In match day 14 of the English Premier League, Brighton will host Aston Villa on Thursday at 01:00 AM IST on 04th December 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, England.
This blog by Odds96 will present a detailed Brighton vs Aston Villa preview, including team form, predicted lineups, and match predictions.
Match Preview: Brighton vs Aston Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion will enter this match with confidence after defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0, a side that has shown remarkable improvement under Sean Dyche. Goals from De Cuyper and Tzimas secured three crucial points away from home.
On the other side, Aston Villa also claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Wolves in their previous Premier League fixture, thanks to Kamara, whose goal secured three important points at home.
In the league standings, Brighton sits fifth with 22 points from 13 games, recording six wins, four draws, and three losses. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are placed fourth with 24 points from 13 league matches, with seven wins, three draws, and three defeats so far.
Looking at the recent form, Brighton have won three, drawn one, and lost one in their last five matches. Aston Villa, however, are in outstanding form, having won all five of its last matches, strongly indicating that they are serious contender for the Premier League title race.
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Brighton vs Aston Villa Channel Info
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Brighton vs Aston Villa – Predicted Starting Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen – Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Ferdi Kadioglu – Yasin Ayari, Diego Gomez – Yankuba Minteh, Brajan Gruda, Maxim De Cuyper – Danny Welbeck.
Unavailable players for Brighton & Hove Albion: Adam Webster (injury), James Milner (injury), Kaoru Mitoma (injury), Solly March (injury), and Tom Watson (injury).
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez – Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne – Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans – John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia – Donyell Malen.
Unavailable players for Aston Villa: Ross Barkley (injury), Tyrone Mings (injury).
Form:
Brighton: W-W-D-W-L
Aston Villa: W-W-W-W-W
H2H Record Brighton vs Aston Villa:
Since 19 November 2016, the two sides have faced each other 16 times. Brighton have won only two of those meetings, while Aston Villa have claimed eight victories, and six matches have ended in draws.
Pre-Match Odds & Win Probability – 96.com
- Brighton: 2.1 (44%)
- Draw: 3.4 (27%)
- Aston Villa: 3.2 (29%)
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Players to Watch Out for Betting: Brighton vs Aston Villa
Danny Welbeck: Brighton
The 35-year-old veteran striker has scored 7 goals in 13 appearances, playing 867 minutes for the Seagulls this season. He has recorded a passing accuracy of 78.2%, attempting 20 shots, with 9 on target. He remains the leading attacking threat for Brighton.
Emiliano Buendia: Aston Villa
The 28-year-old Argentine has scored three goals and provided two assists in 11 Premier League matches. The left winger has played 528 minutes so far and holds an average rating of 6.85.
Top Betting Tips (96.com)
- Aston Villa to score: No(2.9)
- Either team to score: No(9)
- Anytime Goal Scorer: Daniel Welbeck(2.9), Jadon Sancho(6.2)
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Match Prediction
It’s a battle between the fourth-placed and fifth-placed sides in the Premier League — two teams aiming to dominate the league this season. This promises to be a thrilling contest, and while Aston Villa are expected to edge the win, Brighton’s pace and counter-attacking threat could surprise the visitors at any moment.
Predicted Score: Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa
FAQs: Brighton vs Aston Villa
Q1. When is the Brighton vs Aston Villa Premier League match scheduled?
The match will take place on Thursday, 04 December 2025, at 01:00 AM IST.
Q2. Where will the match be played?
The match will be held at the American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, England.
Q3. Where can viewers in India watch the Brighton vs Aston Villa match live?
Fans can watch the match online via SonyLiv, available with a SonyLiv Premium subscription.
Q4. What are the current Premier League standings positions for both teams?
Brighton are 5th with 22 points, while Aston Villa sit 4th with 24 points after 13 games.
Q5. What is the recent form of both teams?
- Brighton: W-W-D-W-L
- Aston Villa: W-W-W-W-W (5 consecutive wins)
