Brighton – Villa; Another loss? It’s a scary thought

So I’ve nailed my colours to the mast and said already, that I don’t think Steven Gerrard is our future.
Well, lets just say that this is the first chance he has to change my mind.

I had got it in my head from somewhere that the Seagulls were in freefall and it just so happens we have the same form over the last six games as Brighton, in one win, two draws and two defeats. Given that we’ve lost to Newcastle and Watford and drawn against Leeds at home, I’d say we probably edge it in having worse form.

Straight to squad news and the only change is that Ezri Konsa is back after suspension. Will he get straight back in?
He probably would for me, but I suspect he won’t.
I don’t expect any changes otherwise and I’m not even sure there will be any change in tactics either.

As for Brighton, Adam Webster (groin) and Enock Mwepu (hamstring) are out. Graham Potter has talked about illness issues and I assume he means covid, but there are no details. On the plus side for them, Lewis Dunk is back from suspension.

I currently have very little faith in our side.
The midfield can be walked through at will with very little resistance. Our attack creates chances, but our finishing is abysmal and our fullbacks are all too often caught out of position, while the defence looks like it will concede every time the opposition looks at it, let alone threatens it seriously.

You’ve probably guessed that I don’t think we’re going to win this one then.
Which means that I think our only hope is a draw.

It’s been a while since I had such a lack of confidence in the Villa, but I’m struggling to even contemplate another loss.
Hence I’m going to predict a 1-1 draw.
Since I struggle to get predictions right, that probably does mean another loss, as I’d be surprised if we scored more than one goal.

I can’t say I’m even looking forward to the game and that’s a first in a long time too.
Come on Stevie/Villa. Prove me wrong.

UTV!