The Vitality Stadium is set to host an intriguing Premier League clash on 7 February 2026, as Bournemouth takes on Aston Villa. With Bournemouth sitting in 12th place and Aston Villa in 3rd, this match holds significant implications for both teams.
Bournemouth, under Andoni Iraola, has shown resilience in their recent matches, securing 33 points so far. Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, boasts a stronger record with 46 points, making them the bookmaker’s favourite.
Key factors include Bournemouth’s high-scoring form (3.60 goals per game) and Aston Villa’s sturdy defence (2 clean sheets in the last 5 games). The overcast weather with 9°C temperature sets a perfect stage for a gritty encounter.
| 10Ryan Christie |
| 18Bafode Diakite |
| 26Enes Unal |
| 27Alex Tóth |
| 29Christos Mandas |
| 37Rayan Vitor |
| 44Veljko Milosavljevic |
| 50Remy Rees-Dottin |
| 51Malcom Dacosta |
| 3Victor Lindelof |
| 5Tyrone Mings |
| 6Ross Barkley |
| 9Harvey Elliott |
| 12Lucas Digne |
| 24Amadou Onana |
| 31Leon Bailey |
| 40Marco Bizot |
| 53George Hemmings |
Match Facts
- Bournemouth has won 3 out of their last 5 matches.
- Aston Villa has recently lost to Brentford but won 3 out of their last 5 games.
- Both teams have a history of scoring and conceding regularly.
The prediction leans towards Aston Villa clinching a win, but expect goals from both sides.
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa Prediction & Tip
Our recommended tip is for Aston Villa to win this encounter. Analyses from various prediction models and previews slightly favour Aston Villa due to their stronger recent form and superior away record compared to Bournemouth’s home results. Both teams are likely to score, given their tendency to concede and score regularly.
Reasons for this prediction:
- Aston Villa’s stronger away form and recent performances make them the favourites.
- Bournemouth’s defensive vulnerabilities, with only 1 clean sheet in their last 5 games.
- Both teams’ propensity to score and concede, making a high-scoring match likely.