Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 28.09.2025

Event Details

• Date and Time: Sunday, September 28, 2025, 10 AM EDT
• Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
• Competition: English Premier League

Aston Villa vs Fulham Preview and Team News 

Aston Villa Team News

The atmosphere at Villa Park is undeniably bleak. Unai Emery, the architect of last season’s success, is under the heaviest pressure of his tenure at Aston Villa. The club have yet to secure a win in the Premier League this season, and even more concerning is the absence of their attacking flair. 

They’ve become a side that dominate possession without purpose, ranking the highest in the league for being tackled and having their passes intercepted. The fluid, risk-taking soccer of last season has been replaced by a cautious, sterile approach that has cut off the supply line to Ollie Watkins, causing his expected goals (xG) metric to decrease.

A bullet from @mattycash622 ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/qPJqfSQW4Z

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 21, 2025

A goalless draw against Newcastle on the opening day was followed by a disappointing 0-3 home defeat to Crystal Palace and a 0-1 loss away to Brentford. 

They managed to halt their losing streak with a goalless draw against Everton and a 1-1 draw with Sunderland last weekend. In that match, they relied on a long-range strike from Matty Cash to score their first goal of the season against a squad with 10 players. However, their overall performances have lacked inspiration.

Their tactical identity is unclear, as they’re struggling with limited width and a failure to break down even newly promoted teams. Villa’s difficulties are further exacerbated by serious injuries, particularly in midfield. Amadou Onana (thigh) and Youri Tielemans (calf) are definitely ruled out of this clash. Boubacar Kamara is only just returning to fitness.

Unai’s assessment following today’s draw 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/isrQfSIHF8

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 21, 2025

The possible absence of defender Victor Lindelöf further weakens the lineup. Emery is under increasing pressure to make radical changes, while summer signings such as Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho are waiting for their chance to breathe life into Villa’s stagnant attacking potential.

Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Fulham (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Kamara; Guessand, Elliott, Rogers; Watkins.

Fulham Team News

Fulham are enjoying a good start to the season. They’ve secured back-to-back Premier League victories, demonstrating their quality in a 1-0 win over Leeds United and a 3-1 comeback triumph against Brentford last weekend. 

That victory was particularly impressive. After conceding an early goal from a defensive mistake, they didn’t panic. Instead, they responded with quick goals from Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson.

The Cottagers are solid defensively but can also transition with speed. The combinations between their attacking midfielders are a joy to watch, and in Alex Iwobi, they have a midfielder who is becoming increasingly clinical. 

Harry Wilson⁴. pic.twitter.com/5hDLFRQzov

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) September 22, 2025

Last season, Fulham’s strength was their ability to impact games from the bench, scoring more goals via substitutes than any other team, and that depth remains a key asset

After rotating his squad for a midweek Carabao Cup tie against Cambridge United, Marco Silva will have a fresh and hungry roster to choose from. Antonee Robinson is back to full fitness and should be available for selection, giving Silva a full complement of players. 

They’ll head to Villa Park with a clear game plan: stay compact, frustrate the nervy hosts, and exploit the spaces that open up as the Villains desperately push for a result.

Fulham predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Iwobi, Smith Rowe; Muniz.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction 

• Pick: draw or Fulham
• Odds: -186 (20Bet)
• Score prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Fulham

Tactics, form, and fitness all point toward a successful away result. Aston Villa are struggling, bound by a fear of mistakes that has led to a predictable and ineffective style of play. Their midfield is a makeshift setup, their attack lacks effectiveness, and the pressure from the home crowd could quickly become toxic if they don’t have a good start. 

Force the error. 👊 pic.twitter.com/qyi32eIVE5

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) September 21, 2025

In contrast, Fulham are disciplined, confident, and have the attacking tools to exploit a vulnerable Villa defense. The only thing preventing us from believing in their victory is the weight of history. Unai Emery’s men have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning the last six in a row. 

Villa Park has been a fortress for them against the Cottagers. However, this Aston Villa team are a shadow of their former selves, and this Fulham side are arguably the strongest. I expect the visitors’ organized defense and sharp attack to be too much for the hosts.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Total Over 1.5 Goals
• Odds: -295 (20Bet) 

The pressure of playing at home after such a poor start could force Aston Villa into a more attacking, open approach. This desperation could lead to chances at both ends. 

Fulham have demonstrated their goalscoring ability, particularly in their 3-1 win over Brentford, and have the quality to trouble a nervy Villa backline. Even if the hosts fail to find the net, the Cottagers are more than capable of scoring twice themselves.

Aston Villa vs Fulham Where to Watch (USA, Canada) 

• NBC (USA)
• Fubo (Canada)

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By Alexander Yaremenko

Updated: 29 Sep 2025, 08:48