Bournemouth vs Aston Villa – Preview, Prediction, Team News, Head-2-Head (h2h), Correct Score Prediction, Formation, Lineups & Current Form.
Aston Villa must significantly elevate their game against Bournemouth to protect their spot in the Premier League’s top three. Unai Emery’s men have stuttered at home recently, dropping six vital points at Villa Park following narrow 1-0 defeats to both Everton and Brentford. This slump has allowed Manchester United and Chelsea – both riding three-match winning streaks – to close the gap in fourth and fifth place.
The Vitality Stadium has historically been a difficult venue for the Villans, who have managed just a single victory on the south coast since 2020. Conversely, Bournemouth enters the clash in high spirits after taking 10 points from their last four games. Following a dominant 2–0 win over Wolves last weekend, the Cherries have moved within striking distance of the European spots, currently sitting just six points behind sixth-place Liverpool.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 7
- Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT
- Location: Bournemouth, England
- Stadium: Vitality Stadium
- Referee: Anthony Taylor
- VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa H2H Record (Last 5 Games)
- Bournemouth: 0 win
- Aston Villa: 3 wins
- Draws: 2
- Last meeting: Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth (Nov. 9, 2025) – PL
Current Form – Both Teams (All Competitions)
| WDDWW | LWWWL |
|---|---|
| Wolves 0-2 Bournemouth | Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford |
| Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool | Fenerbahçe 0-1 Aston Villa |
| Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth | Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa |
| Newcastle 3-3 Bournemouth (7-6 pens) | Aston Villa 3-2 Red Bull Salzburg |
| Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur | Aston Villa 0-1 Everton |
| Bournemouth | Aston Villa |
Bournemouth Team News
Andoni Iraola faces a major setback as Justin Kluivert may miss the rest of the season due to upcoming knee surgery. He is joined on the sidelines by Tyler Adams (knee) and summer signing Ben Gannon-Doak (hamstring), further thinning the Cherries’ options.
The injury crisis extends throughout the roster, with Marcus Tavernier confirmed as a significant absentee alongside Will Dennis, Julio Soler, and Matai Akinmboni. In more positive news, David Brooks is nearing full fitness and could be in contention for a place in the matchday squad.
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery faces a major selection headache with three key midfielders sidelined. Boubacar Kamara may miss the rest of the season with a PCL injury, while John McGinn and Youri Tielemans are both expected to be out for several months.
In attack, Ollie Watkins could return to the starting XI in place of January arrival Tammy Abraham, though Allyson remains a doubt pending a late fitness test. To solidify the middle of the park, Amadou Onana is expected to be recalled to partner Douglas Luiz.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Correct Score Prediction
Bournemouth have successfully turned their season around following a poor run that saw them slide down the standings. The Cherries are now unbeaten in five matches across all competitions, a streak only marred by a heartbreaking penalty shootout exit to Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Confidence is high at the Vitality Stadium following a dramatic, last-gasp victory over Liverpool in their previous home outing. However, Villa remain formidable visitors with a strong away record. While Unai Emery will likely use their dominant 4-0 win from the reverse fixture to motivate his squad, that memory may serve as the primary catalyst for a determined Bournemouth side to fight for a draw.
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa
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