AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Prediction Betting Tips & Preview

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Odds

Date: 10/05/25
Kick-off time: 17:30
Venue: Vitality Stadium

AFC Bournemouth have given themselves a brilliant chance to secure European football for the first time in their history as they prepare to host Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Both sides are in pursuit of European qualification, with Bournemouth currently in eighth place and Aston Villa in seventh. The Cherries secured a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over Arsenal last weekend, while Aston Villa edged Fulham 1-0 at Villa Park to maintain their push for a top-five finish.

AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Team News

Bournemouth v Aston Villa Team News is set to play a crucial role in this fixture as both sides contend with key absences and potential returns. For the Cherries, Andoni Iraola will be without Ryan Christie and Enes Unal due to injuries, while Luis Sinisterra remains unavailable. The predicted starting XI for Bournemouth in a 4-2-3-1 formation includes Kepa in goal, Araujo, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, and Kerkez in defence, Adams and Cook in central midfield, with Tavernier, Kluivert, and Ouattara supporting Evanilson up front.

Aston Villa continue to be without Marcus Rashford, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury. Unai Emery is expected to field a similar 4-2-3-1 setup with Martinez in goal, Cash, Konsa, Torres, and Maatsen forming the backline, Kamara and Tielemans anchoring the midfield, and McGinn, Asensio, and Rogers providing support for Watkins as the lone striker.

AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Betting Tips

Bournemouth v Aston Villa betting tips suggest a tightly contested affair given both teams’ recent form and attacking capabilities. Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five matches, demonstrating resilience with a recent 2-1 victory over Arsenal and a 1-1 draw with Manchester United. With Aston Villa’s away record featuring seven wins but eight losses, the Villains have been inconsistent on the road, despite winning five of their last six league games.

Both teams have scored in eight of Bournemouth’s last ten games, and with Ollie Watkins in excellent form for Villa, the ‘Both Teams to Score’ market holds strong value.

AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Match Predictions

Bournemouth v Aston Villa prediction points to a high-scoring draw as both sides look to capitalise on their recent upturn in form. Bournemouth’s last three fixtures have seen over 2.5 goals, while Villa have scored in all but one of their previous six matches. Given that both sides have European qualification aspirations and are separated by just three points, a draw seems the most likely outcome, with both teams having enough attacking quality to find the back of the net multiple times.

Match Prediction: Draw. Bet with bet365.

AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Correct Score Tips & Predictions

Bournemouth v Aston Villa score prediction for this encounter leans towards a 2-2 draw, aligning with the historical data of their previous meetings. The Cherries have averaged 1.2 goals per game at home this season, while Aston Villa have conceded an average of 1.7 goals per away game. With Ollie Watkins and Evanilson both in good form, expect a goal apiece from the strikers in what should be an enthralling contest.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-2. Bet with bet365.

AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Over & Under Goals Betting Tips

Bournemouth v Aston Villa Over/Under goals prediction points towards over 2.5 goals as the preferred market. The Cherries have seen over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten games, while Villa’s away matches have averaged 2.6 goals per game. Given both teams’ offensive potency and the defensive vulnerabilities on display, backing over 2.5 goals appears to offer strong value.

Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.

AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tip

Bournemouth v Aston Villa Bet Builder tip combines multiple markets to provide a higher potential return. In this fixture, consider backing the following selections: Ollie Watkins to score anytime, over 2.5 goals, and both teams to score. Watkins has been Villa’s main threat in front of goal and should find opportunities against a Bournemouth defence that has conceded in four of their last five home games.

Bet Builder Tip: Ollie Watkins to score anytime, over 2.5 goals, and both teams to score. Bet with bet365.

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