Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 14:00
The encounter between Brighton and Aston Villa is set to kick off at 14:00 on Sunday, 23/08.
This Premier League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our pick is Corners – Over 10.5 for the Brighton vs Aston Villa clash. Expect an open game with sustained attacking pressure from both sides. Frequent deliveries from wide areas and set-piece opportunities could easily push the corner count into double digits.
Over 10.5 Corners: 1/1
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Why we predict over 10.5 corners
Key Betting Insights
Brighton
Aston Villa
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Brighton have not played a Premier League match yet this season, so there is no Premier League record to draw on ahead of this fixture.
Across all competitions this season, Brighton has played 43 matches, scoring 66 goals (1.53 per match) and conceding 52 (1.21 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Brighton to win the match: 23/20
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Brighton
Date
Game
Result
20/08
D
24/05
L
17/05
L
09/05
W
02/05
L
Aston Villa are yet to feature in the Premier League this season, so there is no Premier League form to go on here.
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Aston Villa has earned 33 wins from 57 matches across all competitions, scoring 92 goals (1.61 per match) and conceding 64 (1.12 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Aston Villa to win the match: 11/5
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Aston Villa
Date
Game
Result
12/08
L
24/05
W
20/05
W
15/05
W
10/05
D
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Brighton vs Aston Villa fixture.
Key metrics England - Premier League England - Premier LeagueTeam Form
Brighton
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
L
L
W
L
0.8
Home
L
W
W
W
L
1.8
Away
D
L
L
D
W
1
Aston Villa
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
W
D
2
Home
W
W
L
W
W
2.4
Away
L
W
W
D
L
1.4
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 4 last 5 matches 12 last 5 matches
Aston Villa scored +200% more goals than Brighton in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Brighton
Aston Villa
Performance Gap
Tromso
Manchester United
Leeds
Wolverhampton
Newcastle United
Key metrics 7 last 5 matches 7 last 5 matches
Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Brighton
Aston Villa
Performance Gap
Tromso
Manchester United
Leeds
Wolverhampton
Newcastle United
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