Aston Villa host Brighton in the Premier League with both managers leading their respective clubs to dizzying heights. After taking over for Steven Gerrard, Unai Emery has guided Villans to seventh position, which would qualify them for a Europa Conference League play-off berth. With a draw against Manchester City on Wednesday, the Seagulls were able to earn a sixth place, capping up their best-ever campaign in the Premier League.
Aston Villa team news
Left-back Last time, Alex Moreno left Anfield after only 12 minutes of play as a replacement, therefore Lucas Digne, who has been Moreno’s backup since the Spaniard’s January arrival, should get the nod this time around. The last time Philippe Coutinho played, he scored in a 4-2 loss to Arsenal. He won’t play on Sunday. Diego Carlos’ long-awaited homecoming is in doubt while Calum Chambers has been sick.
Brighton team news
Alexis Mac Allister and Lewis Dunk should likely return for Roberto De Zerbi to make a few changes to the Brighton team that held City to a draw now that sixth place has been confirmed. Danny Welbeck may be replaced up front by Irish attacker Evan Ferguson, but Julio Enciso should get another start following his stunning performance in the middle of the week.
Aston Villa vs Brighton score prediction
Aston Villa and Brighton were in direct battle for a European berth towards the conclusion of the season, and the home team, who sits eighth and is a point ahead of Tottenham heading into the final day, still has a chance to make it. If the Villans can improve on Spurs’ performance against Leeds, they will qualify for the Europa Conference League play-off round, and there might be goals in Birmingham as the Seagulls try to entice the Villans into a trap and pounce. The end result should be an exciting match full of fun to cap off good seasons for both clubs.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Brighton
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