Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, October 26, 2024

Preview

• Date: Saturday, October 26
• Kick-off Time: 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham

Matchday nine of the Premier League 2024/25 season will include Aston Villa taking on Bournemouth at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. The two clubs are separated by six points on the league table. Villa is in the fourth spot with 17 points from eight games while Bournemouth is in 11ᵗʰ place owing to 11 points so far. Statistically, the Aston Villa vs Bournemouth game is a complete mismatch on paper with the hosts unbeaten in five home games while Bournemouth has not found the back of the net in two away matches.

Aston Villa has been on a splendid run of form lately. In the last six games, Villa has acquired four victories and two draws. During this time period, the club has scored 10 goals whilst conceding only four. Unai Emery produced another tactical genius against Bologna in the Champions League on Tuesday. Aston Villa has scored eight goals in its last five outings. Villa is well on its route to achieving a Champions League place for the second season in a row.

Inconsistent and mixed results have highlighted the latest encounters of Bournemouth. The Cherries have managed three victories including the 2-0 triumph over Arsenal and three defeats in the last six matches. Andoni Iraola will be looking to address his side’s offensive issues, considering the team has scored only five goals in the last five games. Lewis Cook has been the main creative force for Bournemouth this campaign, having created the most big chances (three).

Aston Villa Team News

Premier League club Aston Villa will have to deal with only one absentee for the match against Bournemouth. Jaden Philogene-Bidace will miss the game and serve a suspension. The pre-match press conference from Unai Emery will make his preferences for the starting XI clearer.

Bournemouth Team News

Bournemouth fans and coaching staff will be delighted to have no name on the injury list for the game on Saturday. The variety of options will allow Andoni Iraola to tinker with his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Martinez

Defenders: Cash, Carlos, Torres, Digne

Midfielders: Onana, Tielemans, Rogers

Forwards: Bailey, Ramsey, Watkins

Bournemouth Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Kepa

Defenders: Araujo, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez

Midfielders: Cook, Scott, Tavernier

Forwards: Ouattara, Semenyo, Evanilson

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth H2H Record

In the last five head-to-head meetings between Aston Villa and Bournemouth, both clubs have managed to emerge triumphant on two occasions each. One contest concluded in a draw.

Result	Date and Competition
Aston Villa 3-1 Bournemouth	2024, Premier League
Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa	2023, Premier League
Aston Villa 3-0 Bournemouth	2023, Premier League
Bournemouth 2-0 Aston Villa	2022, Premier League
Bournemouth 2-1 Aston Villa	2020, Premier League

Key Players to Watch in Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)

Emiliano Martinez has been instrumental in Aston Villa’s impressive run this season. The 30-year-old Argentine goalkeeper stunned fans with his exceptional performances against powerhouse teams Bayern Munich and Manchester United in the Champions League and the Premier League. Martinez’s unwavering confidence, unshakeable self-belief, and assertive demeanour have been key factors in his rise as one of the world’s top goalkeepers.

Tyler Adams (Bournemouth)

Tyler Adams is still awaiting his first appearance for Bournemouth squad this season. The American midfielder was on the sidelines due to a back injury in the early months of the season. Adams was able to make it back to the bench against Arsenal in the last game but was not used by Iraola. Tyler Adams is usually deployed as a deep-lying midfielder due to his ability to stay calm under pressure, find the right passing option, and dictate the play from the deeper midfield. The 25-year-old has appeared in four games previously for Borussia Dortmund.

Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Prediction

Bournemouth will have an extra dose of optimism and motivation following the monumental upset over Arsenal. Aston Villa, though, will be confident in its prowess to handle any threat from Bournemouth.

Predicted Score: Aston Villa 3-1 Bournemouth

Where to watch Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Live?

Country	Where to watch
USA	NBC Sports
UK	Sky Sports
India	Star Sports Select/Hotstar

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