Fulham vs Aston Villa

3/2- If any side other than Derby that has struggled and is considered to be nearly out of the top league this season, it is Fulham. They are placed at the 19^th spot and on the points table they are 4 points behind the 18^th placed team, Wigan. In their previous encounter this season Aston Villa had won 2-1 in a home encounter.  Aston Villa are placed 5^th on the points table and their form this season has been good as well. Though their last two matches have ended as draws they would surely look forward at winning this tie. Fulham on the other hand managed to draw their away tie against Bolton in their last premiership tie. The history of the clubs places the tie even more in favour of Aston Villa as of the 13 matches played Villa have won 6 while the remainder 7 have been draws. Also a big problem that Fulham would face is that their form at home has been miserable and they have managed just 2 victories in 12 matches.

Fulham have been hampered by injury and to come out the position they are in it would be quite difficult for them. With the home crowd behind them they would try and get some points against Aston Villa but their record against Villa is not that moral boosting. Moreover a loss in this match would put them into even more trouble and this pressure might be too much to handle for them.

Aston Villa on the other hand would be hoping for a victory after 2 draws in the last two matches. They would be looking at a full three points and would possibly try and consolidate their position on top of the table and try and ensure their place for European competition next year.

Prediction: 0-2. Villa win