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Sutton predicts Brighton will host Aston Villa in tight match

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:32 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Sutton predicts Brighton will host Aston Villa in tight match
Summary

Brighton hosts Aston Villa in a Champions League clash on August 26. Sutton believes Aston Villa will struggle this season, predicting a scoreline of 1-2. Both teams face key absences, with Brighton missing Danny Welbeck and Aston Villa sidelining Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans. Sutton highlighted Villa's slow start last season and their current goalkeeper dilemma, with Emiliano Martinez's future uncertain. Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood is expected to play a significant role after a strong previous season.

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  • •Match scheduled for August 26, 2026
  • •Sutton predicts a close score of 1-2
  • •Brighton missed key players like Danny Welbeck
  • •Aston Villa facing goalkeeper uncertainties
  • •Both teams aim for strong starts this season
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  • 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Sutton's predictions: Brighton v Aston Villa
What they're saying
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The Champions League is going to stretch Aston Villa and I don't see them making it back into the top four this season. Also, I'm not sure if anyone can get a tune out of Alejandro Garnacho but I suppose if anyone can it is Unai Emery. As I had to remind Mark Chapman on Monday Night Club, you can't play with two goalkeepers - they changed many laws of the game over the summer, but not that one - so we will have to see who gets the nod on Saturday.

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