Match preview

Fulham (19th, 2 pts) host Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) at Craven Cottage on Saturday 23 January, kick-off 15:00.

Fulham are looking for a response, having drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 5, conceded 8). Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9).

The last league meeting, in April 2026, finished Fulham 1–0 Aston Villa.

Varless AI expects around 1.3 goals for Fulham and 1.2 for Aston Villa, making Fulham 38% to win, the draw 28% and Aston Villa 34%.