Aston Villa vs Bournemouth prediction and betting tips on April 21, 2024
The Sunday match in the 34th round of the English Premier League will continue in Birmingham, where at Villa Park, the local Aston Villa will face Bournemouth. Here's the prediction for this encounter from the experts at Dailysports.
Aston Villa
The "Villans" are enjoying an excellent season and rightfully contend for one of the Champions League spots. Additionally, Aston Villa is among the favorites in the Conference League. Last Thursday, the "Villans" came close to exiting European competitions but scored a goal in the 87th minute. This allowed them to take the match against Lille into extra time and a penalty shootout, where Unai Emery's side proved more fortunate. Last weekend, Aston Villa played an away fixture in London, defeating Arsenal 2-0. As a result, in the last five rounds, Aston Villa has secured two victories with two draws and one defeat. The "Villans" have been particularly formidable at home this season, tallying 11 wins in 16 matches with just three losses.
Bournemouth
Under the guidance of Andoni Iraola, the team managed to escape the relegation zone by securing six wins in seven Premier League matches towards the end of last calendar year. Currently, "The Cherries" occupy the 13th position in the EPL table, accumulating 42 points. Their 17-point lead over the relegation zone provides a sense of security. In the last round, Bournemouth played a home match against Manchester United, ending in a 2-2 draw. Prior to that, in four matches, Bournemouth gathered nine points with three consecutive victories but unexpectedly suffered a defeat against Luton.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first leg, Bournemouth drew with Aston Villa at home with a score of 2-2.
- In the last five matches, Bournemouth has secured three victories, suffering only one defeat.
- In four out of the last five matches, the bet on "Total Over 2.5" was successful.
Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Prediction
Arguably, Aston Villa has an excellent chance to claim three points in this match. Regardless, one must overcome the underdogs at home, especially if aspiring for Champions League qualification. Our bet is on "Aston Villa to Win" with odds of 1.88.