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Fulham vs Aston Villa: How to watch on TV live stream, team news, lineups & prediction

By Mitch Wilks

Mitrovic and Watkins go toe-to-toe
Mitrovic and Watkins go toe-to-toe / Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images, Naomi Baker/Getty Images
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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

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