Two of the surprise packages in the Premier League this season will lock horns at Villa Park on Tuesday. Aston Villa’s excellent recent run of form has put them into the mix for a European finish this term. They could move up to fifth with a success against Fulham. However, the Cottagers have recovered in recent weeks, and will be chasing a third straight success. You can find the latest Premier League odds, and our Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction here.
Aston Villa vs. Fulham Odds
Aston Villa is the clear favorites to claim maximum points in the betting, as Unai Emery’s side is priced up at -134. A Fulham victory on Tuesday is available at +350, while the draw is currently priced up at +280.
Over 2.5 goals is odds-on at -110, while both teams to score is also favored at -125.
Aston Villa vs. Fulham Information
Aston Villa vs Fulham
Location of the Game: Villa Park, Aston, England.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 25, 2023. 2:45 PM ET.
How to Watch: NBC Sports
Aston Villa vs. Fulham Betting Preview
Aston Villa
It has been a long time since Aston Villa competed in a European competition. But they are certainly on track to achieve that this term. Villa currently sits sixth in the English Premier League standings, and they could move up to fifth with a success on Tuesday. Sixth is likely to be enough to secure a Europa League place this term, but fifth would assure a place in that competition.
Villa’s form at home in recent months has been incredibly strong. They have won each of their last four at Villa Park. Over that run, they have scored nine goals, and are yet to concede. They haven’t won five on the bounce at home since 1998. However, Villa does have a poor record in midweek fixtures, as they haven’t won in nine since a 1-0 success over Arsenal in July 2020.
But, the hosts boast an excellent home record against Fulham, as they have lost just once in their previous 18. Meanwhile, they have won each of their last three games against the Cottagers at Villa Park since a 2-1 loss in April 2014.
Fulham
Fulham’s main aim before a game was played on the English Premier League schedule was survival. They have already achieved that goal, as they sit ninth in the standings, and have picked up 45 points from 31 matches this term. Fulham has bounced back to form after losing four on the bounce in recent weeks, as they have picked up back-to-back wins in their previous two.
Their most recent win was a 2-1 success over Leeds United at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Unlike Villa, the Cottagers have an excellent midweek record in the Premier League, as they have won each of their last four this season. Fulham also picked up a 3-0 win in the reverse fixture against Villa this term.
However, before making an Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction, it’s important to consider that they haven’t completed a league double over the West Midlands side since the 2013-14 season. The visitors will once again be without Aleksandar Mitrovic this weekend, which means Dan James is likely to play as a false nine.
Aston Villa vs. Fulham Betting Picks
Fulham’s midweek record is certainly very interesting, but it is a trend that we have decided to overlook when making our Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction this week.
We find it challenging to overlook the hosts and their recent excellent form. Ollie Watkins has been in red-hot form since the World Cup, and we could see him once again finding the net in a Villa win to nil on Tuesday.
- Pick 1: Aston Villa to win to nil (+200)
- Pick 2: Ollie Watkins to score (+137)
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