Aston Villa v Brighton Betting Preview – Championship 7th May 12:00 pm
Will the Seagulls hold their nerve? They have slipped to back to back defeats in the Championship and have missed those chances to secure the title. This is their final shot and if they win this they will be crowned Champions. But if they slip up again, then Newcastle can swoop in and beat them to the punch. A tense afternoon in the Midlands is on the cards for the Seagulls.
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Aston Villa v Brighton Betting Tips
Well, Villa really have nothing to play for here and they can only go up one spot to finish the season with. But the main focus on this game is Brighton’s title challenge, will Villa stop them from winning? Villa have gone W12 D7 L3 at home this season, so are likely going to push Brighton very hard. Villa have won six of their last seven home games in the League (L1) so are running in great form and in each of the wins in that sequence, they picked up a clean sheet too. Under 2.5 goals at bet365 returns a price of 3/4. Villa are actually on a four-match winning streak at home against the Seagulls as well and they are a price of 5/1 to win to nil. Aston Villa are missing Jonathan Kodjia and Gabriel Agbonlahor is a 7/2 anytime goalscorer option for them and Scott Hogan is at 9/4. Earlier this season the Villains held out for a 1-1 draw at Brighton.
A 1-1 correct score at bet365 fetches a price of 11/2 which is the shortest priced option in the market. Brighton have to win this to guarantee the title but that isn’t looking easy for them now after losing their last two games. So Newcastle can still overhaul them on the final day if the Seagulls fail to get their win. Their home loss against Bristol City last weekend was a huge shock and Brighton have failed to score in their last two games now. That having been said, the Seagulls do have good options in the bet365 anytime goalscorer market with Glenn Murray and Tomer Hemed both at 6/4 and Anthony Knockaert at 12/5. Brighton are actually on a six-match winless streak against Villa across all competitions and this looks a tough, tough game for them to win. They have won four of their last six on the road (L2).
Aston Villa v Brighton Betting Odds
Brighton 11/10, Draw 13/5, Aston Villa 5/2
Aston Villa v Brighton Predictions
Aston Villa Home Win: The intensity and focus of Brighton has gone and they have no form at Villa Park, so it’s worth backing the home side to sucker punch them out of the title.
