Fulham vs Aston Villa: Can Aston Villa continue to hold their place in the top four?
Fulham and Aston Villa will meet in a Matchday 34 clash of the English Premier League. The fixture will take place on Saturday, April 25, with kick-off at 13:30 CET, and I’m offering a bet on this match.
Fulham vs Aston Villa: Match facts and head-to-head
- Fulham have failed to win either of their last two matches.
- Fulham have won only one of their last six games.
- Fulham have scored in just one of their last six matches.
- Aston Villa are unbeaten in four straight matches: three wins and a draw.
- Aston Villa have scored in ten consecutive games.
- Aston Villa have scored in both halves in 34% of their matches this season.
- Aston Villa have won 28% of their matches this season with a clean sheet.
- Aston Villa beat Fulham 3-1 in the last meeting between the sides.
Fulham vs Aston Villa: Match preview
Fulham are without a win in their last two matches and currently sit in mid-table. The team have 45 points after 33 matches and still retain hopes of qualifying for European competition. They are currently four points behind seventh place, meaning the opportunity remains there, but given their recent run of form and inconsistency, their chances do not look especially strong.
Aston Villa are higher in the standings and remain firmly in the race for a UEFA Champions League place. The Birmingham side are in a strong position. After 33 matches, Villa have collected 58 points and hold an eight-point cushion over sixth place. With five rounds still to play, their Champions League hopes look very promising. In addition, Aston Villa are also chasing silverware this season. They have reached the Europa League semi-finals, where they will face Nottingham.
Probable line-ups
- Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez
- Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Sancho; Watkins
Prediction
Both teams want the win and have plenty of motivation heading into this fixture, so we should be in for an entertaining contest. My pick is both teams to score.
