Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth: Free match prediction and betting tips for the English Championship — 26th October 2024

Match Preview

Aston Villa and Bournemouth will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated English Championship fixture on 26th October 2024. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory to strengthen their positions in the league standings. Villa currently sits in 4th place, while Bournemouth is just one point behind in 5th.

Aston Villa has been in impressive form this season, having won four of their last five matches in all competitions. They will be confident of extending their winning run against Bournemouth, who have struggled for consistency this season.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Blackburn Rovers in their last outing. They will need to improve their defensive record if they are to get a positive result at Villa Park.

Team News

Aston Villa will be without the services of injured duo Leon Bailey and Diego Carlos. However, they will be boosted by the return of John McGinn from suspension.

Bournemouth have no major injury concerns ahead of this match. However, they will be without the suspended Ryan Fredericks.

Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa (4-3-3): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Kamara, Luiz; Buendia, Watkins, Coutinho

Bournemouth (4-4-2): Travers; Anthony, Mepham, Cahill, Zemura; Christie, Lerma, Cook, Billing; Moore, Solanke

Betting Tips

Aston Villa are the favorites to win this match, and they are priced at 1.75 to do so. Bournemouth is priced at 4.50 to win, while the draw is priced at 3.50.

We predict that Aston Villa will win this match 2-1.