Talks of potential Champions League qualification intensified last week after Aston Villa’s incredible run of form, but it ultimately led to a disappointing draw with Brentford (1-1). However, their character cannot be questioned as they rallied at the end of the game to secure a point, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches. The Villans will likely secure European football to some degree, with seventh place possibly being enough. Their return to Villa Park should give them a boost, as none of the last four visiting teams have picked up points or even scored here. In fact, their current run of four consecutive home clean-sheet victories is a club record in the Premier League. After 32 matches, the team has 15 wins and six draws, giving them 51 points and sixth place in the league table. Today, Martinez, Konsa, Cash, Bailey, and Steer, who is recovering from a muscle injury, will not be able to play.
Fulham has had a successful couple of rounds, beating the relegation-threatened teams “Everton” and “Leeds”. These victories may have revived the weak hopes of the “Cottagers” for a European finish and put an end to their five-match losing streak. However, they face a much more serious challenge here at the stadium where they have lost three of their last four visits. Nevertheless, Marco Silva’s team can be confident that the only team from the top six they beat this season was “Villa” in the first-round match, although their overall Premier League record against such teams this season looks grim. 13 wins and six draws correspond to 51 points and sixth place in the table. Mitrovic and Kurzawa will not be able to help their team. Kurzawa has a knee injury. More today football predictions from the experts can be obtained from the link provided.
