Aston Villa are in good shape recently, with three wins and two draws from their last five matches. Brighton, on the other hand, have been struggling to win, with four draws and one loss in their last five games.

When these two teams met earlier this season, it was a very open game with many goals, finishing 4-3 to Aston Villa. Their other recent meetings have been much tighter, ending in goalless draws. This match could go either way, but Villa's current form gives them a slight edge.