Aston Villa are set to return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as they welcome Bournemouth to Villa Park. The Villans were involved in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) in midweek, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 on home soil.
Bournemouth’s last outing was last weekend, when they lost 3-1 to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Still, the Cherries are flying in fifth place in the table, and so should prove a tough opponent for 11th-placed Villa.
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Key stats
- Villa have won their last five home games in total in all competitions.
- Bournemouth’s defeat at City was their first in eight matches across all competitions.
- Villa are unbeaten in the previous five H2HS.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Bournemouth
With both teams renowned for their free-flowing, attacking football, we are expecting plenty of goals here. Villa may have tired legs from playing an extra game in midweek, so we are backing Bournemouth to take a positive result.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Villa favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Villa have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Interestingly, a draw and a Bournemouth victory on their travels are separated by just 2.7%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Villa aiming to extend unbeaten streak
As mentioned before, Villa are unbeaten in the previous five H2Hs. They picked up a total of four points from the home and away fixtures last season, and so should be confident of holding their own against a Bournemouth team currently above them in the table.
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Aston Villa preview: Only two injuries
With both Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia returning to action in midweek, Villa only have two major injuries among their squad. Those two players sidelined are Tyrone Mings and Andres Garcia.
Predicted lineup: Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Kamara; McGinn, Rogers, Guessand & Watkins
Last five results:
- Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City
- Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 Aston Villa
- Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa
Bournemouth preview: No fresh injury concerns
Bournemouth have reported no fresh injury concerns in their squad ahead of this clash. Antoine Semenyo is among a group of players to have recovered from recent knocks.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK); Cook, Diakite, Sendai, Truffert; .Scott, Christie; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo & Kroupi Jr
Last five results:
- Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest
- Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 3-1 Fulham
- Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth
Player to watch: Morgan Rogers
Morgan Rogers was highly influential in Villa’s win in midweek, picking up an assist and driving his team up the pitch. Buoyed by being named in the latest England squad, he could cause Bournemouth plenty of problems.
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