Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Prediction and Betting Tips | 26th October 2024

The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Bournemouth lock horns with Unai Emery's Aston Villa side in an important clash at Villa Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

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Bournemouth are in 11th place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Cherries stunned Arsenal with a 2-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The home side defeated Bologna by a 2-0 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Aston Villa have a slight edge over Bournemouth and have won six out of the 13 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Bournemouth's five victories.
After consecutive defeats in their first two matches at home against Bournemouth in the Premier League, Aston Villa have won each of their last two such games in the competition.
Bournemouth have won four of their eight matches against Aston Villa in the Premier League - their highest win rate against a single opponent in the competition.
Aston Villa have picked up 17 points from their eight matches in the Premier League so far this season - their third-best start to a Premier League campaign.
Bournemouth have lost six of their last nine matches away from home in the Premier League.

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Prediction

Aston Villa have a strong squad at their disposal and will be intent on making the most of their impressive form. The likes of Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins can be lethal on their day and will need to step up to the plate this weekend.

Bournemouth have flattered to deceive this season but will take plenty of heart from their performance against Arsenal. Aston Villa are in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Bournemouth

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Aston Villa to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Bournemouth to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Ollie Watkins to score - Yes