With not much left to go, Aston Villa and Fulham have no room for mistakes in their quest to secure European football next season. A loss here would mean either an end to these aspirations for Fulham or a very likely end to Aston Villa’s dreams of UCL football next season. Admittedly, Villa is in a better position, but if Cottagers win here, the gap between them would be just 3 points.
Aston Villa Team News
It all rests on the outcome of the Premier League season for Aston Villa, as their recent crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace means that Unai Emery’s team will not have the luxury to secure European football through that competition. The loss against Palace was also preceded by a dramatic one against City at the Etihad. But both of those fixtures were away ones for Villa. At home, Emery’s team has built a solid foundation, one that has seen them win their last 6 consecutive home games across all competitions and one that has not seen them lose at home since the team’s EFL Cup crashing out in late October.
Fulham Team News
A win here for Fulham could mean they will be within touching distance of Aston Villa, however, the 3 points might be a tall order for the team. The Cottagers ended a 3-game losing streak on the road during their last away game at Southampton, but bear in mind that the Saints are a team that has already been relegated. Fulham’s overall form doesn’t seem good as well, with 3 losses and 2 wins from their last 5 Premier League fixtures. If Marco Silva’s men are indeed aiming for European football next season, then they will have to overcome their mediocre form as of late and rise to the occasion against Aston Villa.
Head-to-Head-Games
Aston Villa has dominated the recent H2H with Fulham, as all of the last 5 competitive meetings between the two ended in victories for the Villains. Fulham’s last 3 trips to Villa Park have also ended in defeats for the Cottagers.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 66 | LWWWL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fulham FC | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 54 | WLLWL |
Aston Villa – Fulham Betting Prediction
My pick here is for an Aston Villa win. They are quite formidable at home and have no avenue left to secure European exposure next season, bar through the Premier League. H2H encounters with Fulham are also heavily dominated by Unai Emery’s team. Given that Cottagers have woes in away fixtures and troubles in their meetings with Villa, I think that going for an Aston Villa win here is the most prudent choice.
Betting Tip: Aston Villa To Win
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Odds: 1.78
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