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Aston Villa vs. Brighton and Hove Albion

Game time: Aug 23, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

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Aston Villa

Record: 3-3-3 · English Premiership 2001-2002

Brighton and Hove Albion

Record: 6-1-2 · English Premiership 2001-2002

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Aston Villa vs. Brighton and Hove Albion

Moneyline: Brighton and Hove Albion ML (120) — Win

EV signal: Premium only

Final score: Aston Villa 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 4

Why this play: Brighton’s slick attack will turn Villa’s home turf into a runway for a decisive win.

Quick read:

Take the Brighton moneyline and watch the Seagulls turn Villa Park into a wind tunnel for their forwards.

Villa’s back line has been as porous as a sieve lately, while Brighton’s midfield has been threading passes with the precision of a tailor’s needle – a perfect recipe for a road upset.

Risk? Villa can still surprise with a set‑piece flick, and the odds are a touch short, but at even money the upside outweighs the modest price tag.

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