Explore our detailed preview for Aston Villa vs Fulham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.
Match Details
Fixture: Aston Villa vs Fulham
Date: Saturday 3 May 2025
Kick-off: 12:30 BST
Venue: Villa Park
Our predictions for Aston Villa vs Fulham
This match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams having something to play for. Aston Villa will look to continue their push for European football, while Fulham will aim to solidify their position in the top half of the table.
Expect a tactical battle, with Villa likely to dominate possession and look to exploit Fulham's high defensive line with quick transitions. Fulham, on the other hand, will rely on their counter-attacking threat and set-piece prowess.
Given Villa's recent form and home advantage, they might edge this game, but Fulham's ability to cause upsets cannot be underestimated.
Match Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Fulham
Form Guide and Team Overview
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have been in impressive form recently, showcasing their ambition to secure a spot in European competition. Their last five league matches have seen them maintain a strong run, with some excellent performances against top teams.
Last 5 league matches:
- Loss: 1-2 vs Man City (A)
- Win: 4-1 vs Newcastle (H)
- Win: 3-0 vs Southampton (A)
- Win: 2-1 vs Nott'm Forest (H)
- Win: 3-0 vs Brighton (A)
Fulham
Fulham have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, with a focus on maintaining their position in the upper mid-table. Their last five league matches have displayed resilience to going behind, but also a struggle to keep clean sheets.
Last 5 league matches:
- Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (A)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Chelsea (H)
- Loss: 0-1 vs Bournemouth (A)
- Win: 3-2 vs Liverpool (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Arsenal (A)
Head-to-Head Record
Aston Villa and Fulham have a competitive history in recent encounters, with both teams demonstrating their ability to challenge each other.
Aston Villa have had the upper hand in recent matches, winning four out of the last five encounters. This trend suggests they might have a psychological edge going into this fixture.
Recent Results
- Fulham 1-3 Aston Villa (19 Oct 2024)
- Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa (17 Feb 2024)
- Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham (12 Nov 2023)
- Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham (25 Apr 2023)
- Fulham 3-0 Aston Villa (20 Oct 2022)
Injury & Suspension Report
Aston Villa
- Marcus Rashford (Hamstring) - Out
Fulham
- Reiss Nelson (Hamstring) - Out
- Rodrigo Muñiz (Knock) - Doubt
- Antonee Robinson (Knee) - Doubt
Predicted Lineups & Tactical Setup
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Tielemans, Kamara; Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins
Fulham (4-3-3)
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Pereira, Iwobi; Wilson, Jimenez, Willian
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Ollie Watkins vs Joachim Andersen: Watkins has been in fine form, and his battle with Andersen, who has been solid at the back for Fulham, will be crucial. Watkins' ability to exploit spaces behind the defence could be decisive.
- Alex Iwobi vs Youri Tielemans: Iwobi's creativity and work rate will be tested against Tielemans, who has been a key figure in Villa's midfield. This duel could dictate the tempo of the game.
Fun Fact & Trivia
Aston Villa have scored in each of their last ten home games against Fulham in all competitions.
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