In the 26th round of the English Premier League on February 11, 2026, Aston Villa will face Brighton & Hove Albion. To keep their title hopes alive, the hosts need nothing less than a win.
Our prediction for Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The Birmingham team played in the Champions League playoffs a year ago. However, after expending considerable effort there, they lost fifth place to Newcastle despite being level on points. This season, they competed in the Europa League, where they confidently reached the playoffs. Domestically, a disastrous start (eliminated from the League Cup early, first win only in the sixth round) was replaced by a long successful run, helping them secure a spot in the top three. However, recent rounds brought a defeat to Brentford and a draw with Bournemouth.
The club from the south coast, after bringing in Hürzeler and strengthening the squad with several new signings last season, clearly aimed to return to European competition. They even clinched eighth place—but Crystal Palace took the Conference League spot by winning the FA Cup. This season, results have been more mediocre and inconsistent. After a draw with Everton, they lost at home to Crystal Palace. On the plus side, they managed to eliminate Manchester United from the cup last month!
Emery’s side averages 1.44 goals scored per match, conceding significantly less—just 1.08. Evanilson and company are more balanced statistically: 1.36 goals scored, but also 1.32 conceded per game.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Key Stats and Trends
Aston Villa have won four of their last eight matches
52% of Aston Villa’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.52
Brighton & Hove Albion have lost two of their last eight matches
68% of Brighton’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.68
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Possible Starting Lineups
Aston Villa (probable lineup): Martinez – Maatsen, Pau Torres, Konsa, Cash – Tielemans, Onana, Buendia, Rogers, Sancho – Watkins
Brighton & Hove Albion (probable lineup): Verbruggen – Kadioglu, Dunk, Van Hecke, Veltman – Gross, Hinchelwood, Mitoma, Gomez, Gruda – Welbeck.
