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Premier League 2026/27

Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction

Our predicted score is 1-0. Below: the goals outlook, the deciding factors and three bets from safe to long shot.

By Vishal Rao, Football EditorUpdated

62%Villa

22%draw

16%Fulham

Predicted score 1-0 (half-time 0-0), from the Malik Mumbai goals model.

Quick overview

  • Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Villa at 62%.
  • Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Villa get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at Villa Park.
  • Goals outlook: Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 52%.
  • Safest bet: Villa or draw (Double chance), about a 84% chance.

Who will win Villa vs Fulham?

Our Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction is 1-0. Villa are 62% to win, the draw is 22%, and both teams score in 49% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 01:30 IST, next day.

Predicted score
1-0
Our pick
Villa, 62%
Draw
22%

What will decide it

The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.

  • Home advantage

    On top of being the stronger side, Villa get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at Villa Park.

    Helps Villa

  • Goals outlook

    Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 52%.

    Helps Even

  • Quality gap

    There is a clear gap in quality, and the draw is only 22%. Fulham can't afford to concede first.

    Helps Villa

How many goals in Villa vs Fulham?

Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.

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Both teams score 49%Over 2.5 goals 52%Expected goals 1.90 / 0.85

Best bets for Villa vs Fulham

One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.

  1. Safer

    Our chance 84%

    Double chance

    Villa or draw

    Covers a Villa win and the draw, so only an upset beats it. Expect a short price.

  2. Value

    Our chance 52%

    Total goals

    Over 2.5

    The model expects 2.8 goals, which clears the line more often than not.

  3. Long shot

    Our chance 12%

    Correct score

    Villa 1-0

    Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.

How the teams line up

Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Aston Villa

Villa are a well-coached side that grinds out results in front of their own fans at Villa Park, built on a strong midfield.

Away

Fulham

A solid mid-table side. Fulham are hard to break down on the road at Villa Park, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.

Match preview

The 2026/27 Premier League brings Fulham to Aston Villa's Villa Park. We project 1.90 expected goals for Villa against 0.85 for Fulham, and that gap drives our 62% rating for Villa. Team news lands about an hour before kick-off, and a key absence can move this more than anything else, so check the line-ups before you bet.

Villa and Fulham: the games either side

Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.

Villa play 7 days after their game at home to Man City on 24 Oct. Their next league game is away at Man Utd 8 days after this one. It is game 9 of 38 for them.

Fulham play 7 days after their game away at Coventry on 24 Oct. Their next league game is at home to Newcastle 7 days after this one. It is game 9 of 38 for them.

The reverse fixture, at Craven Cottage, is on Sat, 23 Jan 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season. In the UK this match is on Sky Sports.

  1. 24 OctVilla vs Man CityVilla Park
  2. 24 OctCoventry vs FulhamCoventry Building Society Arena
  3. 31 OctVilla vs FulhamVilla ParkThis match
  4. 07 NovFulham vs NewcastleCraven Cottage
  5. 08 NovMan Utd vs VillaOld Trafford

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Aston Villa vs Fulham: questions fans ask

Quick answers to what readers ask us most.

Who will win Villa vs Fulham?

We back Aston Villa. Malik Mumbai's model gives Villa 62%, the draw 22% and Fulham 16%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.

What time is Aston Villa vs Fulham in India?

Sat, 31 Oct 2026, 01:30 IST, next day India time (20:00 UK), at Villa Park in Birmingham. Broadcast changes can shift Premier League fixtures, so confirm nearer kick-off.

What is the best bet for Villa vs Fulham?

Villa or draw is the safer option at 84%. The value pick is total goals: Over 2.5 (52%). Check the line-ups before you bet.

Villa vs Fulham match kaun jitega?

Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Aston Villa favourite hain. Villa ka chance 62%, draw 22% aur Fulham ka chance 16% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.

Where can I watch Villa vs Fulham?

In the UK it is on Sky Sports. Broadcast rights in India change by season, so check the official Premier League broadcaster listings closer to the day.

How many goals will there be in Aston Villa vs Fulham?

Our model expects 2.8 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 6% chance of a 0-0.

Will both teams score in Villa vs Fulham?

We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it leans no. Over 2.5 goals is 52%.

Still unsure? Ask our team

Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.

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