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Brighton Hove FORM
Aston Villa FORM
Key Factors
Aston Villa's outstanding recent form: They are on a five-match winning run in all competitions and have won seven of their last eight Premier League games.
Aston Villa's strong defensive record: They have conceded only six goals since September 28th, with only league leaders Arsenal conceding fewer (11 goals total).
Brighton's solid home form: The Seagulls are unbeaten in six home games, securing four wins and two draws.
Aston Villa's dominant head-to-head record: Historically, Villa has a significant advantage over Brighton, winning 19 of 35 previous meetings, including three of their last four visits to the Amex.
Impact of injuries on both squads: Brighton has several key players out or doubtful, while Aston Villa is missing Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings.
Injuries & Absentees
Brighton & Hove Albion has several significant absentees. Adam Webster is out with a cruciate ligament injury until June 2026, and Solly March is sidelined after knee surgery until December 13, 2025. James Milner has been out for over five weeks with a muscle injury. Kaoru Mitoma (ankle) is a possibility to return and is 'really close' to being an option for the squad, potentially from the bench. Georginio Rutter (head injury) did not suffer a concussion but is following protocols and is hoped to be available. For Aston Villa, Ross Barkley is a major loss, ruled out for 8-12 weeks with a knee injury. Centre-back Tyrone Mings remains a long-term absentee with a hamstring injury, expected to be out for another four weeks and not back until 2026.
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Coach AI predicts a score of 1-2 with a win probability of 38% for Brighton Hove, 28% draw and 34% for Aston Villa.
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