Aston Villa vs Southampton Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, December 7, 2024

Aston Villa vs Southampton Preview

• Tournament: English Premier League
• Date: Saturday, December 7
• Kick-off Time: 03:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham. 

Aston Villa got a convincing win against Brentford FC in their last outing, after some distressing results in the league. Now, they have the perfect chance to materialize on to march towards the tabletop again, as they face bottom-placed Southampton FC, who have only one lone victory in the league.

Aston Villa FC are scheduled to host Southampton FC in no time after they played Brentford last at Villa Park. It might seem like a bit of fatigue fatigue-causing game, but they will feel lucky enough that they are battling a last-positioned side, so some calmness and low risks can be assumed. The hosts with back-to-back wins can claim the fifth spot for now.

Southampton FC had the worst first 14 games of the season, having won only one, drawn only two, and last rest 11. They have scored the least number of goals (only 11) and have the lowest GD. They need to take every game as a do-or-die, or else they will be relegated again.

Aston Villa Team News

Unai Emery will have only three injuries concerning him in this game, attacking midfielder Jacob Ramsay, and defender Kortney Hause are out for sure. Defensive midfielder Amadou Onana is doubtful.

Southampton Team News

Russell Martin has a lot to worry about when it comes to unavailabilities, Bazunu, Ramsdale, Smallbone, Lallana, and Stewart are out with injuries. Stephens is suspended. Bednarek and Onuachu are also having fitness issues, causing concerns in Southampton FC.

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Aston Villa vs Southampton Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Martinez

Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne

Midfielders: Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, McGinn

Forwards: Watkins

Southampton Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper: Lumley

Defenders: Wood, Harwood-Bellis, Walker-Peters

Midfielders: Fraser, Aribo, Downes, Manning; Dibling, Fernandes

Forward: Archer

Head-to-Head Record

Aston Villa and Southampton FC have met a total of 84 times to date. In those meetings, Aston Villa won 32 games, whereas Southampton won only 29 games. 23 matches ended in a draw. Records indicate that both sides have had a close rivalry.

Key Players to Watch in Aston Villa vs Southampton

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)

The English playmaker has been a pivot of the 4-2-3-1 tactics Unai Emery uses. Besides being active in the midfield, he has also given multiple pre-assists and has also directly contributed to goals with two assists and four goals in 14 English Premier League 2024-25 games.

He scored one in his last game, and if he scores another in this one, it will be a big boost for the forward line. He must also keep his calm, knowing that he hails three yellows and more bookings in the near future might make him miss the coming games.

Flynn Downes (Southampton)

The new arrival from West Ham has been a regular at the club since he joined. He was one of those big signings Southampton FC made for a promising season back in the Premier League. But things haven’t been right, neither with him nor with the defenders. 

He bears the primary responsibility to block incoming threats, but he has failed to perform that role. He has been even trusted with the captain’s armband but hasn’t impressed there either. He was instrumental in earning a draw against Brighton, with his goal, but he needs to deliver more often. Against a stiff attack from Aston Villa, he has the opportunity to justify his high transfer fee this season.

Aston Villa vs Southampton Prediction

Hosts Aston Villa are expected to win this game, primarily for their form, secondly for their better squad, and lastly for the home advantage they have. Southampton FC stands no chance of fighting Aston Villa FC for long, at least that is what it appears like at the moment.

Predicted Score: Aston Villa 3-1 Southampton

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