Fulham vs Aston Villa: How to watch on TV live stream, team news, lineups & prediction
Mitch Wilks
By Mitch Wilks
Oct 18, 2022
Mitrovic and Watkins go toe-to-toe
Mitrovic and Watkins go toe-to-toe / Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images, Naomi Baker/Getty Images
Aston Villa make the trip to London to take on Fulham on Thursday in search of a much-needed three points.
A 2-0 defeat doesn't actually do justice to an improved performance against Chelsea at the weekend, but with Steven Gerrard now under immense pressure, results are becoming much more important than performances.
Fulham, meanwhile, have enjoyed a positive return to the Premier League amid plenty of doubts over their credentials. Having said that, their form has plateaued in recent weeks, which needs correcting before they start to undo their hard work.
Here's all you need to know ahead of this one.
Where are Fulham vs Aston Villa playing?
Location: London, England
Stadium: Craven Cottage
Date: Thursday 20 October
Kick-off time: 19:30 BST / 14:30 EST / 11:30 PST
VAR: Paul Tierney
Referee: Michael Oliver
Where can you watch Fulham vs Aston on TV in UK, US, Canada?
UK: Amazon Prime Video
USA: nbsports.com, USA Network
Canada: fuboTV Canada
Where can you watch Fulham vs Aston Villa highlights in UK, US, Canada?
UK: Prime Video Sport YouTube channel
USA: nbcsports.com
Canada: fuboTV Canada
Fulham vs Aston Villa H2H results (Last Five Games)
Fulham: 3 wins
Aston Villa: 2 wins
Draws: 0
Current Form (Last Five Games)
Fulham: LWLLD
Aston Villa: DWDDL
Fulham team news
There were no casualties to the squad coming away from the weekend's draw with Bournemouth, but Marco Silva is expected to provide a final update ahead of Thursday's game to confirm who is and isn't available.
Kenny Tete has been out in recent weeks, but was close to a return at the start of October and could potentially make that return here. Nathaniel Chalobah will miss out as he serves a suspension. Aleksander Mitrovic brushed off fitness concerns at the weekend, so should be available once again.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Aston Villa
Fulham Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Willian, Pereira, Kebano; Mitrovic
Bench: Rodak, Adarabioyo, Duffy, Wilson, Cairney, James, Reid, Mbabu, Vinicius
Aston Villa team news
Tyrone Mings suffered an ankle injury late on in the game against Chelsea, but is expected to be fine for the trip to Fulham. Leon Bailey proved his fitness and is also expected to be available.
Otherwise, there are no surprises expected regarding returns from injury, with Lucas Digne still not quite over an ankle/heel issue, Boubacar Kamara out for the rest of the year, and Diego Carlos still nursing an achilles injury.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Fulham
Aston Villa Starting XI (4-3-3): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Young; Luiz, McGinn, Coutinho; Bailey, Ings, Watkins
Bench: Olsen, Chambers, Bednarek, Sanson, Nakamba, Dendoncker, Ramsey, Buendia, Bogarde
Fulham vs Aston Villa score prediction
While Villa head into the game with marginally better form and victories in the last two consecutive head-to-head contests, this one looks set to be closely contested.
Fulham need to steady the ship and will be buoyed by a home crowd, while Gerrard's side appear very fragile despite the quality they possess on paper.
A draw doesn't really do any favours to either side, but is particularly concerning for Villa. A stalemate feels nailed on.
Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Aston Villa