The Matchday 25 Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Aston Villa will take place on february 7 at Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Bournemouth
It is already safe to say that the team have returned to the fight for places in the European qualification zone. The club are only 7 points behind the top five. The long 11-match winless run in the league is now in the past. And, by the look of it, a new one is beginning—this time unbeaten. Bournemouth head into the upcoming game on the back of four Premier League matches without defeat, winning three and drawing once. What is more, the club have won their last two league matches, first beating Liverpool at home (3:2) and then dealing with Wolverhampton away (2:0).
- At least four goals were scored in 5 of the team’s last 7 Premier League games.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Bournemouth’s last 9 Premier League matches.
- The club have avoided defeat on home soil in 11 of their last 13 league games (7 wins and 4 draws).
Potential Bournemouth Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Djordje Petrović – Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, James Hill – Alex Scott, Lewis Cook – Eli Junior Kroupi, Alex Jimenez, Amine Adli – Evanilson Barbosa.
Goalkeeper William Dennis and midfielder Tyler Adams are out injured, as are forwards Marcus Tavernier, Ben Doak and Justin Kluivert, along with defender Julio Soler. Midfielder David Brooks and defender Matai Akinmboni are doubts for the match.
Aston Villa
Incredibly, Aston Villa—who have been close to perfect on their own ground—have lost two straight home Premier League matches. And both were against opponents sitting outside the European qualification places. First came a shock defeat to Everton, and in the last round the club were unexpectedly beaten by Brentford as well (both matches ended 0:1). It is also worth noting that across their last four league outings, the Birmingham side have picked up just one win (one draw and two defeats). Even so, the club remain in third place, but the gap to leaders Arsenal is now 7 points.
- No more than two goals were scored in the club’s last four Premier League matches.
- Aston Villa have not lost 6 of their last 7 away league matches (5 wins and 1 draw).
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of the Birmingham side’s last 7 away Premier League games.
Potential Aston Villa Lineup (4-5-1)*
Emiliano Martínez – Ezri Konsa, Ian Maatsen, Matty Cash, Pau Torres – Emiliano Buendía, Douglas Luiz, Jadon Sancho, Morgan Rogers, Lamar Bogarde – Tammy Abraham.
Midfielders Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara are out injured, along with defender Andres Garcia. Forward Ollie Watkins has picked up a minor knock.
Referee
Anthony Taylor (England)
Matches – 19 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 75;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Fouls per match on average – 20;
Penalties – 16%.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Match Prediction
Despite the difference in their positions in the standings, the hosts look far more convincing right now. Bournemouth have regained confidence and consistency in their results and have started to climb the table. We believe the club will soon be back battling for the top four. After all, Bournemouth are playing excellent football, having already scored 40 goals—only four teams have found the net more often in the current Premier League campaign.
However, Bournemouth also concede plenty—43 goals already. Only the bottom three have a worse defensive record. That is why we expect at least three goals in this contest. Aston Villa also need to get their attacking numbers back on track, having failed to score in three of their last four Premier League matches. It is also worth noting that Aston Villa scored at least twice in 5 of their previous 7 away Premier League games, while Bournemouth hit at least two goals in each of their last three home Premier League matches.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
* For each team, the starting lineup from its previous match in this tournament is shown.
