Aston Villa vs Fulham: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Aston Villa vs Fulham: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Aston Villa vs Fulham confirmed lineups, starting XI and substitutes, plus our match prediction, bet builder angle and odds for this Premier League clash.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Confirmed Lineups

Competition

Premier League

Match Date

Saturday 31 October 2026

Kick-off Time

20:00 UK time

Venue

Villa Park

The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Fulham have been confirmed.

Aston Villa Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Zion Suzuki, Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Leon Goretzka, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Alysson, Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson

Substitutes: Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Brian Madjo, Ibrahim Mbaye, Alejandro Garnacho, João Gomes, Marco Bizot, Emiliano Buendía, Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley

Fulham Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Bernd Leno, Timothy Castagne, David Affengruber, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Josh King, Oscar Bobb, Shea Charles, Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Gonzalo García

Substitutes: Joachim Andersen, Rodrigo Muniz, Kenny Tete, Benjamin Lecomte, Manuel Ángel, Hugo Larsson, Kevin, César Palacios, Tom Cairney

Aston Villa vs Fulham Immediate Reaction

Aston Villa

Aston Villa line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Zion Suzuki in goal and a back four of Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen. Leon Goretzka and Boubacar Kamara sit in front of the defence, with John McGinn and Alysson operating wide. Johan Manzambi plays in the attacking midfield role behind Nicolas Jackson, who leads the line.

Fulham

Fulham also set up in a 4-2-3-1, with Bernd Leno in goal and Timothy Castagne and Antonee Robinson at full-back, alongside central defenders David Affengruber and Calvin Bassey. Shea Charles and Sander Berge form the double pivot in front of the back line. Oscar Bobb, Josh King and Alex Iwobi support Gonzalo García up front.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Reactive Bet Builder

The bet builder combines four selections: Nicolas Jackson to have over 2.5 shots, Matty Cash to be shown a card, Nicolas Jackson to score at any time, and over 5.5 total cards in the match.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Aston Villa are favourites to win at Villa Park.

Score Prediction: 2-1

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