Aston Villa aims to maintain their high standards as they prepare for a challenging Premier League match against Brighton on Wednesday. Villa recently secured a 1-0 home win over Wolves, thanks to Boubacar
Kamara's impressive long-range goal. This victory marked their fifth consecutive home win this season and their 20th in 25 matches across all competitions in 2025.
Brighton continued their strong form with a 2-0 away victory against Nottingham Forest, with goals from Maxim De Cuyper and Stefanos Tzimas. This win moved them to fifth place in the Premier League, just two points behind Aston Villa. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised his team's defensive efforts and teamwork, highlighting their ability to adapt during the match.
Villa's away performance has been less consistent, earning only eight out of a possible 18 points (W2D2 L2). Despite this, Unai Emery emphasised the importance of player responsibility and maturity. "The most important thing is how the players are getting their responsibility," Emery stated after the Wolves match. "They are doing one step forward, clearly. "
Danny Welbeck is a key player for Brighton, having scored in his last three home Premier League games. A goal against Villa would mark his first time scoring in four consecutive home matches. For Aston Villa, Morgan Rogers has been instrumental despite their away struggles. He has contributed to eight goals in his last 13 away league appearances.
Emery highlighted the team's commitment and preparation as crucial factors for success. He noted that players are now responding well to his messages and taking responsibility both individually and collectively. "This is really the part of football we needed to add," he said about the team's improved dressing room dynamics.
Match Prediction: Brighton Win
Brighton remains unbeaten in their last ten Premier League matches at home (W6 D4), winning the last three consecutively. They have not won four top-flight home games in a row since March-April 2017 in the Championship. However, Aston Villa has won three of their last four away league games against Brighton (L1), showing they can be competitive.
Despite struggling on the road this season, Villa's recent history provides some confidence. Since March, only Arsenal has earned more away points than Villa's 20 from six wins in 12 matches (D2 L4). Both of Villa's away victories this season came after trailing by a goal.
The Opta win probability suggests Brighton has a 42.7% chance of winning, while Aston Villa stands at 30.6%, with a draw at 26.7%. As both teams prepare for Wednesday's clash, maintaining form will be crucial for success.
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