Aston Villa return to Villa Park on 3rd May 2025 to face Fulham in a crucial Premier League encounter. With both sides displaying impressive performance in recent weeks, this clash could spark decisive moments as Unai Emery’s men look to reassert their top-four credentials, while Marco Silva’s side also eye European qualification. Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin looks ahead to the showdown.
Match Preview: Aston Villa vs Fulham
Aston Villa have turned Villa Park into a fortress, and they’ll be keen to maintain their stand after a solid run of home victories. Despite their recent FA Cup setback against Crystal Palace, Villa’s confidence remains solid—especially on home soil where they’ve been dominant in domestic and European action.
Fulham, meanwhile, remain inconsistent. While they shocked Liverpool 3–2 earlier in April and edged past Southampton last weekend, their away form continues to undermine their ambitions. A tough trip to a resilient Villa side could prove daunting unless the Cottagers find their cutting edge.
Head-to-Head: Aston Villa vs Fulham
- 12.11.2023 (PL): Aston Villa 3–1 Fulham
- 25.04.2023 (PL): Aston Villa 1–0 Fulham
- 04.04.2021 (PL): Aston Villa 3–1 Fulham
- 26.05.2018 (CHA Playoff Final): Aston Villa 0–1 Fulham
- 21.10.2017 (CHA): Aston Villa 2–1 Fulham
Aston Villa have dominated this head-to-head fixture winning four of their last five encounters and Fulham winning only one.
Recent Form: Aston Villa
Villa’s overall form has been impressive. They suffered a blip in the FA Cup with a heavy 3–0 loss to Crystal Palace, but before that had secured big wins against Newcastle (4–1), PSG (3–2 in the Champions League), and Southampton (3–0).
Recent Form: Fulham
Fulham produced a narrow 2–1 win over Southampton to snap a two-game losing streak, following defeats to Chelsea and Bournemouth. They’ve been poor away from Craven Cottage, losing three of their last four league games on the road and conceding five in those matches.
Player to Watch: Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi has been at the heart of Fulham’s attacking play in recent weeks. If Fulham are to grab anything at Villa Park, Iwobi will likely play a pivotal role.
Aston Villa vs Fulham Best Betting Odds
- Home to Win (Aston Villa) – 1.81 on 1xBet
