Desperately seeking an immediate response on Saturday lunchtime, Aston Villa will turn their attention back to Premier League action when they meet Fulham.
Suffering major FA Cup heartbreak in the capital last weekend, Unai Emery’s men will have a tremendous amount of pressure on their shoulders as they look to get their Champions League charge back on track in the Midlands.
Mounting a dramatic last-gasp comeback away at an already-relegated Southampton last week, Fulham know that their respective European dreams are hanging in the balance here.
In what could prove to be a season-defining battle for both camps, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing Aston Villa vs Fulham Bet Builder Tips.
All the pressure on Villa’s shoulders
Suffering Wembley heartbreak last weekend as they fell to a 3-0 drumming against Crystal Palace, Aston Villa know that they don’t have any time to feel sorry for themselves.
With all of their attention now focused on booking another famous Champions League finish, Emery’s side face what is a season-defining showdown when they return to the Midlands.
Suffering consecutive defeats for the first time since the start of November, the one-time Arsenal boss will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil on Saturday lunchtime.
Last seen at Villa Park putting in a stunning display as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp against Newcastle, Emery’s side have gained a fearsome reputation for their dominance on home soil.
Including a famous 3-2 victory against Champions League semi-finalists PSG on April 15th, Aston Villa have won all of their last six straight matchups in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 16-6.
Bet Builder Tip: Aston Villa win @ 4/5 with 1xBet
Fulham seeking some crucial stability
Reigniting their fading European dreams following their dramatic last-gasp comeback away at an already-relegated Southampton last weekend, Fulham travel to the Midlands on Saturday facing their own must-win showdown.
However, despite snatching a last-gasp 2-1 victory at St. Mary’s, Marco Silva’s men have struggled to find any kind of stability so far this calendar year.
In fact, the former Everton boss has not seen his squad secure back-to-back Premier League wins since the start of November.
Watching their own respective FA Cup adventure come to an end on March 29th following a 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, Fulham have also lost three of their previous four showdowns outside of west London.
Travelling to the Midlands this weekend sat six points adrift of breaking into the European spots, Silva’s camp know that their future could be decided at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime.
Bet Builder Tip: Sasa Lukic to be shown a card @ 9/5 with BetUS
Villa hold a dominant record
Knowing the importance of claiming an essential response this weekend, Aston Villa should be excited by what is a dominant record against Saturday’s guests.
Cruising their way to an eye-catching 3-1 victory when they travelled to Craven Cottage for their reverse Premier League showdown on October 19th, Emery’s side will be desperately seeking a repeat performance here.
Including another 3-1 win when they welcomed Fulham to the Midlands last season, Villa have won each of their previous four top-flight meetings by an aggregate score of 9-3.
Suffering just a single defeat against the Cottagers since way back in January 2020, Saturday’s opponents do have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet.
With their last three Premier League meetings producing 11 goals at both ends of the pitch, it should also be noted that six of their previous seven battles have finished with over 2.5 goals.
Bet Builder Tip: Goal to be scored in both halves @ 8/11 with Dachbet
Aston Villa vs Fulham Bet Builder Tips
Aston Villa win
Sasa Lukic to be shown a card
Goal to be scored in both halves
ODDS – 7/1 with Vegas Land
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