Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction

AI match recap

Villa bring the stronger recent momentum and the benefit of Villa Park, but their defensive absences make this less straightforward than the table positions suggest. Emery’s side have the clearest route to control through McGinn’s creativity and Jackson’s movement beyond the last line. Fulham’s best spell will come when Iwobi and Bobb can run at an altered Villa back line after turnovers. Expect a competitive match in which Villa’s control is tested by Fulham’s counter-attacking width.

Head-to-head analysis

Villa have won the majority of the recent meetings and have repeatedly beaten Fulham at Villa Park. Fulham’s victory in the latest league encounter is a reminder that the current matchup is not one-sided.

Injuries and absences

Villa’s long-term absence of Onana reduces midfield depth, while Wan-Bissaka and Ruggeri being unavailable weakens established coverage on the flanks. Those losses increase the defensive responsibility on Kamara and whichever full-backs start.

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

Other Premier League matches

• Chelsea – Manchester United
• Bournemouth – Leeds
• Brentford – Nottingham Forest
• Coventry – Sunderland
• Hull City – Ipswich
• Manchester City – Brighton
• Tottenham – Crystal Palace
• Liverpool – Arsenal