Brighton 1-0 Aston Villa

Current streaks

Recent form

Brighton

Brighton's recent form has been poor, with the team suffering a run of four consecutive defeats in their last six matches. During this period, they have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only two goals in total, resulting in a low average of 0.33 goals per game. On the other hand, their defense has been leaking goals, conceding 13 in the last six matches, with an average of 2.17 goals conceded per game. It's worth noting that Brighton has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Additionally, they managed to keep only one clean sheet in their last six games, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa, currently sitting in 4th position in the league with 67 points from 35 games, have displayed a mixed bag of results in their last six matches. They have managed to secure three wins, two draws, and one loss, showcasing their ability to grind out positive results. Notably, Villa has been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with five out of their six games featuring over 2.5 goals, resulting in an impressive 83% of their matches exceeding this threshold. Their attacking prowess is evident, scoring 13 goals in total, averaging 2.17 goals per game. However, their defensive vulnerabilities have also been exposed, conceding 9 goals at a rate of 1.5 per game. Villa's recent form has been characterized by a three-game winning streak, which was halted by a loss against Lille in the UEFA Europa Conference League, followed by a commendable draw against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Recent home/away form

Brighton

Brighton's recent home form has been mixed, with a run of three consecutive wins followed by two heavy defeats against top opposition. The wins came against Nottingham Forest, Everton, and Crystal Palace, with the latter being a particularly high-scoring game that ended 4-1 in Brighton's favor. However, their form took a dip with two consecutive losses against Arsenal and Manchester City, conceding seven goals and scoring none in those matches. Despite the recent setbacks, Brighton has managed to maintain a respectable 12th position in the league with 44 points from 34 games.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa's recent away form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 9 during this period, resulting in a negative goal difference of -1. Villa's away matches have been relatively high-scoring, with an average of 2.83 total goals per game, and both teams scoring in 67% of the fixtures. Notably, they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Manchester City, which is their highest-scoring away game in the recent run. However, they also managed to secure an impressive 2-0 victory against Arsenal.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa indicate that as of the data provided, the two teams have met in 13 matches:

- Brighton & Hove Albion has won 1 time.
- Aston Villa has won 7 times.
- There have been 5 draws between the teams.

Here's a summary of the key statistics:

- Brighton & Hove Albion has a win percentage of 7.7% (1 win) in these matches.
- Aston Villa has a win percentage of 53.8% (7 wins) in these matches.
- The draw percentage is 38.5% (5 draws).

The upcoming scheduled match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa is on May 5, 2024, as per the search results.