Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction

AI match recap

Villa return to Villa Park after a rotated midweek cup exit, with Emery publicly placing full focus on the league. Fulham also lost in midweek but arrive with Robinson available, while Smith Rowe and Affengruber require final checks. The home side’s recent record in this matchup and Fulham’s restrained away attack tilt the game toward Villa controlling territory. Fulham’s route back into it is to make Robinson’s left flank a consistent transition threat and turn the contest into an open second half.

Head-to-head analysis

Villa have enjoyed the stronger recent record in this fixture and have been particularly effective against Fulham at Villa Park. Fulham’s victory in the latest league meeting is a reminder that the away side can disrupt Villa when they win the transition battle.

Injuries and absences

Villa’s missing trio reduces depth at full-back and removes Onana’s protection in midfield, placing greater responsibility on the remaining central midfielders to stop counters. Fulham miss Sessegnon’s left-sided balance, while Affengruber’s availability matters significantly to their ability to defend the box alongside Bassey.

Form (last 5)

Aston Villa vs Fulham stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-25Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa
• 2025-09-28Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham
• 2025-05-03Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham
• 2024-10-19Fulham 1-3 Aston Villa
• 2024-02-17Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa
• 2023-11-12Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham

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