Where to Watch Aston Villa vs Fulham
Tune in for the exciting clash of **Aston Villa vs Fulham** in the Premier League at **12:30 PM** on **Saturday, May 3**. This thrilling encounter will be live on **TNT Sports 1**. Don’t miss it!
Aston Villa vs Fulham: Prediction & Best Bet
Best Bet: **Aston Villa to win & both teams to score** – 1pt at 12-5 (general)
Aston Villa vs Fulham: Odds
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Aston Villa vs Fulham: Match Predictions
April brought challenges for **Aston Villa**, yet they remain fiercely in contention for a **top-five finish** and coveted **Champions League** qualification.
This season’s European journey saw Villa valiantly battle against **Paris Saint-Germain**, narrowly losing 5-4 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. They rallied impressively, defeating PSG 3-2 in the second leg at home on April 15, followed by a dominant **4-1 victory** over **Newcastle** the subsequent week.
**Manager Unai Emery** is determined to uplift his squad after a couple of recent setbacks, including a **2-1 loss** to Manchester City and a stinging **3-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat** against **Crystal Palace**. With a week off to regroup, Villa is set to showcase their home strength at **Villa Park**.
Starting just three points off the top five, Aston Villa’s next two fixtures are critical, hosting Tottenham and Manchester United, who are eyeing a showpiece in the **Europa League final**.
While Villa can’t underestimate Fulham, their potent attack promises an engaging match where goals are likely to flow.
In their previous encounter earlier this season, Aston Villa overturned an early deficit from a **Raul Jimenez** goal at **Craven Cottage** to win **3-1**. Notably, Villa has won **nine out of their last 15 home matches**, many of which featured goals from both sides.
Meanwhile, **Fulham** has shown resilience, currently in eighth place after a mixed bag of performances. They let a **1-0 lead slip** at home against Chelsea, losing **2-1**, followed by a dramatic injury-time winner from **Ryan Sessegnon** against bottom club **Southampton**.
In 2025, Fulham has exhibited inconsistency, winning seven and losing seven of their last **14 league matches**. Yet, they’ve consistently troubled top teams, as seen in their **3-2 victory** over champions **Liverpool** last month.
Given the statistics, with **both teams scoring** in **11 of Fulham’s last 12 matches** against higher-ranked opponents, expect an action-packed showdown at Villa Park.
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in **11 of Fulham’s last 12 matches** against teams above them in the table.
Aston Villa vs Fulham: Team News
Aston Villa:
Only one notable absentee for Villa, **Marcus Rashford** (hamstring). Meanwhile, **Axel Disasi** returns after being cup-tied for their last match.
Fulham:
**Antonee Robinson** has recovered from injury, but **Rodrigo Muniz** and **Reiss Nelson** remain sidelined.
Aston Villa vs Fulham: Predicted Line-ups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Watkins
Subs: Malen, Bailey, Ramsey, Maatsen, Torres, Onana, Barkley
Fulham (4-2-3-1):
Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Sessegnon, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez
Subs: Wilson, Pereira, Willian, Traore, Cairney, Reed, Vinicius
Aston Villa vs Fulham: Bet Builder Player Stats
| Aston Villa | Fulham | |
|---|---|---|
| Star man | Morgan Rogers | Alex Iwobi |
| Top goalscorer | Ollie Watkins (15) | Raul Jimenez (10) |
| Penalty taker | Ollie Watkins | Raul Jimenez |
| Most assists | Morgan Rogers (8) | Antonee Robinson (10) |
| Most shots | Ollie Watkins (76) | Raul Jimenez (83) |
| Most shots on target | Ollie Watkins (36) | Raul Jimenez (30) |
| Most cards | Morgan Rogers (9) | Sasa Lukic (12) |
| Aerial threat | Ezri Konsa | Joachim Andersen |
Stats refer to league games only; does not include unavailable players.
Aston Villa vs Fulham: Bet Builder Predictions
Over 2.5 goals:
Highlighting a trend, there have been at least three goals in each of Aston Villa’s last ten games and in five of Fulham’s last six matches.
Morgan Rogers to have over 1.5 shots:
The Villa star boasts seven shots in his last two home league matches and six in the last two Champions League quarters against PSG.
Sasa Lukic to be shown a card:
The Fulham enforcer is expected to have a busy night, potentially adding to his tally of twelve yellow cards in twenty-five league starts.
Projected payout: 11-2 with Paddy Power.
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