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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Tips - Strong start for Villa in the Premier League

By Ralph Staniforth

Ralph is a passoniate sports journalist and coach based in Cape Town.

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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa predictions for Saturday’s Premier League fixture
The match is being played at the Vitality Stadium (15:00 BST)
Aston Villa have won 4 of their last 5 matches
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Aston Villa have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 matches (Getty)

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Bournemouth had poor pre-season results against some lower league opposition. Aston Villa secured good friendly wins and look in good form heading into the season.

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Head to Head
Bournemouth Form
Bournemouth Team News
Aston Villa Form
Aston Villa Team News
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Live Stream FAQ

Bournemouth have lost their last 3 matches
Bournemouth have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches
Bournemouth have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches against Aston Villa
Aston Villa have won 4 of their last 5 matches
Aston Villa have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches
Aston Villa have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 matches

Head to Head

Bournemouth and Aston Villa have won four matches each and drawn once in nine meetings.

Bournemouth Form

Bournemouth lost their final three pre-season friendlies against Sporting Braga (2-1), Bristol City (1-0) and Real Sociedad (2-1).

The Cherries conceded either side of half time against Sociedad before Junior Stanislas scored a consolation late on.

Bournemouth’s only pre-season victory came at home against Sheffield Wednesday (2-1). Scott Parker’s side were promoted to the Premier League after finishing second in the Championship last season.

Bournemouth Team News

Midfielders David Brooks and Joe Rothwell are ruled out.

Aston Villa Form

Aston Villa went unbeaten in their pre-season campaign, winning four and drawing once.

The Villans capped their friendly matches with a 2-1 win at Rennes. Leon Bailey and Diego Carlos scored to secure the win.

Villa also drew with Man United (2-2) and beat Walsall (4-0), Leeds and Brisbane Roar (1-0). Steven Gerrard’s side finished 14th in the Premier League last season on 45 points.

Aston Villa Team News

Defender Kortney Hause is unavailable due to injury.

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Live Stream FAQ

What time does Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Start?

The match starts at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, August 6

Verdict

Bournemouth v Aston Villa

Bournemouth look underprepared for the new season following a three-match losing streak. Villa produced some strong performances against top opposition and can secure an away win.

BTTS Yes

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Aston Villa Win

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Aston Vila Win 2-1

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