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Aston Villa FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Aston Villa FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Mon 30 Dec 2024 · 19:45 UTC Villa Park 41,414 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 12' Simon Adingra
Ollie Watkins pen 36' 1–1
Morgan Rogers 47' 2–1
2–2 81' Tariq Lamptey
Morgan Rogers 38' Y
Tyrone Mings 45' Y
Y 45' Yasin Ayari
Y 72' Carlos Baleba
Y 90' Igor Julio

Overview

Match Preview

Aston Villa FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Premier League at Villa Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Assistant 1 Darren Cann
  • Assistant 2 Daniel Robathan

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

9
3
2
Aston Villa FC 14 games · Avg 2.9 goals Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-30 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2024-05-05 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–0 Aston Villa FC 2023-09-30 Aston Villa FC 6–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2023-05-28 Aston Villa FC 2–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2022-11-13 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–2 Aston Villa FC

Recent Form

Aston Villa FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 2–2 D
26 Dec Newcastle United FC A 0–3 L
21 Dec Manchester City FC H 2–1 W
14 Dec Nottingham Forest FC A 1–2 L
10 Dec RB Leipzig A 3–2 W
07 Dec Southampton FC H 1–0 W
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Aston Villa FC A 2–2 D
27 Dec Brentford FC H 0–0 D
21 Dec West Ham United FC A 1–1 D
15 Dec Crystal Palace FC H 1–3 L
08 Dec Leicester City FC A 2–2 D
05 Dec Fulham FC A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Aston Villa FC Brighton & Hove Albion FC
#11 Position #15
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Aston Villa FC are 11th (0 pts). Brighton & Hove Albion FC are 15th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Villa Park!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 12' The Ivory Coast forward Simon Adingra breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 0-1!
  • 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' The whistle greets Pau Torres as he departs to be replaced by Tyrone Mings.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brajan Gruda, as he is very good at scoring at Villa Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Emiliano Martinez made 414 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Aston Villa FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 36' Ollie Watkins makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Aston Villa FC are in front.
  • 38' Morgan Rogers is having his name booked by the referee on 38.
  • 43' Brighton & Hove Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tyrone Mings on 45 minutes.
  • 47' What a moment for Morgan Rogers! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' A change in the Brighton & Hove Albion FC ranks — Julio Enciso exits the field as Georginio Rutter enters on 59.
  • 64' Brighton & Hove Albion FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Matt O'Riley. He replaces Yasin Ayari on 69 minute.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Carlos Baleba on 72 minutes earns him a card. Brighton & Hove Albion FC will be frustrated.
  • 77' Another change for Aston Villa FC made on 77 minute. Leon Bailey leaves to be changed by Jacob Ramsey.
  • 81' The deadlock is broken! Tariq Lamptey gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
  • 83' A change in the Aston Villa FC ranks — Boubacar Kamara exits the field as Amadou Onana enters on 83.
  • 86' Another substitution for Brighton & Hove Albion FC to replace Carlos Baleba by Jakub Moder on 86 minute.
  • 90' The referee shows Brighton & Hove Albion FC player a card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

Aston Villa FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ollie Watkins 7
Deniz Undav 3
Jack Grealish 2
Douglas Luiz 2
Matty Cash 2
Danny Ings 2
Alexis Mac Allister 1
Marco Asensio 1

Head to Head

2024-12-30 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2024-05-05 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–0 Aston Villa FC 2023-09-30 Aston Villa FC 6–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2023-05-28 Aston Villa FC 2–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2022-11-13 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–2 Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa FC Form

2024-12-30 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D 2024-12-26 Newcastle United FC 3–0 Aston Villa FC L 2024-12-21 Aston Villa FC 2–1 Manchester City FC W 2024-12-14 Nottingham Forest FC 2–1 Aston Villa FC L 2024-12-10 RB Leipzig 2–3 Aston Villa FC W 2024-12-07 Aston Villa FC 1–0 Southampton FC W

Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form

2024-12-30 Aston Villa FC 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D 2024-12-27 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0–0 Brentford FC D 2024-12-21 West Ham United FC 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D 2024-12-15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1–3 Crystal Palace FC L 2024-12-08 Leicester City FC 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D 2024-12-05 Fulham FC 3–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.07 Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69 Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Aston Villa FC46% Draw32% Brighton & Hove Albion FC22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes34% 0% No66%
Avg goals/match: 1.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Aston Villa FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
54%
Aston Villa FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aston Villa FC27% Draw58% Brighton & Hove Albion FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.8%
1 – 0
17.1%
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.3%
3 – 1
2.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
1%

Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC

Handicap Aston Villa FC covers Push Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 25% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 15% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
51% ✗
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.