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Aston Villa finally found some respite in midweek after a turbulent start to their season. Having failed to register a single win across their opening six domestic fixtures (D3, L3), the Villans managed to grind out a narrow 1-0 triumph over Bologna in the UEFA Europa League. It was far from a polished performance, but the result was all that mattered. The Villa Park faithful erupted at full-time, fully aware that the European victory could serve as a launchpad for their faltering campaign. For a side struggling to even find the back of the net, it was a timely morale boost.

Unai Emery, a manager who has built his reputation on continental success, knows he cannot afford to neglect domestic duties. The harsh reality is that Villa are winless in the Premier League so far this term, and their issues in front of goal remain glaring. They’ve failed to score in any of their first two home league games, and another blank here would mark their worst start on home turf in front of goal since the 1946/47 campaign. For all of Emery’s pedigree, there is pressure mounting to turn his side’s fortunes around quickly, or their early-season malaise could spiral into something far more damaging.

On the other side, Fulham arrive in Birmingham with reasons for optimism. The Cottagers made progress in the League Cup by edging past League Two side Cambridge United with a 1-0 win, extending a run of four victories from their last five outings across all competitions (L1). More importantly, that sequence has included three clean sheets, a testament to their defensive organisation under Marco Silva. Back-to-back Premier League victories have also left them on the verge of achieving three successive wins in the competition for the first time since January 2023. It is a streak they will be desperate to revive as they seek to re-establish themselves as genuine mid-table contenders.

История встреч

Recent history in this fixture is strongly tilted in Villa’s favour. The Villans have won each of the last five meetings with Fulham, a dominance that extends further when focusing on clashes at Villa Park. Indeed, Fulham have lost on their last six visits to this ground, and their only victory in their last 21 league trips to Birmingham came back in April 2014.

The weight of these historical patterns cannot be overlooked, as they provide Villa with confidence despite their present struggles. Fulham have been dogged by poor results away at Villa Park for decades, while Emery’s side will see this clash as a golden opportunity to breathe life into their Premier League campaign.

Горячая статистика и полосы

• None of Villa’s last five home matches have seen both teams score.
• Just one of Villa’s last 11 fixtures across all competitions has produced over 2.5 goals.
• Only one of Fulham’s last eight matches has gone above 2.5 total goals.
• Fulham have failed to score in three of their last six away games in the Premier League.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

Villa supporters will be hoping Морган Роджерс steps up to provide a breakthrough. Nine of his last 11 goals have come at home, and the attacker has already shown a knack for delivering in front of his own fans.

Interestingly, Rogers also found the net against Fulham last season, which will further encourage Emery to entrust him with a decisive role in this fixture.

За "Фулхэм", Harry Wilson stands out as a player who can tilt the balance late in games. Seven of his last eight Premier League goals have arrived beyond the 65th minute, underlining his reputation as a player who comes alive when defences tire.

His pace and eye for goal could be particularly dangerous against a Villa side that has often looked vulnerable in the closing stages of matches.

In terms of availability, Villa remain without Amadou Onana, who continues his recovery from injury. There is, however, some hope that Youri Tielemans could feature, with reports suggesting he is nearing a return. Fulham, on the other hand, have a clean bill of health, which will delight Silva as he looks to extend his side’s strong run of form.

Предсказание

Aston Villa’s win in Europe may have eased some pressure, but their Premier League form remains a cause for major concern. Emery’s men have looked toothless in attack and brittle under pressure, particularly at Villa Park, where fans are growing restless. The weight of expectation will hang heavily on their shoulders as they desperately seek a first domestic win of the campaign.

Fulham arrive with momentum, defensive solidity, and a chance to claim a rare victory on this ground. Silva’s men have shown they can grind out results, and their recent form is an encouraging sign. Yet, history and head-to-head dominance suggest Villa will always have a psychological edge in this fixture.

Given both teams’ tendency to be involved in low-scoring encounters, this contest may well be decided by a single moment of quality. Fulham’s organisation makes them difficult to break down, while Villa’s desperation may push them into errors. That said, Villa’s home record against the Cottagers and their recent European boost could just tilt the scales in their favour.

Prediction: Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham

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