Bournemouth Clash with Aston Villa: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Aston Villa need to deliver a significantly better display against Bournemouth to maintain their position among the Premier League's top three clubs.
Unai Emery's team has surrendered six valuable points at Villa Park during their previous two home league fixtures, suffering narrow defeats to both Everton and Brentford by single-goal margins. These setbacks have aligned with improved form from Manchester United and Chelsea, who have each secured victories in their last three outings and currently occupy fourth and fifth positions respectively.
The south coast venue has proven challenging for Villa in recent seasons—they've managed just one victory at Bournemouth since 2020—while the Cherries enter this encounter with confidence following three wins from their last four Premier League matches.
This impressive streak features a commanding 3–0 victory over bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers in their most recent outing—a result that leaves Bournemouth merely six points adrift of sixth-placed Liverpool.
What Time Does Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa Kick-Off?
What Time Does Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa Kick-Off?
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Bournemouth (WDDWW) | Aston Villa (LWWWL) |
|---|---|
Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth | Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford |
Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool | Fenerbahçe 0-1 Aston Villa |
Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth | Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa |
Newcastle 3-3 Bournemouth (7-6 pens) | Aston Villa 3-2 Red Bull Salzburg |
Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur | Aston Villa 0-1 Everton |
How to Watch Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not available on TV - live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 2 and BBC Radio Solent |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | TNT Sports, Max Mexico, TNT Go |
Bournemouth Team News
Bournemouth Team News
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola may have to cope without Justin Kluivert for the rest of the campaign as the player requires knee surgery.
Tyler Adams remains unavailable due to a knee issue, alongside summer acquisition Ben Gannon-Doak who has a hamstring injury. Marcus Tavernier represents another significant absence for the hosts, who are also missing Will Dennis, Julio Soler and Matai Akinmboni.
David Brooks is approaching full recovery and may return to the matchday roster.
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup vs. Aston Villa
Bournemouth Predicted Lineup vs. Aston Villa
Bournemouth expected lineup vs. Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Cook, Scott; Jimenez, Kroupi, Adli; Evanilson.
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa Team News
Aston Villa are without three crucial components of their midfield setup. Boubacar Kamara's PCL injury may rule him out for the entire 2025–26 season, while John McGinn and Youri Tielemans are also expected to be absent for several months.
Ollie Watkins might return to the first eleven in place of January acquisition Tammy Abraham, though Allyson requires fitness evaluation. Amadou Onana could be brought back to partner Douglas Luiz in the center of midfield.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth
Aston Villa expected lineup vs. Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Douglas Luiz; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins.
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa Score Prediction
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa Score Prediction
Bournemouth have rediscovered their rhythm following a severely disappointing period that saw them tumble down the Premier League standings. The Cherries remain unbeaten across five fixtures in all competitions, although one encounter resulted in FA Cup exit to Newcastle United after an exciting penalty shootout.
The thrilling late victory against Liverpool at home will heighten anticipation for another favorable outcome, but Villa have demonstrated their ability to secure crucial away victories.
A comprehensive 4–0 triumph over Bournemouth in the earlier meeting will certainly feature in Emery's pre-match team talk, though it might motivate the home team to claim a point.