Aston Villa return to Premier League duties this weekend with a home clash against Bournemouth.
Unai Emery’s men turned in yet another winning performance in the Champions League midweek, taking their run to three victories out of three in their maiden season in the competition.
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Aston Villa Recent Form
Villa are on an impressive run of 10 games without defeat since the loss against Arsenal.
In that run they have won four and drawn two in the Premier League, with the victories coming versus Leicester, Everton, Wolves and Fulham.
In the Champions League, they have beat Young Boys, Bologna and, most notably, German giants Bayern Munich.
Aston Villa Injury News
Earlier in the campaign, Emery’s squad were ravaged by injuries but things are looking much healthier now as John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara recently returned from injury, while Tyrone Mings will appear soon after recovering from a serious ACL rupture.
Robin Olsen remains out, however.
Last Aston Villa Lineup
Here’s how Aston Villa lined up against Bologna.
Bournemouth Recent Form
Bournemouth are coming off their biggest win of the season as last weekend they emerged 2-0 victors over 10-man Arsenal, with Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert scoring the goals.
Their overall form has been mixed as from their last five Premier League games they have won two against Arsenal and Southampton and lost three versus Chelsea, Liverpool and Leicester.
Bournemouth Injury News
Bournemouth have a healthy squad at the moment as the only minor concern is Tyler Adams, who continues to struggle with a back issue.
Last Bournemouth Lineup
Here’s how Bournemouth lined up against Arsenal.
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth – who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Andy Madley
Assistants: Nick Hopton, Mark Scholes
Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh
VAR: Matt Donohue.
Assistant VAR: Jarred Gillett
Aston Villa – Player To Watch
Jhon Duran started the Champions League game versus Bologna and even though he scored, again, it is likely that Ollie Watkins will be restored to the starting XI for this one.
Bournemouth – Player To Watch
Antoine Semenyo has three goals to his name this season and has again been linked with a huge move away from Bournemouth, with Liverpool and Arsenal two of the clubs said to be interested.
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth – Prediction
Bournemouth’s confidence may be buoyed by the Arsenal win but they have largely been poor away from home, with just one victory on the road this campaign. Villa, meanwhile, are looking unbeatable at the moment.
Scoreline prediction – Aston Villa 3-0 Bournemouth
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth – Betting Tips
Aston Villa to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored
– Bournemouth have lost four of their last six away games
– In four of Aston Villa’s last six home games, there has been over two goals scored
– In four of Bournemouth’s last six away games, there has been over two goals scored
