Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa Preview (What To Know Before Betting)
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa
Having secured a spot in the Europa Conference League knockout rounds, Aston Villa faces a resurgent Bournemouth in Sunday’s Premier League encounter at the Vitality Stadium.
Unai Emery’s team achieved a 2-1 victory against Legia Warsaw on Thursday, marred by regrettable incidents of violence outside the stadium. Meanwhile, the Cherries extended their winning streak with a 3-1 triumph over Sheffield United last weekend.
Easing the burden on his own shoulders and intensifying the pressure on Paul Heckingbottom, Cherries head coach Andoni Iraola orchestrated his team’s second consecutive Premier League triumph at Bramall Lane last weekend, resuming their positive momentum from before the international break.
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa
After patiently waiting the entire season to open his Premier League account, Marcus Tavernier netted twice, flanking a Justin Kluivert effort, securing victory before the hour mark. Despite Oli McBurnie providing a late consolation for the Blades, it offered little solace to the discontented Sheffield United supporters.
With a recent 2-0 triumph over Champions League-contending Newcastle United, Bournemouth is gradually distancing themselves from relegation concerns, currently positioned 16th in the table with a comfortable seven-point lead over Sheffield United, their recent adversaries in 18th place.
What to remember – Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa
As Tavernier rediscovers his scoring touch and Dominic Solanke remains adept at exploiting any fatigue in the Villa backline, Aston Villa is likely to face another afternoon without a clean sheet. However, Emery’s team has consistently demonstrated the ability to respond in kind throughout the season.
Aston Villa has encountered challenges in asserting dominance away from their Villa Park stronghold. Despite a spirited performance from a revitalized Bournemouth, we anticipate the visitors’ offensive prowess to shine in a closely contested victory, even if Watkins doesn’t manage to play the full 90 minutes.
Betting tip for Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa
Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be more than 2.5 goals in this match.