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Bournemouth v Aston Villa match preview
Bournemouth’s push for European football was boosted by last weekend’s win over Arsenal and they could close in on Aston Villa with another big win on Saturday.
A defeat, however, would end their chances of finishing in the top seven.
Both sides come into the game in fine form, with Villa having won seven of their last nine games to continue to push for a Champions League place next season.
Villa could end the weekend level on points with both Chelsea and Newcastle – it is so tight in the race for a top five place.
Bournemouth v Aston Villa team news
Bournemouth lost attacker Dango Ouattara against the Gunners and he is a doubt to be ready for the weekend. Antoine Semenyo is back and available, however.
Villa are expecting to be without on-loan Manchester United man Marcus Rashford for the rest of the season after he picked up a thigh injury.
Everyone else is fit and firing for Villa though.
Bournemouth v Aston Villa expected line-ups
Bournemouth: Kepa; Araujo, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins
The stats
- In 17 of the last 19 Bournemouth home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Bournemouth home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Bournemouth matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Bournemouth matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Bournemouth matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 11 Aston Villa matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Aston Villa away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Aston Villa matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Aston Villa away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Aston Villa have won 4 of the last 5 matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was over 2.5
How to watch Bournemouth v Aston Villa
The match is broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, and can be streamed on Sky’s apps and on Now.
Prediction
Both sides are in great form and looking to end a fine season strongly – Villa’s greater strength in depth could be key so back them for a narrow win on the road.
Bournemouth 1-2 Aston Villa
