Date: 3rd December 2023
Kick-Off: 14:00 UK, 15:00 CET
Venue: Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Top free betting tips
Bournemouth face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon with both teams coming into the game in decent form. Despite their impressive start to the season, our Bournemouth vs Aston Villa prediction is for the Villains to drop points away from home. Andoni Iraola has got Bournemouth playing much better in recent weeks, which makes the Vitality Stadium a tricky fixture.
Match result prediction: Draw
Bournemouth have won their last two Premier League fixtures after a poor start to the season while Aston Villa have only lost one of their last eleven matches in all competitions. Unai Emery's men have struggled more away from home, however, which makes us believe there is a result here for Bournemouth.
Both teams to score prediction: Yes
Aston Villa have been one of the most entertaining teams in the Premier League season with only Manchester City scoring more goals than them. They have, however, also been leaky at the back, conceding more goals than any other club in the top seven. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have scored at least one goal in their last six matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: 1-1
Both teams will go into the game full of confidence after recent results but Bournemouth have a couple of advantages. Firstly, they are playing in front of their home fans and secondly, they have had a full week to prepare for the fixture while Aston Villa were in Europa Conference League action on Thursday night so will have some tired legs in their ranks.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa team news
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Aston Villa
Bournemouth will be without several long-term absentees for the match against Aston Villa including summer signings Tylder Adams and Max Aarons. Iraola was dealt a further below last weekend when star defender, Lloyd Kelly was forced off with an injury against Sheffield United and he is expected to miss the match on Sunday afternoon.
Neto – Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez – Cook, Christie – Tavernier, Semenyo, Kluivert, Semenyo – Solanke
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Bournemouth
Unai Emery didn't make as many changes as anticipated for their Europa Conference League clash with Legia Warsaw on Thursday with the likes of McGinn, Diaby and Konsa all starting as Villa secured qualification through to the knockout stages of the competition. Ollie Watkins did get a rest but he is expected to return to the starting lineup on Sunday.
Martinez – Cash, Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne – Tielemans, Luiz, McGinn – Diaby, Watkins
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: What the fans think
Cherries want to see pace in the team
With that high line Villa play I wouldn’t mind a bit of Sinisterra a little earlier at the weekend. We will be forced back and perhaps a little uncomfortably at times but those precision balls over the top with well timed runs could be diamond! #afcb pic.twitter.com/TrDVmDHPHI
— @AFCBDad ??Simon Kay? (@AFCBDad) December 1, 2023
Villa fans exercising caution
They've picked up recently. Sunday's game will be tough. Would be happy with a point & no injuries before we play City & Arsenal.
— Woody Woodpecker (@Stephen94208464) December 1, 2023
How far will Aston Villa fans travel to Bournemouth?
Aston Villa fans face one of their longest domestic away trips of the season when they make the 167-mile trip south to the Vitality Stadium on Sunday. The journey will take nearly four hours by car or coach while the train journey will involve getting on at Birmingham New Street before changing at London Euston, heading to Waterloo and then boarding another train to Bournemouth.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Tickets
Bournemouth still have a limited number of tickets on sale for the match against Aston Villa on Sunday 3rd of December, however, only members and/or those with an existing booking history with the club are eligible to purchase tickets. Aston Villa were given an allocation of just 1,313 tickets for the trip to Bournemouth and all of these tickets were sold out during the initial ballot for season ticket holders.
Fans looking to buy tickets via third-party websites for the fixture should exercise caution with many fake tickets currently in circulation online. Only purchase tickets from official sources such as club websites and ticket offices.
FAQs: Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Who is the referee? Thomas Brammall has been appointed as the match referee.
Who are the favourites? Aston Vill are the favourites at 19/20.
What was the score last time Bournemouth played Aston Villa? Aston Villa beat Bournemouth 3-0 at Villa Park in March 2023.
Who is the Aston Villa manager? Unai Emery is the Aston Villa boss.