Aston Villa chase a third straight Premier League win when they host Fulham at Villa Park on October 31. The visitors have also won successive EPL fixtures.

Villa Hitting Their Stride Under Emery

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa endured a slow start to the Premier League season, but a run of three wins in four has seen them climb up to ninth in the standings.

The Villans will take confidence from their attacking form, with eight goals scored in their previous four EPL encounters. Johan Manzambi has been an excellent addition, registering three goal involvements in his last four starts.

Matteo Ruggeri and Aaron Wan-Bissaka remain out, but Ian Maatsen returned from injury in last week’s 2-1 win against Manchester City. Brian Madjo is also back in contention after scoring three in five pre-season fixtures before getting injured.

Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Fulham (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Maatsen; Gomes, Kamara; McGinn, Buendia, Manzambi; Jackson

Pressure Easing on Arbeloa Following Winning Run

A couple of weeks have changed the whole feeling surrounding Fulham’s prospects in 2026-27, as Alvaro Arbeloa has led the Cottagers to back-to-back wins at Coventry and Hull.

Most pleasing has been the improved defensive showings, keeping consecutive clean sheets. Oscar Bobb has been reliable, scoring four in his last six starts for club and country.

Arbeloa has no injury concerns, meaning an unchanged line-up could be named. Josh King will be integral in the final third after taking the most shots in the recent win against Coventry (4).

Fulham predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Affengruber, Bassey, Robinson; Charles, Larsson; Bobb, King, Iwobi; Garcia

Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Over 1.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.20 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Fulham
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 3LG88

Key stats:

  • Aston Villa have scored 13 goals in their last four home fixtures.
  • Fulham have failed to keep clean sheets in two of their last three on the road.
  • Four of the last six head-to-heads have seen at least 2 goals scored.

Based on the attacking stats of both teams, over 1.5 goals is a standout selection on Saturday. Aston Villa have excelled in the final third in recent weeks, scoring at least twice in five of their previous seven outings.

Meanwhile, they have scored eleven in their last three at Villa Park in all competitions. Fulham have tightened up, but they have typically struggled on the road this season, allowing four goals in their previous three.

The main risk this weekend is a cagey affair, with both teams potentially being fatigued after midweek EFL Cup fixtures. However, two recent meetings at Villa Park produced over 3.5 goals, making Over 1.5 goals the logical play at 1.20.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Aston Villa to Win
  • Odds: 1.965 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: J4N88

A home win is hard to overlook as a value play this weekend. Villa have won three on the bounce at Villa Park, including last Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City.

Meanwhile, Fulham have suffered defeats in two of their four away fixtures in the Premier League.

The Villans' dominance is also reflected in the head-to-head encounters, winning 14 of the last 22 at Villa Park, which includes victories in each of the previous five.

Verdict: Total Over 1.5 Goals (1.20) — Aston Villa 2-1 Fulham.