Date of Tips: 05/11/2025
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Aston Villa FC
v AFC Bournemouth 
Villa Park
Premier League Matchday 11 
09-11-2025 14:00
Aston Villa Form
Bournemouth Form
Sunday afternoon football is heading back to Villa Park as Aston Villa host Bournemouth on 9 November 2025, with kick-off set for 14:00. The Villans will be aiming to make it four straight home wins, while the Cherries are looking to bounce back after a tough outing at the Etihad. So, what’s our Aston Villa vs Bournemouth prediction? On paper, it looks set to be tight — Villa’s strong home form meets Bournemouth’s consistency against lower-ranked teams. Here’s how both sides are shaping up.
Unai Emery’s Villa side come into this clash after a 2–0 loss to Liverpool, but they’ve been solid at Villa Park this season. The good news? Emery has almost a full squad available. The bad news? A few names remain in the treatment room — Tyrone Mings, Emiliano Buendia, Andres Garcia, and Youri Tielemans are all sidelined. There’s a chance Jadon Sancho could start after making an impact off the bench in that Liverpool defeat, giving Villa an extra spark on the wing.
For Bournemouth, boss Andoni Iraola has a nearly clean bill of health too. However, Tyler Adams and Alejandro Jimenez are both doubtful. Apart from that, the Cherries are expected to line up with their usual balance of energy and pace.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara; Evann Guessand, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn; Ollie Watkins.
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic; Álex Jiménez, Bafodé Diakité, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert; Alex Scott, Ben Doak; Marcus Tavernier, David Brooks, Antoine Semenyo; Eli Junior Kroupi.
Villa’s home form is strong — three wins from five at Villa Park, scoring six and conceding five. They’ve also managed two clean sheets at home, which shows Emery’s defence is holding firm. When they click, they’re tough to break down, especially with Ollie Watkins leading the line and McGinn pulling the strings in midfield.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, sit fifth in the table after ten games and have been consistent against teams below them — unbeaten in eight such matches, with five wins and three draws. That resilience makes them a tough visitor. However, away form remains mixed: one win, two draws, and two losses in five road trips. The Cherries have scored plenty (1.8 per away game) but also leak goals (2.4 per game), which could hurt them against Villa’s attacking quality.
Betting Tip: Back both teams to score, but lean slightly toward a Villa win given their home record and Bournemouth’s defensive lapses away from home.
This one feels like a balanced Premier League battle — Villa’s control and home advantage versus Bournemouth’s counter-attacking threat. Bournemouth will try to play on the break and use the pace of Semenyo and Tavernier, but Villa’s midfield pairing of Onana and Kamara could dominate possession.
Expect Emery’s men to dictate the tempo and create the better chances. If Watkins finds space between Senesi and Diakité, it could be the difference. Bournemouth will compete, but Villa’s home edge should tell in the end.
Match Prediction: Aston Villa to win. Bet with bet365.
If you’re after a specific scoreline, a 2–1 Aston Villa win fits the stats perfectly. Villa have scored in four of their last five at home, while Bournemouth have managed to find the net in most of their away fixtures despite conceding frequently. Expect a close game with goals at both ends — Villa edging it late.
Correct Score Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Bournemouth. Bet with bet365.
If you prefer a defensive battle angle, the first half could stay cautious before opening up after the break.
Over 2.5 goals looks like a solid call. Both sides’ recent matches have been open — Villa games average over two goals, and Bournemouth’s last six have averaged 3.33 per match.
For a slightly safer option, Over 1.5 goals is almost a banker.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Here’s a realistic bet builder idea based on recent patterns:
That combination covers form, key players, and the likelihood of goals from both sides.
Bet Builder Tip: Aston Villa to win, Both teams to score, and Ollie Watkins to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Villa have the home advantage and more momentum, so they’re favourites to edge a narrow win.
Our prediction: Aston Villa 2 – 1 Bournemouth — a competitive game, but Villa’s home record should see them through.
Expect Over 2.5 goals, given both sides’ attacking approach and recent form.
Ollie Watkins for Villa — his finishing and movement make him a constant danger, especially against a Bournemouth defence that’s struggled on the road.
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