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Premier League 2026/27

Fulham vs Aston Villa 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

40%Fulham

25%draw

35%Villa

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

Quick overview

  • Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Fulham at 40%.
  • Home advantage: Fulham have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Craven Cottage.
  • Goals outlook: Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 53%.
  • Safest bet: Fulham or draw (Double chance), about a 65% chance.

Who will win Fulham vs Villa?

Our Fulham vs Aston Villa prediction is 1-0. Fulham are 40% to win, the draw is 25%, and both teams score in 56% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 23 Jan 2027 at 20:30 IST.

Predicted score
1-0
Our pick
Fulham, 40%
Draw
25%

What will decide it

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

  • Home advantage

    Fulham have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Craven Cottage.

    Helps Fulham

  • Goals outlook

    Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 53%.

    Helps Even

  • Quality gap

    There is a clear gap in quality, and the draw is only 25%. Villa can't afford to concede first.

    Helps Fulham

How many goals in Fulham vs Villa?

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

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Both teams score 56%Over 2.5 goals 53%Expected goals 1.44 / 1.35

Best bets for Fulham vs Villa

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

  1. Safer

    Our chance 65%

    Double chance

    Fulham or draw

    Wins if Fulham win or the game ends level. Low odds, but it only loses to an upset.

  2. Value

    Our chance 56%

    Both teams to score

    Yes

    Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 56%.

  3. Long shot

    Our chance 9%

    Correct score

    Fulham 1-0

    Our predicted score. Correct-score odds are long, so a small stake is plenty.

How the teams line up

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

Home

Fulham

A solid mid-table side. Fulham are hard to break down in front of their own fans at Craven Cottage, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.

Away

Aston Villa

Villa are a well-coached side that grinds out results on the road at Craven Cottage, built on a strong midfield.

Match preview

Fulham host Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in the Premier League 2026/27. Our goals model expects 1.44 goals from Fulham and 1.35 from Villa, which is where the 40% rating for Fulham comes from. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.

Fulham and Villa: the games either side

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

Fulham play 7 days after their game away at Newcastle on 16 Jan. Their next league game is away at Bournemouth 7 days after this one. It is game 22 of 38 for them.

Villa play 7 days after their game at home to Man Utd on 16 Jan. Their next league game is at home to Ipswich 7 days after this one. It is game 22 of 38 for them.

The reverse fixture, at Villa Park, was played on Sat, 31 Oct 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.

  1. 16 JanNewcastle vs FulhamSt James' Park
  2. 16 JanVilla vs Man UtdVilla Park
  3. 23 JanFulham vs VillaCraven CottageThis match
  4. 30 JanBournemouth vs FulhamVitality Stadium
  5. 30 JanVilla vs IpswichVilla Park

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Fulham vs Aston Villa: questions fans ask

Quick answers to what readers ask us most.

Who will win Fulham vs Villa?

We back Fulham. Malik Mumbai's model gives Fulham 40%, the draw 25% and Villa 35%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.

What time is Fulham vs Aston Villa in India?

The game starts at 20:30 IST India time on Sat, 23 Jan 2027, which is 15:00 in the UK, at Craven Cottage, London. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.

What is the best bet for Fulham vs Villa?

Our safer bet is Fulham or draw (65%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (56%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.

Fulham vs Villa match kaun jitega?

Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Fulham favourite hain. Fulham ka chance 40%, draw 25% aur Villa ka chance 35% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.

What is the score prediction for Fulham vs Villa?

We predict 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 12%.

Will both teams score in Fulham vs Villa?

We rate both teams to score at 56%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 53%.

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

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

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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