Aston Villa FC vs Fulham FC
England - Premier League
Aston Villa FC
Fulham FC
October 31, 2026 at 20:00
Won
Aston Villa FC vs Fulham FC prediction and betting tip for this England - Premier League match, kicking off October 31, 2026 at 20:00. Our tip: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X) (odds 1.28), 90% confidence. Final score: 1-1 (1-0). The tip won.
Aston Villa FC 1-1 Fulham FC: Match Report
Aston Villa FC and Fulham FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Villa Park in the England Premier League on Saturday. Aston Villa FC led 1-0 at half-time.
Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring for Aston Villa FC on 39 minutes, set up by Johan Manzambi. An own goal by Zion Suzuki levelled for Fulham FC on 64 minutes.
Fulham FC had 55% of the ball, while Aston Villa FC had 16 shots (3 on target) to Fulham FC's 14 (5). Expected goals finished Aston Villa FC 1.75, Fulham FC 2.23, so Fulham FC will feel they should have won.
Referee Samuel Barrott showed 4 yellow cards.
Our tip, Aston Villa FC or draw (1X), won as the game ended level.
Goals & cards
- 30' David Affengruber Fulham FC · Yellow Card
- 39' Nicolas Jackson Aston Villa FC · assist Johan Manzambi
- 45+4' Calvin Bassey Fulham FC · Yellow Card
- 64' Zion Suzuki Fulham FC · Own Goal
- 76' Matty Cash Aston Villa FC · Yellow Card
- 77' Tom Cairney Fulham FC · Yellow Card
Match stats
Before the match
Aston Villa FC hosted Fulham FC in the England Premier League (matchday 9) on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 21:00 WAT at Villa Park in Birmingham. Samuel Barrott was the referee.
Aston Villa FC are 11th in the table with 11 points from 8 games (3-2-3), while Fulham FC sit 16th on 8 points. Only 3 points separate them. At home Aston Villa FC have won 1 of 4; Fulham FC have won 1 of 4 on the road.
Aston Villa FC have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 5 league games (L-W-D-W-W), averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. Fulham FC have two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 5 league games (D-D-L-W-W), averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Aston Villa FC have won 2, Fulham FC 4, with 0 draws and an average of 2.8 goals per game. The most recent, in April 2026, finished Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa.
Aston Villa FC average 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 3 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Fulham FC average 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets and 2 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
Aston Villa FC will be without A. Onana (knee injury), M. Ruggeri (muscle injury) and A. Wan-Bissaka (muscle injury). Fulham FC will be without R. Sessegnon (red card).
Players to watch: N. Jackson leads Aston Villa FC's scoring with 4 goals.
Line-ups: Aston Villa FC lined up in a 4-2-3-1, Fulham FC in a 4-2-3-1.
Before kick-off, bookmakers made Aston Villa FC the favourites: Aston Villa FC 2.00, draw 3.60, Fulham FC 3.70 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.80 and under at 2.00. Both teams to score: yes 1.67, no 2.10.
Our prediction was Aston Villa FC or draw (1X). The model gives Aston Villa FC or a draw a 90% chance, Aston Villa FC have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 11th, 5 places above Fulham FC.
Team news
- Out A. Onana Knee Injury
- Out M. Ruggeri Muscle Injury
- Out A. Wan-Bissaka Muscle Injury
- Out R. Sessegnon Red Card
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 11 |
| 16 | Fulham FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
Season stats
| Aston Villa FC | Fulham FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 8 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 3 / 2 / 3 | 2 / 2 / 4 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 9 (1.1) | 8 (1.0) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 12 (1.5) | 10 (1.3) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.3 / 1.0 | 1.5 / 0.5 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 2 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 0 |
| Biggest win | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- N. Jackson 4 goals · 0 assists
No player in the league's top scorers list.
Odds (Bet365)
Odds before kick-off.
Starting line-ups
Z. Suzuki, M. Cash, V. Lindelöf, Pau Torres, I. Maatsen, B. Kamara, L. Goretzka, Alysson Edward, J. McGinn, J. Manzambi, N. Jackson
Coach: Unai Emery
B. Leno, T. Castagne, D. Affengruber, C. Bassey, A. Robinson, S. Berge, S. Charles, Oscar Bobb, Joshua King, A. Iwobi, Gonzalo García
Coach: Álvaro Arbeloa
Data: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 23:15. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
API-Football win probability (for comparison)
Our tip: Aston Villa FC or draw (1X) — The model gives Aston Villa FC or a draw a 90% chance, Aston Villa FC have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 11th, 5 places above Fulham FC.
Form (last 5)
Aston Villa
LWDWW
1.8 scored · 1.4 conceded per game
Fulham
DDLWW
0.8 scored · 0.6 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
5 Aston Villa wins 0 draws 1 Fulham wins last 6 meetings
- Fulham1 - 0Aston Villa Premier League
- Aston Villa3 - 1Fulham Premier League
- Aston Villa1 - 0Fulham Premier League
- Fulham1 - 3Aston Villa Premier League
- Fulham1 - 2Aston Villa Premier League
- Aston Villa3 - 1Fulham Premier League
Statistics: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 20:18. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).