Premier League
Brighton vs Aston Villa
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 14:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: The American Express Community Stadium
Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction & Stats - Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
There is history in this one. Brighton and Aston Villa open their Premier League against a familiar opponent, and the past meetings give this fixture an edge from the first whistle.
It is played on 23/08 (Sunday) at The American Express Community Stadium, kicking off at 14:00 (UK time).
Our full Brighton vs Aston Villa prediction is below — worth a read before you commit to a market.
Our verdict on Brighton vs Aston Villa
Both sides begin their Premier League here, so the analysis leans more on personnel and pre-season signals than on live form. With that in mind, this is the selection we favour:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 20-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Brighton the side to beat, with roughly 42% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Reading Brighton's form
Brighton come in without a competitive fixture on record yet, so their previous results are the closest guide we have for this preview.
Recent results — Brighton
20/08/2026 13:00
24/05/2026 11:00
17/05/2026 10:00
09/05/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 10:00
Reading Aston Villa's form
Aston Villa likewise arrive without a competitive outing logged, so recent form is scarce. Their last few matches still tell part of the story:
Recent results — Aston Villa
12/08/2026 15:00
24/05/2026 11:00
20/05/2026 15:00
15/05/2026 15:00
10/05/2026 09:00
The head-to-head favours Aston Villa
Aston Villa have generally come out ahead of Brighton FC in their recent meetings.
From 18 match(es):
Aston Villa: 10 win(s)
Brighton: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Brighton vs Aston Villa prediction.
Form comparison Brighton vs Aston Villa
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Brighton
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Aston Villa
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Aston Villa win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Aston Villa’s ability to leave The American Express Community Stadium with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Aston Villa has consistently put in solid away performances, while Brighton’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
👉 Prediction: Aston Villa to Win
We’re backing Aston Villa to win in the 1X2 market in the Brighton vs Aston Villa clash.
The odds of 3.1 to win give you good value, and their track record away from home shows they have what it takes to pull off a victory at The American Express Community Stadium.
Fixture information - Brighton vs Aston Villa
Match: Brighton vs Aston Villa
Competition: Premier League
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 14:00 (UK time)
Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. vs AVFC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 0
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 0%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 0%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 0%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
0
League: 0
Home Team
Brighton
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Aston Villa
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bournemouth
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Arsenal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Aston Villa
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Brentford
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Brighton
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Chelsea
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Coventry City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Crystal Palace
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Everton
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Fulham
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Hull City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Ipswich Town
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Leeds United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Liverpool
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Manchester City
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Manchester United
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Newcastle
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Nottingham Forest
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Sunderland
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Tottenham
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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