Bournemouth’s quest for European qualification continues this weekend, when they host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, February 7.
The Cherries endured an 11-match winless run from November to January, but they have started to get onto the right path, so much so that they are only six points off a place in Europe.
Villa’s title hopes received a dent last week, when they were beaten at home for a second consecutive time to leave them seven points behind the leaders, Arsenal.
Explore our Bournemouth vs Aston Villa betting tips below.
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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa prediction: A close encounter
Key stats
- Bournemouth have scored a minimum of two goals in six of their last seven matches.
- No other team in the league have more than 83 goals that Bournemouth have been involved in this season.
- Villa have seen both teams score in 58% of their league games away from home.
- On average, Bournemouth’s league matches have produced 3.46 goals per game.
Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa
Bournemouth have just started to enjoy some positive results, winning three of their last four league games. The Cherries scored at least once in each of their last four league games at home, and netted twice in their previous three such matches. However, the hosts also conceded at least once in their last four outings at the Vitality Stadium. Considering Villa’s push for the title and Champions League finish, they should match the hosts this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Villains edging it
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers have considered Aston Villa’s overall season, and not just their recent patch of form, as they are favourites with a 42.1% chance of winning. However, it is a very close one, since Bournemouth have been given a 36.4% chance of securing maximum points. A draw is least likely according to Ladbrokes, coming in at 27.8%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Recent history with the visitors
Incredibly, Bournemouth won four of their first five Premier League head-to-heads with Aston Villa. Andoni Iraola’s men are now winless in their last six meetings with the Villans, losing four of those fixtures. Villa enter this battle having won back-to-back matches against these opponents, including the corresponding fixture last season.
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Bournemouth preview: Tavernier, Kluivert out
Iraola has to deal with several of his first-team players out of action, including Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert and Tyler Adams, to mention a few. David Brooks is also doubtful for the visit of Villa, which will offer hope to the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Cook; Jimenez, Kroupi, Adli; Evanilson
Last five matches
- Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool
- Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth
- Newcastle 3-3 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham
Aston Villa preview: Watkins headlines long injury list
Unai Emery is suffering the same fate as his opposite number, in that he is missing a significant number of crucial personnel. Ollie Watkins is at the top of that list, and he is joined by Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans and John McGinn on the sidelines.
Predicted lineup: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Luiz, Bogarde; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia; Abraham
Last five meetings
- Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford
- Aston Villa 3-2 Salzburg
- Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa
- Fenerbahce 0-1 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 0-1 Everton
Player to watch: Eli Junior Kroupi
The hosts will rely on Eli Junior Kroupi for goals, since he has the best minutes-per-goal ratio of 98 minutes in the entire division, compared to all players who have scored a minimum of two goals, pre-round.
Kroupi scored three goals in his last six appearances for the club, including the last time out against Wolves.