Aston Villa are looking to bounce back from FA Cup semi-final disappointment when they return home on Saturday. Our Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction and Premier League betting tips consider whether Unai Emery’s side can boost their top-five ambitions with a win.
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Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction: Watkins to strike in game with goals
Key stats
- Our Aston Villa vs Fulham betting tips take into account that 82% of league games at Villa Park this term have seen both teams score.
- 71% of Fulham’s away Premier League matches have done likewise.
- The Cottagers have scored in all of their away games against top-seven opponents this season.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Fulham
Both sides are fighting hard for European qualification, so this should be a competitive affair.
Fulham’s excellent away record, particularly against the stronger teams, suggests they can’t be discounted. Villa Park is a real fortress for Emery’s side though, and fresh from a much-needed midweek rest, the home team look capable of bouncing back with three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Villa the odds-on favourites
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Aston Villa vs Fulham odds, with an implied probability of 57.9% that they win this match.
They weren’t at the races last weekend, collapsing to a 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
As for Fulham, they head into this match following a 2-1 win at bottom club Southampton, with Ryan Sessegnon scoring a 92nd-minute winner.
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Most recent H2Hs: History favours the hosts
Our Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction suggests the home team can record a fifth straight victory against this opposition.
Fulham have lost all four meetings since a 3-0 win at Craven Cottage in October 2022, a result which sparked the immediate sacking of Villa boss Steven Gerrard.
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Aston Villa preview: Rashford sidelined again
We may have seen the last of Marcus Rashford in an Aston Villa shirt due to a hamstring injury, but the home team have few other issues.
Predicted Lineup: Martinez (GK), Digne, Mings, Konsa, Cash, Tielemans, Kamara, Ramsey, McGinn, Rogers & Watkins
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W Bournemouth 0 Aston Villa 1 England Premier League 03/05/25
W Fulham 0 Aston Villa 1 England FA Cup 26/04/25
L Crystal Palace 3 Aston Villa 0 England Premier League 22/04/25
L Man City 2 Aston Villa 1 England Premier League 19/04/25
W Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 4
Fulham preview: Robinson rated doubtful
Key full-back Antonee Robinson is a doubt for the visitors. They are also missing Rodrigo Muniz and Reiss Nelson to injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Leno (GK), Sessegnon, Bassey, Andersen, Tete, Lukic, Berge, Iwobi, Pereira, Wilson & Jimenez
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L Everton 3 Fulham 1 England Premier League 03/05/25
L Aston Villa 1 Fulham 0 England Premier League 26/04/25
W Southampton 1 Fulham 2 England Premier League 20/04/25
L Chelsea 2 Fulham 1 England Premier League 14/04/25
L Bournemouth 1 Fulham 0
Player to watch – Ollie Watkins
With Rashford sidelined, Ollie Watkins is highly likely to complete the full 90 minutes in this game. He has scored 15 times in 34 Premier League appearances this term.
Watkins closing in on club record
The 29-year-old needs just one goal to move clear of Gabby Agbonlahor’s record of 74 goals for Aston Villa in the Premier League. He equalled that mark with a strike against Newcastle in Villa’s last home game.