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

Aston Villa vs Fulham Match Summary

Villa Park hosts its Remembrance fixture in support of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal as Aston Villa and Fulham meet on Saturday night, both chasing a third straight Premier League win.

Unai Emery's side look back to their best. The win over Manchester City lifted them to 10 points from their last four Premier League games, and Champions League football follows on Tuesday.

Fulham arrive on the back of consecutive 1-0 wins over Hull and Coventry, a run that has eased the pressure on Álvaro Arbeloa. Winning at Villa Park, though, remains a stubborn problem.

Aston Villa have won their last five home matches against Fulham in all competitions, so our Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction starts with the home side holding the edge.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Form

Villa sit ninth on the log, but their league form ranks among the division's best, and Nicolas Jackson is leading the line with real menace. The blot came in the EFL Cup, where Bournemouth thumped them 3-0 away in midweek. Expect a response, with John McGinn's energy behind the striker keeping this side ticking.

Fulham have found some grit in the Premier League, with back-to-back league wins built on consecutive clean sheets and lifting them clear of the drop zone. They still sit 15th on the log, and a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup took the shine off. Josh King keeps getting shots away from the number ten role.

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 show no fresh injury worries for the home side, 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, so Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen are set to fill the full-back berths.

Fulham

Ryan Sessegnon is the only absentee for the away side as he serves the final game of a three-match ban. Sander Berge could return to the starting XI after dropping to the bench against Coventry, partnering Shea Charles in the engine room.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Predicted Lineup

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Zion Suzuki, Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Victor Lindelöf, Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara, João Gomes, Johan Manzambi, John McGinn, Alysson, Nicolas Jackson

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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

Aston Villa vs Fulham Key Stats & Match Facts

• Aston Villa have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 matches against Fulham in the Premier League.
• There have been 7+ cards in 3 of Aston Villa's last 3 matches in the Premier League.
• Nicolas Jackson has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of his last 4 Premier League appearances.
• John McGinn has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 5 Premier League appearances.
• Saša Lukić has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 Premier League appearances against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham. The home side carry a 43.83% win probability, and their strengths line up neatly with this matchup: they attack down the wings and create through individual skill, while Fulham struggle to stop opponents creating chances. Fulham's finishing is a weak point too, so one goal for the away side feels about right.

Best Bets

Aston Villa to win (Win Market) Our Aston Villa vs Fulham best bets start with the favourites. Villa's wide threat against a Fulham side that leaks chances is the core of our 3-1 call, and the home win sits comfortably alongside the bet builder below.

Over 2.5 match goals This fixture has a habit of opening up: 3+ goals have been scored in 7 of the last 10 meetings between Fulham and Aston Villa in the Premier League. With the goal projection sitting above the line and Villa's attack in form, expect an open, messy evening rather than a nil-nil arm wrestle.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Bet Builder

Our Aston Villa vs Fulham bet builder tips lean on Nicolas Jackson in front of goal and a fiery card count, with Matty Cash completing a four-leg build.

Leg one is Nicolas Jackson Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. Four Premier League outings, four games with 3+ shots attempted: the striker simply does not stop pulling the trigger.

Matty Cash To Be Shown A Card is next. Villa play an aggressive game, and the right-back has gone into the book in three of the four most recent Premier League matches he has featured in.

Nicolas Jackson Anytime Goalscorer doubles down on the striker. Across his latest four Premier League appearances he has found the net in three, with John McGinn feeding him from behind.

Over 5.5 in the Total Cards market rounds it off. There have been 7+ cards in 3 of Aston Villa's last 3 Premier League matches.

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Aston Villa vs Fulham Talking Points

The headline battle is out wide. Attacking down the flanks is Villa's biggest weapon, and Fulham like to play with width themselves, so Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen will be busy at both ends against Oscar Bobb and Alex Iwobi. Fulham have averaged between 58% and 61% possession under Arbeloa, but keeping the ball counts for little if the finishing stays blunt. Up top, Nicolas Jackson arrives with four goals in his last four Premier League appearances, and his duel with Calvin Bassey at the heart of the Fulham defence is the one worth watching.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Predictions FAQs

Which team is the pre-game favourite for Aston Villa vs Fulham?

Aston Villa are the pre-game favourites, with a 43.83% home win probability, a 25.77% draw probability and a 30.4% away win probability for Fulham.

Who is in the predicted Aston Villa lineup?

The predicted Aston Villa starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 formation is Zion Suzuki, Ian Maatsen, Pau Torres, Victor Lindelöf, Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara, João Gomes, Johan Manzambi, John McGinn, Alysson and Nicolas Jackson.

When is the Aston Villa vs Fulham Premier League game?

The match is on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 22:00 SAST.

Where is Aston Villa vs Fulham being played?

The match is being played at Villa Park.

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