Aston Villa vs Fulham Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Aston Villa host Fulham at Villa Park on Saturday, with the Aston Villa vs Fulham betting odds favoring the hosts after both sides exited the EFL Cup this week.

Villa have collected 10 points from their last four Premier League games. The statement result in that stretch was a win over Manchester City, and Unai Emery's side look sharp again.

Fulham arrive out of the relegation zone after back-to-back 1-0 league wins over Hull City and Coventry City. Álvaro Arbeloa's group have suddenly found a stubborn streak.

The head-to-head leans hard toward the hosts. Villa have won five of the last six meetings, with Fulham taking the other one and no ties in between.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Recent Results

The league form is strong, but the EFL Cup was a different story, with a 3-0 loss at Bournemouth earlier this week. Overall, Villa have won 6 of their last 10 games. Their best work comes down the wings and through individual skill, and Nicolas Jackson has been the reliable finisher at the end of it.

Fulham have won just 2 of their last 10 games, which makes the recent pair of league wins a notable shift. The EFL Cup exit, a 1-0 home loss to Crystal Palace, cooled things off. Josh King is the creative hub behind Gonzalo García, though finishing scoring opportunities remains a weak spot for this group.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Aston Villa: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Injured/out), Amadou Onana (Injured/out), Matteo Ruggeri (Injured/out), Modou Kéba Cissé (Injured/doubtful)

Fulham: Ryan Sessegnon (Suspended)

Aston Villa

The Aston Villa vs Fulham lineups news is quiet on the home side. Villa have no fresh injury concerns, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Matteo Ruggeri and Amadou Onana all still sidelined. Modou Kéba Cissé is yet to make his Villa debut as he recovers from a hip issue.

Fulham

Sander Berge could return to the starting XI after dropping to the bench against Coventry. Ryan Sessegnon is Fulham's only absentee as he serves the final game of his three-game ban.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Predicted Lineup

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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

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 & Game Facts

• Fulham have received 4+ cards in 5 of their last 6 games vs Aston Villa (Premier League).
• Aston Villa have won their last 5 home games against Fulham in all competitions.
• John McGinn has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 5 appearances (Premier League).
• Josh King has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 5 appearances (Premier League).
• Saša Lukić has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Aston Villa (Premier League).

Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction is a 3-1 Villa win. The hosts hurt teams down the wings and through individual skill, while Fulham struggle to stop opponents creating scoring opportunities and have a habit of failing to protect a lead. Villa are the moneyline favorites at +120 (Polymarket), and that price undersells how well they match up here.

Best Picks

Aston Villa to win, in the Moneyline market. The first of our Aston Villa vs Fulham best picks backs the hosts on the Moneyline. Villa carry a home win projection of about 44%, well clear of Fulham, and the visitors are also without the suspended Ryan Sessegnon.

Over 2.5 goals, in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projection lands on 2.65 total goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market, with Fulham chipping in rather than just hanging on. That fits the head-to-head, where 7 of the last 10 Premier League meetings between these clubs have produced 3+ goals.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Same Game Parlay

Our Aston Villa vs Fulham same game parlay picks lean on Nicolas Jackson's shot volume and finishing, plus a messy afternoon with Matty Cash booked and over 5.5 total cards.

Nicolas Jackson Over 2.5 Player Shots: Jackson has attempted 3+ shots every time out across four recent Premier League outings, and Fulham have trouble stopping opponents from creating looks.

Matty Cash To Be Shown A Card: the right back has been carded three times over his past four Premier League games. Fulham play with width, so he will be busy all afternoon.

Nicolas Jackson Anytime Goalscorer: the striker has found the net in three of four recent league outings in the Premier League and is the natural finisher for Villa's wing play.

Over 5.5 Total Cards: there have been 7+ cards in 3 of Aston Villa's last 3 Premier League games. Villa play aggressively, and opponents play aggressively against them.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Talking Points

Unai Emery used his pre-game press conference to demand full focus and intensity, warning his players not to look ahead to their upcoming Champions League game against Barcelona. Álvaro Arbeloa wants Fulham to keep the defensive discipline behind their back-to-back league wins, while admitting Villa pose a real tactical problem. The key battle is timing: Villa like to play the offside trap, and Fulham attempt through balls often, so one mistimed step from Villa's back line could flip the script.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Predictions FAQs

When is the Aston Villa vs Fulham English Premier League game?

The game is on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT.

Where is Aston Villa vs Fulham being played?

The game is being played at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Who are the probable starters for Aston Villa vs Fulham?

Aston Villa's probable XI is Zion Suzuki, Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Victor Lindelöf, Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara, João Gomes, Johan Manzambi, John McGinn, Alysson and Nicolas Jackson. Fulham's probable XI is Bernd Leno, Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, David Affengruber, Timothy Castagne, Shea Charles, Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Josh King, Oscar Bobb and Gonzalo García.

What betting markets are listed for Aston Villa vs Fulham?

The listed markets are Moneyline, Total Goals Over/Under and Both Teams To Score.

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