Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction, lineups and betting tips: see predicted XIs, bet builder ideas and standout odds for Saturday's Premier League clash.
Aston Villa vs Fulham Match Summary
Competition | English Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Villa Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports PL, Sky Sports Main Event |
Aston Villa vs Fulham brings Saturday night Premier League football to Villa Park, and the hosts carry the momentum, the higher table position and the better head-to-head into kick-off.
Villa sit ninth and arrive buoyed by beating leaders Manchester City. The Aston Villa vs Fulham betting odds make Unai Emery's side 1/1 with Betfred, and that feels about right.
Fulham have steadied under Álvaro Arbeloa with two straight league wins. AK Bets still make them 3/1 outsiders, which says plenty about how trips to this ground tend to go.
The head-to-head is lopsided. Villa have won five previous meetings to Fulham's one, and neither side has had to settle for a draw.
Aston Villa vs Fulham Form
Villa have taken 10 points from their last four Premier League games, capped by Nicolas Jackson scoring both goals against Manchester City. The EFL Cup brought a jolt, with a heavy defeat at Bournemouth ending an eight-match unbeaten run in all competitions. John McGinn keeps supplying the craft in the final third.
Fulham have turned a corner under Arbeloa, grinding out 1-0 wins over newly promoted Hull and Coventry. Stubborn rather than spectacular, but it counts. The cup offered no lift, with a home defeat to Crystal Palace ending their EFL Cup run. Josh King is the spark, landing a shot on target in five of his last six Premier League outings.
Aston Villa vs Fulham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Aston Villa: Amadou Onana (Injured/out), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Injured/out), Matteo Ruggeri (Injured/out), Modou Kéba Cissé (Injured/doubtful)
Fulham: Ryan Sessegnon (Suspended)
Aston Villa
Villa have no fresh injury concerns, but Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Matteo Ruggeri and Amadou Onana all remain sidelined. Modou Kéba Cissé is still waiting on his Villa debut as he recovers from a hip issue. The probable XI sets up in a 4-2-3-1, with Boubacar Kamara and João Gomes in the engine room behind John McGinn, and Nicolas Jackson leading the line.
Fulham
The big call in the Aston Villa vs Fulham lineups is Sander Berge, who could return to the starting XI after dropping to the bench against Coventry. Ryan Sessegnon is the only absentee as he serves the final game of his three-match ban. Josh King operates behind Gonzalo García in a probable 4-2-3-1.
Aston Villa vs Fulham Predicted Lineup
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Zion Suzuki; Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen; Boubacar Kamara, João Gomes; Alysson, John McGinn, Johan Manzambi; Nicolas Jackson
Fulham
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, David Affengruber, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson; Shea Charles, Sander Berge; Oscar Bobb, Josh King, Alex Iwobi; Gonzalo García
Aston Villa vs Fulham Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 3+ goals scored in 7 of the last 10 meetings between Fulham and Aston Villa (Premier League).
Aston Villa have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 matches against Fulham (Premier League).
Fulham have received 4+ cards in 5 of their last 6 matches against Aston Villa (Premier League).
Calvin Bassey has been carded in 3 of his last 4 appearances against Aston Villa (Premier League).
John McGinn has won 3+ fouls in 6 of his last 10 appearances against Fulham (Premier League).
Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham. Jackson's form in front of goal and McGinn's craft give Villa too much for a Fulham side who struggle to stop opponents creating openings. The visitors carry enough through King to get on the scoresheet, which is why this Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction backs the hosts without expecting a clean sheet.
Best Bets
Aston Villa to beat Fulham in the Win Market. Villa are favourites at home and have won their last five home games against Fulham. The first of our Aston Villa vs Fulham best bets rests on a clear gap in quality. Villa have won six of their last ten matches against all opponents, while Fulham have managed only two of their last ten, and the projections make the hosts comfortable favourites.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Villa and Fulham are both projected to score. Both teams scoring carries an implied probability of just over 54% in our projections. Fulham's projected tally of 1.14 goals is too healthy to dismiss, and Villa's soft spots defending set pieces and attacks down the wings suit a side who love to play with width.
Aston Villa vs Fulham Bet Builder
Our Aston Villa vs Fulham bet builder tips back Nicolas Jackson to stay hot and the hosts to keep the referee busy, with four legs drawn from Villa's recent outings.
Nicolas Jackson Over 2.5 Player Shots. Jackson has attempted 3+ shots in each of his last four Premier League appearances, and Villa's knack for creating through individual skill keeps feeding him.
Matty Cash To Be Shown A Card. Cash has been carded in 3 of his last 4 Premier League appearances, and Fulham's width means plenty of one-on-one defending for the right-back.
Nicolas Jackson Anytime Goalscorer. Jackson has scored in 3 of his last 4 Premier League appearances, and he leads the line in Villa's probable XI.
Over 5.5 in the Total Cards market. There have been 7+ cards in each of Aston Villa's last three Premier League matches, and Villa play an aggressive game that invites bookings.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 30/1 and is as short as 25/1 elsewhere.
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Aston Villa vs Fulham Talking Points
The flanks will decide this one. Villa thrive attacking down the wings, but Fulham attack down both sides as well, so whichever full-backs hold their nerve will shape the night. Arbeloa, appointed in July to replace Marco Silva, is chasing a third straight league win, something Fulham have not managed since December 2025. Expect it to get messy too, with 5+ cards in 6 of the last 7 Premier League meetings between the sides.
Aston Villa vs Fulham Predictions FAQs
When is the Aston Villa vs Fulham English Premier League game?
The match is on Saturday 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Aston Villa vs Fulham being played?
The match is being played at Villa Park.
Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Fulham?
The match can be watched on Sky Sports PL and Sky Sports Main Event.
What competition is Aston Villa vs Fulham in?
Aston Villa vs Fulham is an English Premier League match.
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