In the chase for European football next season, AFC Bournemouth and Aston Villa will lock horns in the English Premier League, as the two square off at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Africa Foot expert Allan Damba looks into the upcoming game and provides his prediction of the outcome.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Match Preview
Bournemouth, who are fighting to secure UEFA Conference League football, sit eighth on the table with 53 points in 35 games. They have won 14 games this season and suffered defeat on 10 occasions.
On the other hand, Aston Villa are in the hunt for UEFA Europa League football and sit seventh on the table with 60 points in 35 matches. This season in the league, they have won 17 matches and endured defeat on nine occasions.
Bournemouth Recent Form Analysis
Bournemouth have not exactly been impressive, having won just twice in their previous five games across all competitions, drawing the other three. During that time, the Cherries have scored six goals and conceded four times.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 3 draws
- Latest Results: Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
Aston Villa Recent Form Analysis
In their most recent five games, Aston Villa have been decent in their results, managing four victories and losing on one occasion across all competitions. In that period, they have found the back of the net 11 times, conceding just four.
- Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 loss
- Latest Results: Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth
- Aston Villa 3-1 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa
- Aston Villa 3-0 Bournemouth
- Bournemouth 2-0 Aston Villa
Our Prediction for Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa have been the better team in recent matches and throughout the entire campaign to date. While it’ll be closely contested and both teams are expected to score, it’s also likely to produce more than two goals.
Stakers can bet on Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.48 on 1xBet. Others can place their bet on Over 2.5 Goalswith slightly bigger odds of 1.65 on 1xBet.
Player to Watch: Antoine Semenyo
Ghana international Semenyo continues to have an amazing season, scoring 11 goals and assisting on six occasions in 39 appearances for Bournemouth. He has easily been one of the best players this season at the club, and they’ll need him firing against the Villans.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Best Odds and Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (YES) – 1.48 on 1xBet
- Over 2.5 Goals – 1.65 on 1xBet
