Henry Roldán
Get ready for a European flavor match this coming Sunday in matchday 38 of the Premier League, since Aston Villa vs Brighton will face each other in an exciting encounter for the English championship.
Aston Villa, which needs a win to secure a spot in Europe, comes from drawing 1-1 away against Liverpool, while Brighton earned its first ticket to continental competitions after drawing 1-1 against the champion, Manchester City.
It’s worth noting that both teams clashed earlier this season in matchday 16, with Aston Villa winning 2-1. Without further ado, at JefeBet, we bring you the best preview of the stellar challenge between Aston Villa vs Brighton. Don’t miss out!
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Aston Villa vs Brighton Premier League Matchday 38 Game on May 28, 2023
- Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- When: Sunday, May 28, 2023, 11:30 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Aston Villa (+105) / Tie (+300) / Brighton (+225)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-190) / Under (+150)
- Both teams score: Yes (-210) / No (+170)
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Aston Villa Football Club
Aston Villa only needs one victory to cap off an impressive second half of the season and secure a spot in the upcoming Conference League, marking its return to European competition for the first time since the 2010/11 season.
Under the guidance of Unai Emery, the team has taken matters into its own hands, securing a crucial win against Tottenham with a 2-1 scoreline and a valuable point against Liverpool at Anfield. This performance has placed the team in seventh place, with 58 points, one more than Tottenham, and two ahead of Brentford.
Therefore, Aston Villa has one mission and one mission only: to win. A draw or a loss against Brighton could knock the team out of contention if Tottenham beats Leeds or if Brentford secures a win against Manchester City.
In the last 13 games, Aston Villa has lost only twice, with its defense stepping up to compensate for any offensive shortcomings, having conceded only six goals during that period, and never conceding more than two goals in a single game.
Another advantage is that the team will have the home crowd behind its back in the upcoming Aston Villa vs Brighton, having given its fans a win in each of the past six matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding only one.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne; Boubacar Kamara, Douglas Luiz; Jacob Ramsey, Emiliano Buendia, John McGinn; Ollie Watkins.
Betting on Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
Brighton, on the other hand, has secured its place as the Premier League’s surprise team this season. In fact, the team confirmed its participation in the next Europa League with an impressive draw against Manchester City last Wednesday.
Coached by Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton has achieved sixth place in the standings with 62 points, an unattainable number for its closest follower, Aston Villa. This marks the first time in the team’s history that it will play in Europe.
To the surprise of many, Brighton is currently the fourth-highest scoring team this season with 71 goals, including 13 in the last four games. However, the team will need to improve its defense for the continental competition, as its 51 goals conceded are the tenth highest in the league.
Despite being on enemy grounds, De Zerbi’s team won’t make it easy for its opponents. In fact, it is the fourth-best away team in the domestic league, having earned 28 points out of 54 possible. Besides, it is tied with City for the second-highest number of away goals with 34, although Brighton has conceded 30 of those 51 goals mentioned earlier.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jason Steele; Joel Veltman, Levi Colwill, Jean Paul van Hecke, Pervis Estupiñán; Pascal Gross, Moises Caicedo; Julio Enciso, Alexis Mac Allister, Kaoru Mitoma; Danny Welbeck.
JefeBet Prediction
In the Premier League, no team gives anything away, and that’s why Aston Villa can’t afford to relax this Sunday, even though they’re facing a Brighton side already qualified for Europe.
The Villans need all three points, and must go out and get them from the first minute. Much of the team’s comeback is due to its good performance in front of its home fans, especially defensively, where it has kept a clean sheet in five of the last six matches.
On the other hand, Brighton has been equally impressive on the road, with an explosive attack. However, this time it faces a solid defense. So, if the Seagulls can’t find the formula to score, they’ll have problems with their inconsistent defense on the road.
Having said that, the home team’s need to go for the win and Brighton’s offensive style suggest an entertaining Aston Villa vs Brighton match with some goals, as in their first encounter of the season. Therefore, it’s worth going to DraftKings and betting on the Over (2.5) with a line of (-190), which could earn us up to $53 for every $100 wagered.
Prediction: Over (AST 2 – BRI 1).
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