Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
England – Premier League
Date: Saturday, 1 February 2020
Kick-off at 15:00 UK/ 16:00 CET
Venue: Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth).
When Villa lost 6-1 to Manchester City earlier this month, there are more calls to Dean Smith to be removed from his position in the dugout, despite having just signed a new long-term contract.
With their Premier League status and a place in the EFL Cup final up for grabs, Smith will not be shy in expressing his players that it's sink or swim time for them after five months inconsistent since their return to the top flight.
However, West Midlands outfit have responded with four critical points in a league match against Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford respectively, as well as a dramatic victory over Leicester City to get a club appearance at Wembley Stadium on March 1.
Which has led to a significant change in the dynamic at Villa Park, with support now fully behind Smith who finally brought the striker Mbwana Samanas as a substitute Wesley and Jonathan Kodjia.
However, there is a narrow margin for error down under the table, and the negative will again creep in if Villa surrendered at Bournemouth side struggling.
Although relieved to put an end to their winless streak against relegation rivals Brighton last week, will be out of the FA Cup for a much-changed Arsenal side will remind Eddie Howe that there is a lot of work ahead if they want to avoid dropping into the Championship.
While Howe may feel that the ability to focus on the Premier League could benefit them in the long term, but defeat at the Stadio Vitality has taken some of the momentum generated from the success convincing against Brighton.
Overcome in-form Villa will change many things, including the switch in the league and Ceri position moves outside of the relegation zone.
However, this is a high-stakes contest, and yet another setback Villa flight will deliver five-point advantage in the race to stay in the division.
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Bournemouth
Steve Cook available again following suspension but the treatment room in Bournemouth is still busy.
Philip Billing is a doubt with a back injury and could miss crucial 3-1 victory over Brighton, with Dan Gosling and Lewis Cook competing to replace the young Dane.
Aston Villa
After coming through their Carabao Cup semis unscathed and confident, Villa could name unchanged lineup.
The second potential change could come at both ends of the field, with Pepe Reina was abandoned on Tuesday as a precaution with a calf problem and doubt, with Orjan Nyland impressive in the absence of the Spaniard.
In the attack, the Villa has gone from having no senior striker for two, and the impact Keinan Davis' from the bench has given Dean Smith dilemma, whether or not to stick with new signing Ally Samana.
Head To Head
To get a preview took place, Frog can highlight that AFC Bournemouth played Aston Villa in August; it is a game of the Premier League. The winners on the day AFC Bournemouth with a final score of 1-2.
Over the last ten years, the two teams clashed four times. AFC Bournemouth has won in the second match-up when they've met. Aston Villa has won 2 times. There is not attractive.
Overall had an average of 2.5 goals per game. AFC Bournemouth an average score of 1.25 and Aston Villa score an average of 1.25.
A look at the match-ups for the team traveling reveal that whichever side has become the visiting team has won 50% of the equipment. The home team has prevailed in 50% of the match.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Prediction
As can be seen, both teams tried their best to avoid relegation. Not much of a match-day stays in their league campaign, and as the days passed, the pressure will only continue to increase.
At this point of their season, drawn game which gives only one point is pretty much useless. They both need to go for the win, and with both defenses off-color, it's the perfect recipe for a high-scoring match.
In addition, Aston Villa have conceded the second-most goals in the competition, and on the road, no other team has allowed more goals than them.
Also, since 2000, ignoring one h2h meetings, every other clashes have more than 2.5 goals, and both teams found the back of the net as well.
It is expected that both teams played to win this weekend, and produce a lot of goals utilizing each other's mistakes have more backlinks.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Game Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.75 (3/4)
Both Teams Score @ 1.60 (3/5).
