final loss to Crystal Palace and a setback against City denting their Champions League hopes. Yet, with four games left and just three points separating them from sixth-placed Nottingham, Villa remain firmly in the race for the Champions League spot. With a favorable run-in—featuring out-of-form Bournemouth, inconsistent Spurs and United, and a Fulham side they’ve bested in recent meetings—the Villans will back themselves to finish strong.

With Marcus Rashford ruled out for the season, Ollie Watkins is set to lead the line for Villa—and he’s on the brink of history. Just one goal will see him surpass Gabby Agbonlahor as the club’s all-time top Premier League scorer. And he will fancy scoring at Villa Park where he has scored nine of his 15 goals this season. 

Key Stats

1. The Villans have gone unbeaten in their games at home in the league with just one loss.
2. Currently Villa are on a 3-match winning streak at home.
3. Ollie Watkins leads Aston Villa's scoring charts in the Premier League with 15 goals. 

Team News 

At this point of time, Marcus Rashford seems to be the only absentee from Saturday’s PL clash with Fulham. In the meantime, Alex Disasi is expected to make a return to the squad. 

Aston Villa Probable XI - Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Watkins

Fulham FC Preview

The Cottagers head into the clash more relieved than confident, having narrowly avoided a third straight defeat by holding their nerve against Southampton. A shaky April has deepened Fulham’s troubles, leaving them six points adrift of seventh-placed Villa with only four games left. And with in-form Brentford, draw-happy Everton, and title-chasing Man City still to come, their European hopes are fading fast.

Alex Iwobi is enjoying a standout season for Fulham, sitting just one goal shy of hitting double figures. His recent form has been electric, with 3 goals and 5 assists in his last five Premier League outings.

Key Stats 

1. Before their win at Southampton, the Cottagers had suffered three straight Premier League defeats on the road.
2. Nine of their last 11 away league games have seen both teams get on the scoring sheet.
3. Raúl Jiménez is Fulham’s top scorer in the Premier League for the 2024–25 season, having netted 12 goals.

Team News 

Rodrigo Muniz and Reiss Nelson remain out injured, but Marco Silva has received a boost with Antonee Robinson fit to return after sitting out the Southampton win with a knee issue.

Fulham Probable XI - Leno (GK); Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Sessegnon, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez

ASTON VILLA FC vs FULHAM FC
Winning Prediction

Aston Villa have dominated Fulham in recent meetings, winning their last four Premier League clashes and six of the last seven. With last season’s double—3-1 and 2-1 wins—still fresh, another repeat at Villa Park this Saturday looks well on the cards. 

Aston Villa to Win (2-1)

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