Aston Villa vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips (7 December)

Present in the Big 4 during the previous year, Aston Villa hopes to confirm this season. The Birmingham-based team is currently 7th in the Premier League and is 4 points behind in 4th place. After an interesting start to the championship, the Villans went through a period of turbulence by lining up 5 matches without success, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Severely beaten in Chelsea's lair last weekend 3-0, they finally reacted this week by dominating Brentford 3-1. 9th in the Champions League, Aston Villa are in the race to qualify directly for the round of 16. Not at the level for their return to the elite, Southampton occupy the last place in the standings with only 5 points taken in 14 matches.

The red lantern has already clinched the first non-relegation spot, 7 lengths behind. The Saints have only pocketed one victory so far, against Everton in early November 1-0. Since then, they have restarted a bad dynamic. Southampton drew at Brighton 1-1 but otherwise lost to Wolverhampton 2-0, Liverpool 2-3 and Chelsea this week 1-5.

For Aston Villa, we must mention the packages of midfielder Onana and potentially starting winger Ramsey. England internationals Rogers (4 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Watkins (7 goals and 3 assists in PL) form an effective attacking duo. After finding the net against Brentford this week, they should be paired together again this weekend. The French internationals Digne and Kamara are available, as is the important Belgian midfielder Tielemans. Not spared from injuries since the start of the season, Southampton is still very weakened this weekend.

We find in the infirmary the goalkeepers Ramsdale (starter this season) and Bazunu (starters last season, long-term injured), the long-term absentee Larios, the potential starters Smallbone and Lallana (midfielders) and the replacement Stewart. In addition, senior defender Stephens is suspended while the incumbent in the same position Bednarek and replacement striker Onuachu are doubtful. On the other hand, the captains Harwood-Bellis (defender) and Downes (midfielders) are back from suspension as is the promising Dibling (attacking midfielder). Southampton have the worst attack and 19th defense in the league.