Aston Villa vs Brighton prediction & betting tips – 30/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Aston Villa and Brighton is set for December 30, 2024 at 7:45 PM. The venue for this encounter is Villa Park in Birmingham, England. C. Pawson has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Aston Villa is 47%. The probability of a draw between Aston Villa and Brighton is 29%. The probability of winning for Brighton is 24%.
• Our calculations suggest a 72% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 28% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 69% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 31%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on May 5, 2024, where Aston Villa won against Brighton with a score of 0-1
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Aston Villa has emerged victorious 3 time(s), Brighton has claimed 1 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Aston Villa has averaged 2.4 goals per game, while Brighton has netted an average of 1.2 goals.
• In the current Premier League standings, Aston Villa occupies the 9th spot, while Brighton sits in 10th place.
• Aston Villa's performance in the Premier League this season shows 8 victories, 6 defeats, and 4 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded per match.
• Brighton has recorded 6 wins, 4 losses, and 8 draws in the Premier League this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.5 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.4 goals.
• Examining Aston Villa's last five outings, they have won 4 times, lost 1 times and drawn 0 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 1.6 goals.
• Brighton's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 0 times, lost 2 times and drawn 3 times. They have scored an average of 1 goals per match and conceded 1.8 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Aston Villa is J. Durán, who has found the net 7 times this season.
• D. Welbeck stands out as Brighton's most prolific scorer, having notched up 6 goals in the current campaign.
• Aston Villa will be without the services of: M. Cash (Yellow Cards), J. Duran (Red Card), J. Ramsey (Hamstring Injury)
• Brighton faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: E. Ferguson (Knock), J. Milner (Thigh Injury), J. Hinshelwood (Knee Injury), F. Kadioglu (Toe Injury), A. Webster (Muscle Injury), D. Welbeck (Ankle Injury), M. Wieffer (Injury)