Aston Villa have won six of their last eight encounters against Brighton & Hove Albion, with the Seagulls enjoying just one home victory over the Villans in ten attempts since December 1980.
Brighton vs Aston Villa preview
These two sides start the week in the potential Champions League positions, making this a key clash between two European contenders by the South Coast.
Of the pair, it is Aston Villa who kick off two points better off, looking to continue their winning run. At the weekend, Unai Emery's team were made to work hard for it, but did ultimately beat bottom of the table Wolves 1-0 at home, thanks to Boubacar Kamara's rocket mid-way through the second half.
As a result, Unai Emery's team have now won seven of their last eight Premier League matches, the sole exception a defeat against champions Liverpool at Anfield. The Claret and Blue Army have also won four of five Europa League fixtures, so sit third in the gigantic table, ahead of next Thursday's clash with FC Basel at St. Jakob-Park. Before then, they will welcome league-leaders Arsenal to Villa Park on Saturday, so will they leave Sussex victorious to keep their winning streak going?
As for Brighton, having lost only one of their last nine Premier League matches, victory would see them leapfrog their visitors. On Sunday, the Seagulls battled to a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest; Maxim De Cuyper and Stefanos Tzimas on target towards the end of each half at the City Ground.
After also beating Brentford, Fabian Hürzeler's team have won back-to-back games for the first time this season, currently unbeaten in four. Meantime, in Sussex, the Albion are still yet to taste defeat this season, winning each of their last three at home, so can they continue that streak here?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 35.
- Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 6. Draws: 10. Aston Villa Wins: 19.
Brighton team news
Adam Wesbter, James Milner, Solly March and Kaoru Mitoma are sidelined while Georginio Rutter is a doubt, after suffering a whack to the head against Nottingham Forest.
Meantime, Fabian Hürzeler deployed both Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Maxim De Cuyper on Sunday, the latter in a more advanced position, so will he continue with this stratergy?
Carlos Baleba will return to the lineup, even though he and Mats Wieffer would both miss Sunday's clash with West Ham if cautioned.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, Kadıoğlu; Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Gómez, De Cuyper; Welbeck.
Brighton player to watch vs Aston Villa
Danny Welbeck has seven Premier League goals to his name this season, while he has previously netted five times in his career against Aston Villa, so can he add to this tally?
Aston Villa team news
The surprise team news on Sunday was that, after scoring twice against BSC Young Boys, Donyell Malen kept his place in attack, but out of form Ollie Watkins is expected to return.
That aside, Unai Emery could deploy an unchanged lineup, with Boubacar Kamara and Youri Tielemans the first-choice midfield pairing, meaning Amadou Onana misses out.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn; Buendía, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Brighton
Ollie Watkins has scored seven career goals against Brighton, the joint-most against any single opponent, albeit six of these have come at Villa Park, so can he end his goal draught on the road?
Brighton vs Aston Villa prediction
This Wedneday night clash by the South Coast is too close to call, hence why we're sitting on the fence and forecasting an entertaining draw in Sussex: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Aston Villa.
Brighton vs Aston Villa FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Brighton vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on TV channel?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada
How to watch Brighton vs Aston Villa in the Premier League on live streaming?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Brighton vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa takes place on Wednesday 3 December 2025, with kick off at 19:30 (GMT), 14:30 (ET) & 11:30 (PT).