Aston Villa vs Fulham predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Aston Villa vs Fulham kick-off, date & TV info

Date Sunday, September 28
Kick-off 2pm
Venue Villa Park, Birmingham
Competition Premier League
TV Live on Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Aston Villa will be looking for their first Premier League win of the season when they take on Fulham at Villa Park on Sunday.

Unai Emery's side got off the mark with a 1-0 victory over Bologna in the Europa League on Thursday, but they have scored just one goal in their five league games and they take on a Fulham side who have won their last three matches, the most recent success coming in the EFL Cup against Cambridge United.

However, the Londoners have won just once in their last 21 visits to Villa, so they will be keen to improve upon that poor record in Sunday's showdown.

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Aston Villa vs Fulham betting tips & predictions

Best bet

One or both teams not to score
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Matty Cash to be booked
16-5 general

Longshot

No goalscorer
8-1 Betfair, Coral, Ladbrokes

Aston Villa vs Fulham preview

Having reached the quarter-finals of last season's Champions League and been made favourites for this term's Europa, few Aston Villa followers would have anticipated that their team would be still searching for a first Premier League win after five matches.

Achievements inevitably raise expectations but financial restrictions have meant a lack of clout in the transfer market and it seems Unai Emery's side have been unable to push on as a result.

History suggests they should fancy their chances of getting up and running against Fulham, who have won just once in 21 visits to Villa Park since 1973.

But Villa have scored just once this season and are not creating many chances. That alone should have alarm bells ringing in the Holte End, even if the Villans did get this season's European adventure off to a winning start on Wednesday night.

Their expected-goals (xG) figures make for dismal reading. Their highest figure in their five league games was 1.2 in a 1-0 loss at Brentford, and while they tallied 1.6 against Bologna in midweek, almost half of that was accounted for by Ollie Watkins' missed penalty.

So they may have to scrap for any rewards against Fulham, especially as the Cottagers are also struggling in the final third.

Fulham have won their last two league games against Leeds and Brentford and progressed past Cambridge in the EFL Cup. But their xG figures in their last three league outings – they lost 2-0 at Chelsea at the start of that run – are just 0.9, 0.9 and 1.0.

The latter figure came in last weekend's 3-1 win over the Bees in which they benefited from an Ethan Pinnock own goal, so they are hardly firing on all cylinders.

Such statistics suggest that while there is certainly enough talent in the Villa ranks for them to push up the table, it could take time for them to get into their stride.

Both they and the Cottagers, whose win over League One Cambridge came courtesy of a single goal, are difficult to trust and it is no surprise to see the draw shorter than 2-1 in places.

It would be a leap of faith to suggest that both could get their act together on the same afternoon. One may fire and the other not, so backing one or both teams to not score could be profitable.

Cash could fall foul of the officials again

Matty Cash scored Villa's first goal of the season at Sunderland last week, but it has also been noticeable that he has had the odd brush with referees this term.

The Poland international was cautioned in a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace and goalless draw at Everton, before three fouls saw him earn another yellow against Bologna on Wednesday.

Strikers could be in for a frustrating afternoon

It is the lack of chances that both Aston Villa and Fulham are creating that will be of the gravest concern to the two managers and this match could descend into a battle where the teams cancel each other out.

With neither having shown the potential to go on a scoring spree, there looks a decent chance that neither team will be able to find the net, so it could be worth chancing that we do not see a successful strike at Villa Park.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Bet Builder

Under 2.5 goals

Just one of Villa's last 11 games has featured more than two goals and one of Fulham's last six, so goals may be at a premium.

Sasa Lukic to be booked

No Premier League player went into this weekend having conceded more fouls than the Cottagers' combative midfielder.

Aston Villa to have most corners

Despite failing to score in two home games, Villa have forced a total of 13 corners and could come out on top of the flag-kick count.

Pays out at 13-2 with bet365

Key stats for Aston Villa vs Fulham

♦ Aston Villa have scored more than once in just one of their last 13 matches
♦ The Cottagers have won on just one of their last 21 visits to Villa Park
♦ Villa have lost one of their last 24 home games
♦ Fulham have won their last three matches
♦ Five of Fulham's last six games have featured fewer than three goals

Aston Villa vs Fulham betting odds

Market	Odds
Aston Villa	6-5 with Betfair
Fulham	2-1 with Betfair
Draw	15-8 with Betfair

Odds correct at time of publishing

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Aston Villa vs Fulham team news and predicted line-ups

Aston Villa

Emiliano Martinez is expected to start in goal after missing out in midweek through injury. However, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley and Youri Tielemans are sidelined.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; McGinn, Kamara; Guessand, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins
Subs: Lindelof, Elliott, Mings, Malen, Sancho, Digne, Bogarde

Fulham

New signing Kevin is out with a shoulder injury but full-back Antonee Robinson is available again.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Lukic, Berge; Wilson, King, Iwobi; Muniz
Subs: Jimenez, Cairney, Traore, Smith Rowe, Cuenca, Castagne, Chukwueze

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FAQs for Aston Villa vs Fulham

When is Aston Villa vs Fulham in the Premier League?

Aston Villa vs Fulham takes place on Sunday, September 28 at 2pm BST

Where is Aston Villa vs Fulham being played?

Aston Villa vs Fulham will be played at Villa Park, Birmingham

Where can I watch Aston Villa vs Fulham?

Aston Villa vs Fulham will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League

What is the match betting for Aston Villa vs Fulham

Aston Villa are 6-5 to win Sunday's game with Fulham available at 2-1 while the draw is priced at 15-8 with Betfair

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Published on 27 September 2025inPremier League