Verdict: Danny Welbeck over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Luckster
Two camps who are scrapping it out in the Champions League chase, Brighton will Aston Villa to the Amex on Wednesday night.
Brighton
Starting with the hosts, putting in an eye-catching performance over the weekend as they clinched a 2-0 victory away at relegation scrappers Nottingham Forest, Brighton will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Marking their return from November’s international break with a comeback on home soil as they secured a 2-1 win against Brentford, Fabian Hurtzler’s men are enjoying what has become an extended flurry. Skyrocketing their way up the Premier League standings, it is no secret that the Seagulls have their sights set on booking a famous European return. Getting November underway with a 3-0 romp against Leeds, the former St. Pauli boss has seen his squad register 10 points from their previous four Premier League appearances. Likewise, Wednesday’s hosts have not suffered a single defeat at the Amex since way back in April.
Brighton Team News
Not featuring since the end of September, Japanese international Kaoru Mitoma remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue. Likewise, still waiting to make a maiden appearance of the season, Solly March is still dealing with a long-term knee injury.
Coming off the bench and getting on the scoresheet away at Nottingham Forest over the weekend, 19-year-old Stefanos Tzimas will get some more minutes under his belt. Already notching seven Premier League goals so far this season, veteran striker Danny Welbeck will lead the line here.
Aston Villa
As for the visitors, while Aston Villa might have opened the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a real wobble, Unai Emery’s men have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Last seen over the weekend clinching a 1-0 victory at home against bitter local rivals Wolves, the one-time Arsenal boss has seen his high-flying squad skyrocket their way into the Champions League spots. Enjoying what has quickly become a real purple patch, Wednesday’s guests have won all of their previous five consecutive appearances across all competitions. Marking a real statement prior to November’s international break with a stunning 4-0 romp at home against Bournemouth, Villa will also be excited by their most recent trip to the Amex. In fact, Emery’s side stormed their way to an empathic 3-0 victory when they last met Brighton back on April 2nd.
Aston Villa Team News
Picking up a hamstring injury last month, Aston Villa will once again be without skipper Tyrone Mings on Wednesday night. However, aside from the England international, Emery’s camp have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns.
Bagging the winner against Wolves on Sunday, Boubacar Kamara will start in the middle of the park. Forced to settle for a spot on the bench over the weekend and failing to find the net since the end of September, former Brentford striker Olliw Watkins will be hoping for a full recall.
Brighton vs Aston Villa Key Factors to Consider
- When Aston Villa last travelled to the Amex back on April 2nd, Wednesday’s guests stormed their way to an empathic 3-0 victory.
- Villa have won all of their previous five appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-2.
- Brighton have registered 10 points from their previous four Premier League appearances.
- The Seagulls have not suffered a single defeat at the Amex across any competition since back in April.
- Villa have recorded just a single domestic clean sheet on their travels so far this season.
Conclusion
While Aston Villa might have stormed their way to a stunning 3-0 romp when they last travelled to the Amex back in April, Emery’s high-flying squad will be more than aware that they face a far sterner test here. Mustering just a single domestic clean sheet on their travels so far this season, they will also meet a Brighton squad who have continued to gain a reputation for their dominance on home soil. Not suffering a sole defeat in front of their own supporters since back in April, Wednesday’s hosts will be looking to skyrocket their way into the Champions League spots and leapfrog their midweek guests.
Verdict: Danny Welbeck over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Luckster
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