Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: double chance Brighton
Other market: under 1.5 goals
The season is already underway for Brighton, but the Prem hasn't started yet.
That changes this Sunday, 23/08, at 14:00, at The American Express Community Stadium. The opponent for the opening match is Aston Villa.
Brighton arrive at the league opener with 17 win(s) and 66 goals this season. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have 33 win(s) and 92 goals. Brighton have a 42% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
The prediction for Brighton vs Aston Villa is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.
Prediction for Brighton vs Aston Villa
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Overview Brighton vs Aston Villa
Brighton are favourites, with a 42% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Aston Villa F.C. win are at 3.53 and a draw at 3.88.
Brighton and Aston Villa have not yet played any matches in the Premier League.
Head-to-head between Brighton and Aston Villa
In 18 clashes, Aston Villa have the advantage over Brighton: 10 win(s) against 2 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 11/02/2026, in the Premier League, the match score was: Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Brighton vs Aston Villa, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Brighton: current form
Brighton have not yet made their debut in the English Premier League, but have played 44 match(es) this season.
See the numbers before the start of the Prem:
17 win(s), 12 draw(s), 15 defeat(s)
66 goals scored (1.5 per match)
Top scorer: Danny Welbeck (13 goal(s))
Aston Villa: current form
On the other side, Aston Villa have not yet made their debut in the Premier League 2026/27, but have played 57 match(es) this season before the tournament.
See the numbers:
33 win(s), 9 draw(s), 15 defeat(s)
92 goals scored (1.61 per match)
Top scorer: Ollie Watkins (16 goal(s))
Brighton vs Aston Villa key players
Brighton have not yet taken to the pitch in the Premier League, so there are no individual data in the league for now.
But in the season, Danny Welbeck is already leading the way with 13 goal(s).
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have not yet made their debut in the Premier League, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.
In the season, however, Ollie Watkins already has 16 goal(s).
Brighton vs Aston Villa statistics in the Premier League
Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Brighton vs Aston Villa already show something. Brighton have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Aston Villa have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Brighton vs Aston Villa in the table below.
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More tips for Brighton vs Aston Villa
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Correct score prediction for Brighton vs Aston Villa
Both teams rarely concede goals. Brighton hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Brighton 1-0 Aston Villa. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Brighton vs Aston Villa
Check out where to watch the live match between Aston Villa and Brighton:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Brighton and Aston Villa
The line-ups for Brighton vs Aston Villa in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Brighton FC line-up
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1
Bart Verbruggen
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10
Georginio Rutter
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13
Pascal Groß
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15
Ibrahim Osman
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21
Olivier Boscagli
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24
Ferdi Kadioglu
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25
Diego Gómez
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26
Yasin Ayari
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27
Mats Wieffer
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35
Malick Junior Yalcouyé
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44
Luka Vušković
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Aston Villa F.C. line-up
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2
Matty Cash
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3
Victor Lindelöf
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7
John McGinn
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8
Boubacar Kamara
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10
Emi Buendía
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14
Pau Torres
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22
Ian Maatsen
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35
João Gomes
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39
Brian Djomeni Madjo
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40
Marco Bizot
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53
George Hemmings
The Aston Villa starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Brighton vs Aston Villa
Match: Brighton vs Aston Villa
Tournament: Prem 2026/27
Date: 23/08/2026
Time: 14:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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