Brighton vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tips and Predictions

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Brighton vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tips and Predictions

Brighton and Aston Villa meet at the Amex on Wednesday night in a huge Premier League clash between two sides sitting firmly inside the top five. Both clubs arrive in excellent form and this fixture has all the ingredients for goals, cards and plenty of high-tempo football.

Brighton have taken another step forward under Fabian Hurzeler and come into this game after an impressive 2-0 win away at Nottingham Forest. That result pushed the Seagulls up to fifth place and extended their unbeaten home run. Villa are also flying under Unai Emery with seven wins from their last eight league matches and a narrow 1-0 victory over Wolves at the weekend. They sit third and remain within touching distance of the leaders.

Below is our complete Bet Builder for this match, followed by a full breakdown of every selection.

Brighton v Aston Villa Bet Builder
10/1

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 1.5 Goals
29/100

Reason for Tip

Both Brighton and Aston Villa play open, attacking football and rarely take part in low-scoring matches. Villa commit numbers forward under Unai Emery and consistently create chances through their wide players and midfield runners. Brighton’s possession style also lends itself to high-tempo games with plenty of final-third moments at both ends. Matches between these sides usually feature goals, and two or more strikes aligns with how both teams have played this season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 3.5 Cards

Over 3.5 Cards
4/7

Reason for Tip

This fixture has every ingredient for cards. Brighton’s press forces physical duels in midfield, while Villa’s back line and full-backs are often drawn into challenges when defending transitions. Villa in particular have several players who are frequent foul-makers because of their aggression in duels. With both sides pressing, countering and stepping high out of possession, four or more cards fits the profile of their matches in 2025.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 8.5 Corners

Over 8.5 Corners
1/2

Reason for Tip

Brighton’s style generates corners because they dominate possession and create repeated shooting and crossing situations. Villa also produce corners through fast breaks and wide overloads, and they concede plenty when defending for long spells. When these two sides meet, matches generally feature long periods of pressure at both ends, making nine or more corners a realistic number based on their patterns this season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Brighton Goalkeeper 2+ Saves

Team Goalkeeper 2+ Saves
3/10

Reason for Tip

Regardless of who starts in goal for Brighton, they are often required to make saves due to Villa’s attacking quality. Emery’s side take a healthy volume of shots from both central areas and wide channels, and they commit players forward aggressively. Brighton typically allow attempts even when controlling possession. Two or more saves is in line with the workload Brighton goalkeepers have faced across the season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Boubacar Kamara 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/5

Reason for Tip

Kamara plays a key holding midfield role for Villa and is heavily involved in protecting the defence. His job requires breaking up play, stopping counters and engaging in physical duels across the pitch. As a result, he regularly commits at least one foul per match. Against Brighton’s technical midfield, Kamara is almost guaranteed to be drawn into contact situations.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Matty Cash 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/3

Reason for Tip

Cash is naturally aggressive and frequently steps out to press wingers. He often commits fouls when defending one-on-one or when recovering after joining attacks. Brighton’s wide players and full-backs rotate well, which usually forces defenders into challenges. One foul from Cash fits his normal match profile.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Danny Welbeck 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
4/9

Reason for Tip

Welbeck continues to play an important role in Brighton’s attack when selected, offering strong movement, hold-up play and smart positioning. He is known for taking early shots and getting efforts on target when chances fall to him inside the box. Villa defend well but do allow attempts from strikers who make clever runs. One shot on target is consistent with Welbeck’s involvement whenever he starts or gets meaningful minutes.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Morgan Rogers 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/3

Reason for Tip

Rogers is a direct, physical runner who presses opponents with intensity. Whether he plays wide or centrally, he is involved in defensive actions and is no stranger to committing fouls when trying to regain possession. Brighton’s rotations force attackers to track back, making a single foul from Rogers a realistic expectation.

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Brighton vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Breakdown

Over 1.5 Goals

These two sides rarely play in low-scoring matches. Brighton are one of the league’s most creative teams and Villa commit plenty of players forward in every match. Brighton’s home fixtures have nearly all cleared this line and Villa’s attacking style usually guarantees chances at both ends. Two or more goals fits the pattern for both clubs this season.

Over 3.5 Cards

This game features two aggressive midfields and plenty of physical duels. Brighton’s press forces tactical fouls across the pitch and Villa’s full-backs and midfielders regularly step into contact. With both teams competing for European places and playing at a high pace, four or more cards is in line with their recent matches.

Over 8.5 Corners

Brighton’s possession-based approach generates frequent corners through sustained pressure and wide combinations. Villa also create corners through fast transitions and allow a significant number when defending deep. Both teams average a high number of corners in their games this season and this fixture is perfectly suited to a high corner count.

Brighton Goalkeeper 2+ Saves

Villa consistently work the goalkeeper even in matches where they see less possession. They shoot from wide areas, central channels and set pieces, and Brighton do allow attempts despite controlling the ball. Any Brighton goalkeeper will expect a busy night and two saves is a sensible line.

Boubacar Kamara 1+ Foul

Kamara occupies the defensive midfield role for Villa and is heavily involved in breaking up play. Brighton move the ball quickly and their central rotation forces Kamara into defensive actions. He regularly commits fouls stopping counters and one foul is completely in line with his usual output.

Matty Cash 1+ Foul

Cash defends aggressively, presses high and often gets drawn into challenges when covering wide spaces. Brighton’s wingers and overlapping full-backs create constant one-on-one situations. Cash committing at least one foul aligns with his style this season.

Danny Welbeck 1+ Shot on Target

Welbeck is a guaranteed starter and remains central to Brighton’s attacking play. His movement, hold-up work and confidence in the box ensure he regularly tests the goalkeeper. With Brighton creating high-quality chances at home, one shot on target is more than reasonable.

Morgan Rogers 1+ Foul

Rogers is direct, physical and presses intensely from the attacking midfield line. He frequently commits fouls when trying to regain possession or when tracking runners. Against Brighton’s technical midfield, one foul is fully expected.

Match Preview

Brighton are seeking a third straight Premier League win after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0. They have also won their last three home matches without conceding and continue to perform as one of the most entertaining teams in the league.

Villa are enjoying a superb run. Emery’s side have won seven of their last eight league fixtures and continue to grind out results through strong organisation and sharp attacking movements. Their latest win came against Wolves where they controlled the match and sealed a deserved 1-0 win.

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How the Bookies See It

Brighton are favourites at home and have been priced around 23 to 20 with most firms. Villa are available at bigger prices despite their excellent form. The draw is considered the outsider of the three outcomes.

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Brighton v Aston Villa Bet Builder
10/1

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 1.5 Goals
29/100

Reason for Tip

Both Brighton and Aston Villa play open, attacking football and rarely take part in low-scoring matches. Villa commit numbers forward under Unai Emery and consistently create chances through their wide players and midfield runners. Brighton’s possession style also lends itself to high-tempo games with plenty of final-third moments at both ends. Matches between these sides usually feature goals, and two or more strikes aligns with how both teams have played this season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 3.5 Cards

Over 3.5 Cards
4/7

Reason for Tip

This fixture has every ingredient for cards. Brighton’s press forces physical duels in midfield, while Villa’s back line and full-backs are often drawn into challenges when defending transitions. Villa in particular have several players who are frequent foul-makers because of their aggression in duels. With both sides pressing, countering and stepping high out of possession, four or more cards fits the profile of their matches in 2025.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 8.5 Corners

Over 8.5 Corners
1/2

Reason for Tip

Brighton’s style generates corners because they dominate possession and create repeated shooting and crossing situations. Villa also produce corners through fast breaks and wide overloads, and they concede plenty when defending for long spells. When these two sides meet, matches generally feature long periods of pressure at both ends, making nine or more corners a realistic number based on their patterns this season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Brighton Goalkeeper 2+ Saves

Team Goalkeeper 2+ Saves
3/10

Reason for Tip

Regardless of who starts in goal for Brighton, they are often required to make saves due to Villa’s attacking quality. Emery’s side take a healthy volume of shots from both central areas and wide channels, and they commit players forward aggressively. Brighton typically allow attempts even when controlling possession. Two or more saves is in line with the workload Brighton goalkeepers have faced across the season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Boubacar Kamara 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/5

Reason for Tip

Kamara plays a key holding midfield role for Villa and is heavily involved in protecting the defence. His job requires breaking up play, stopping counters and engaging in physical duels across the pitch. As a result, he regularly commits at least one foul per match. Against Brighton’s technical midfield, Kamara is almost guaranteed to be drawn into contact situations.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Matty Cash 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/3

Reason for Tip

Cash is naturally aggressive and frequently steps out to press wingers. He often commits fouls when defending one-on-one or when recovering after joining attacks. Brighton’s wide players and full-backs rotate well, which usually forces defenders into challenges. One foul from Cash fits his normal match profile.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Danny Welbeck 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
4/9

Reason for Tip

Welbeck continues to play an important role in Brighton’s attack when selected, offering strong movement, hold-up play and smart positioning. He is known for taking early shots and getting efforts on target when chances fall to him inside the box. Villa defend well but do allow attempts from strikers who make clever runs. One shot on target is consistent with Welbeck’s involvement whenever he starts or gets meaningful minutes.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Morgan Rogers 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/3

Reason for Tip

Rogers is a direct, physical runner who presses opponents with intensity. Whether he plays wide or centrally, he is involved in defensive actions and is no stranger to committing fouls when trying to regain possession. Brighton’s rotations force attackers to track back, making a single foul from Rogers a realistic expectation.

Head to Head

Aston Villa have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings. They have avoided defeat in seven of the last eight league clashes and won 3-0 in this fixture last season. Brighton have struggled to break down Villa’s defensive structure in previous meetings but both teams come into this one in stronger form.

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Team News and Predicted Line Ups

Brighton are without Adam Webster, James Milner, Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March. Hurzeler is expected to keep the same structure that beat Nottingham Forest.

Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck

Aston Villa’s only absentee is Tyrone Mings. Emery has a full squad otherwise.

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins

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Brighton vs Aston Villa Betting Verdict

This is one of the standout matches of the midweek schedule. Brighton are unbeaten at home this season and continue to score freely, while Villa remain one of the most efficient and disciplined teams in the division.

Expect an open match with chances at both ends. Our Bet Builder focuses on goals, cards, corners and player actions that align with how these two sides play.

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Brighton v Aston Villa Bet Builder
10/1

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 1.5 Goals
29/100

Reason for Tip

Both Brighton and Aston Villa play open, attacking football and rarely take part in low-scoring matches. Villa commit numbers forward under Unai Emery and consistently create chances through their wide players and midfield runners. Brighton’s possession style also lends itself to high-tempo games with plenty of final-third moments at both ends. Matches between these sides usually feature goals, and two or more strikes aligns with how both teams have played this season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 3.5 Cards

Over 3.5 Cards
4/7

Reason for Tip

This fixture has every ingredient for cards. Brighton’s press forces physical duels in midfield, while Villa’s back line and full-backs are often drawn into challenges when defending transitions. Villa in particular have several players who are frequent foul-makers because of their aggression in duels. With both sides pressing, countering and stepping high out of possession, four or more cards fits the profile of their matches in 2025.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Over 8.5 Corners

Over 8.5 Corners
1/2

Reason for Tip

Brighton’s style generates corners because they dominate possession and create repeated shooting and crossing situations. Villa also produce corners through fast breaks and wide overloads, and they concede plenty when defending for long spells. When these two sides meet, matches generally feature long periods of pressure at both ends, making nine or more corners a realistic number based on their patterns this season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Brighton Goalkeeper 2+ Saves

Team Goalkeeper 2+ Saves
3/10

Reason for Tip

Regardless of who starts in goal for Brighton, they are often required to make saves due to Villa’s attacking quality. Emery’s side take a healthy volume of shots from both central areas and wide channels, and they commit players forward aggressively. Brighton typically allow attempts even when controlling possession. Two or more saves is in line with the workload Brighton goalkeepers have faced across the season.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Boubacar Kamara 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/5

Reason for Tip

Kamara plays a key holding midfield role for Villa and is heavily involved in protecting the defence. His job requires breaking up play, stopping counters and engaging in physical duels across the pitch. As a result, he regularly commits at least one foul per match. Against Brighton’s technical midfield, Kamara is almost guaranteed to be drawn into contact situations.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Matty Cash 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/3

Reason for Tip

Cash is naturally aggressive and frequently steps out to press wingers. He often commits fouls when defending one-on-one or when recovering after joining attacks. Brighton’s wide players and full-backs rotate well, which usually forces defenders into challenges. One foul from Cash fits his normal match profile.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Danny Welbeck 1+ Shots on Target

Player 1+ Shots On Target
4/9

Reason for Tip

Welbeck continues to play an important role in Brighton’s attack when selected, offering strong movement, hold-up play and smart positioning. He is known for taking early shots and getting efforts on target when chances fall to him inside the box. Villa defend well but do allow attempts from strikers who make clever runs. One shot on target is consistent with Welbeck’s involvement whenever he starts or gets meaningful minutes.

3 Dec 19:30 - Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League
3 Dec 19:30
Brighton vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Morgan Rogers 1+ Fouls

Player 1+ Fouls
1/3

Reason for Tip

Rogers is a direct, physical runner who presses opponents with intensity. Whether he plays wide or centrally, he is involved in defensive actions and is no stranger to committing fouls when trying to regain possession. Brighton’s rotations force attackers to track back, making a single foul from Rogers a realistic expectation.

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