Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction & Betting Tips (5 May)

Brighton did not perform as well as last year and are now in an anonymous 12th place in the Premier League. Having dropped out of the race for Europe, the Seagulls are now impatiently awaiting the end of the season. This is reflected in the results since they have not won any of their last 6 championship matches, 2 draws and 4 defeats. After being held to a draw by relegated Burnley 1-1, Brighton lost heavily against Manchester City 0-4 and on the Bournemouth pitch last weekend 3-0.4th in the Premier League with 2 games in hand and 7 points ahead of 5th Tottenham, Aston Villa is one of the great surprises of this season on the other side of the Channel.

The Birmingham-based team therefore remains under threat from Spurs but keeps its destiny in its hands to take part in the next Champions League. The Villans have only lost to the ogre Manchester City 4-1 in the last 7 days, for 3 wins and 3 draws. After winning against Arsenal 0-2 and Bournemouth 3-1, they conceded, at home, sharing points against Chelsea last weekend 2-2. This week, Aston Villa disappointed by losing their Europa Conference League semi-final first leg against Olympiakos 2-4 at home.

For this meeting, Brighton is still deprived of the important wingers Mitoma (3 goals and 4 assists in PL) and March (3 goals in 7 PL games), the senior defender van Hecke, the full-backs Estupinan, Hinshelwood and Tariq Lamptey and the promising striker Ferguson (6 goals in PL). Furthermore, veteran James Milner is doubtful. Freewheeling for several weeks, the Seagulls have only scored one goal in the last 5 days.

Brazilian striker Joao Pedro (8 goals and 2 assists in PL) is available.