Both sides are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League as Unai Emery's Aston Villa play Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth this afternoon
It's been a strange season so far for Villa, whose four-game winning run was ended in meek fashion last Saturday at Anfield, where Emi Martinez's calamitous performance summed up Emery's night. They could move back into the top half with a positive result today despite only scoring nine goals in their first 10 matches.
They will also be buoyed by a midweek win against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League on Thursday but the visit of the Cherries will prove a real test to Villa's fantastic home form, which has seen them lose just once at Villa Park in the league since August 2024.
On the Bournemouth side, meanwhile, Iraola got his tactics slightly wrong against Pep Guardiola Man City, who face Liverpool in a blockbuster Super Sunday, but he will fancy his chances against another fellow Spaniard this weekend in what should be a thrilling encounter.
Can Bournemouth move back into the top four or will Villa go level on points with the Cherries? AllSportsPeople brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips, predictions and odds.
Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth preview: Who will win today?
This is a sleeper game of a stacked Sunday card with Bournemouth arguably the best team to watch in the league and Villa Park usually bringing the best out of Emery's men.
That should mean full-blooded end-to-end game from the get go and goals feel a near-certainty. Picking a winner is a tough ask here so we're leaning towards a score draw.
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Head-to-Head: Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth
- The two clubs have only played on 15 previous occasions with Villa having the upper hand on wins 7-5.
- Villa are unbeaten in the last five meetings but Bournemouth earned a point on their last trip to the second city.
Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth Form Guide
Aston Villa — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviev (Europa League)
- Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa (Premier League)
- Aston Villa 1-0 Man City (Premier League)
- Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 Aston Villa (Europa League)
- Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
Bournemouth – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Man City 3-1 Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Bournemouth 3-1 Fulham (Premier League)
- Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth Score Prediction
Villa have scored just nine goals in their opening 10 games with Ollie Watkins horribly out of form and now left out of the England squad.
Bournemouth games are as close to a guarantee of goals at both ends though, with their last three away games seeing scores of 3-1, 3-3 and 2-2.
Another high-scoring draw is our tip here.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2-2 Bournemouth (14/1 with Bet365)
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Aston Villa Team News
- Emery made five changes to his side for the win over Maccabi Tel Aviv but is likely to restore all of his big guns here.
- Donyell Malen is pushing for a start but Evann Guessand should get the nod.
Bournemouth Team News
- There's no need for Iraola to make any changes to the side that put up a good fight against Man City.
- Alex Scott will start in midfield and will be in buoyant mood following his maiden England call-up on Friday.
Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth lineups: Predicted starting XI's
This is how we think these two sides will line up on Super Sunday with Evann Guessand starting over Donyell Malen and Andoni sticking with his trusted starting XI for another tough away game, which includes Alex Scott - a shock call up for Thomas Tuchel this week.
Aston Villa predicted lineup to play Bournemouth
(4-2-3-1) Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne — Onana, Kamara — Guessand, Rogers, McGinn — Watkins
Bournemouth predicted lineup to play Aston Villa
(4-3-3) Petrovic (GK) — Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert — Scott, Adams — Tavernier, Brooks, Semenyo — Kroupi
Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth Betting Odds
- Aston Villa to Win: 5/4 AK Bets
- Bournemouth to Win: 23/10 Paddy Power
- Draw: 5/2 AK Bets
Bet Builder Tips: Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth
Our bet builder for this one is a draw with both teams to score, over 3.5 goals and Ollie Watkins to end his goal drought. That is currently at juicy odds of 36.08/1 with BetVictor.
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Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth TV channel and live stream
Here's all the key information on how to watch Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth today.
- Date: Sunday, November 9
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports/Sky Go