Aston Villa vs Bournemouth Prediction & Betting Tips (21 April)

Nice surprise of this 2023/2024 financial year, Aston Villa continues to believe in its dream of taking part in the next Champions League. The Birmingham-based team is now 4th in the Premier League with 1 game more and 3 points ahead of 5th Tottenham. Less irresistible in recent weeks, the Villans have on the other hand only lost at the ogre Manchester City 4-1 during the last 5 days, for 2 victories and 2 draws. After being held to a draw at home by Brentford 3-3, they surprised all observers last weekend by beating Arsenal at the Emirates 0-2. This week, Aston Villa had to work hard but overcame, at the end of the penalty shootout, Lille in the quarter-final of the Europa Conference League, victory 2-1 in the first leg, defeat 2 -1 on the way back. 13th in the Premier League with 42 points on the clock, Bournemouth is not threatened by relegation and is therefore experiencing an end to the championship without much at stake.

The Cherries have recently shown excellent form, going 5 games unbeaten, 4 wins and 1 draw. However, they suffered an unexpected setback with a setback conceded to relegated Luton Town 2-1. The reaction was quick. Last weekend, Bournemouth managed to hold off Manchester United 2-2 in front of their fans.

Aston Villa must deal with the withdrawals of important defender Mings, left-back Moreno, midfield captain Kamara and potentially starting wingers Buendia and Ramsey. In addition, the essential Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz (9 goals and 5 assists in the PL) is still suspended and the executive midfielder Zaniolo is uncertain. On the other hand, McGinn (6 goals and 4 assists in the PL) is there.

Both scorers on the Arsenal pitch, winger Bailey (9 goals and 8 assists in PL) and striker Watkins (19 goals and 10 assists in PL) should start this Sunday. French international Diaby (5 goals and 7 assists in PL) could return to the bench.