Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Aston Villa played in European competitions midweek, but this doesn't provide Bournemouth with much of an advantage since they will be on the road—a significant weakness for them.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are on a remarkable run, unbeaten for two months across all competitions and against every level of opposition. Whether facing Wycombe Wanderers or Bayern Munich, they have secured eight wins with only two draws. Their latest triumph came against Bologna (2:0) in the Champions League. The English club needed just 1.18 xG and six shots on target for their two goals. Scoring twice has become almost routine for them, both domestically and internationally.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth have played five away games this season, failing to score in three. The penalty for such a shortcoming is defeat. On occasions when they have found the net, they’ve earned points—a draw and a dramatic win, though these points came against mid-table sides like Nottingham Forest and Everton. At home, it's a different story; they can even pull off a victory against Arsenal, provided a star player from the visitors is sent off early.
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Prediction
Since Unai Emery took the reins at Birmingham, Aston Villa have never lost to Bournemouth: secured two commanding home wins (3:0, 3:1) and an away draw (2:2). The visitors are too vulnerable away from home and are likely facing defeat.
