Michael Owen makes ominous prediction for Brighton against inspired Jack Grealish and Aston Villa

Both teams have played some good football this season with Brighton on a good run of Premier League form of late, having beaten Tottenham, Liverpool and drawn at Burnley in their last three.

The Seagulls will also be looking to record a double over Dean Smith's team after beating them 2-1 at Villa Park earlier this season.

Albion will check on the fitness of centre-back Adam Webster (ankle) and Davy Propper (groin).

The duo missed the midweek FA Cup defeat to Leicester but have a chance of being part of the squad at the Amex Stadium.

Boss Graham Potter remains without Tariq Lamptey (hamstring), Solly March (knee), Alireza Jahanbakhsh (hamstring) and Florin Andone (knee) for the evening clash.

Villa have no new fitness concerns following the home win against Arsenal.

Defender Kortney Hause (foot) is unlikely to return before the end of the month while striker Wesley (knee) is continuing his recovery and is not close to a return following 13 months out.

January signing Morgan Sanson awaits his full debut for the club and Douglas Luiz will be hoping for a recall after being an unused substitute against the Gunners

"I’m really looking forward to this one," wrote Owen in his Bet Victor predictions blog."Two sides with contrasting styles of play, albeit both entertaining when at their best.

"Brighton caught my eye early in the season, however, their lack of goals left them a frustrating watch. Now full of confidence, they look like they could give anyone a game.

"Villa have been great this season. Their counter-attacking style is a joy to watch and Jack Grealish has been brilliant yet again.

"I can see Brighton playing most of the match on the front foot. If that materialises, I think Villa will have enough to cause problems on the counter and take the points home."

Brighton provisional squad: Sanchez, Walton, Steele, White, Dunk, Webster, Burn, Veltman, Karbownik, Bissouma, Khadra, Propper, Lallana, Moder, Mac Allister, Alzate, Gross, Trossard, Izquierdo, Caicedo, Maupay, Tau, Zeqiri, Connolly.

Aston Villa provisional squad: Martinez, Steer, Heaton, Cash, Taylor, Konsa, Mings, Targett, Engels, Elmohamady, Luiz, Ramsey, McGinn, Grealish, Trezeguet, Nakamba, Barkley, El Ghazi, Sanson, Watkins, Traore, Davis.

Michael Owen prediction: Brighton 1-2 Aston Villa