Aston Villa Aims for Third Consecutive Win Against Bournemouth in Premier League Clash

Aston Villa is set to host AFC Bournemouth at Villa Park on Saturday, October 26, as they seek to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League. The Villans are on a ten-match unbeaten streak, having dropped points only twice since their early-season losses. This impressive form includes three victories in the UEFA Champions League, most recently a 2-0 win over Bologna earlier this week.

Manager Unai Emery will be without Jaden Philogene, who received a red card in the last match against Fulham, but otherwise has a fully-fit squad. The expected lineup includes Emiliano Martinez in goal, a backline of Matty Cash, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, and Lucas Digne, with Youri Tielemans and John McGinn in the midfield. Morgan Rogers is likely to play the no. 10 role, supported by Leon Bailey and Jacob Ramsey on the wings, and Ollie Watkins leading the attack.

Bournemouth, under manager Andoni Iraola, comes into this match buoyed by a surprising 2-0 victory over Arsenal last weekend. This win has lifted the Cherries to 11th in the Premier League standings. However, Bournemouth’s away record is a concern, having lost six of their last nine away matches in the league, including the last two without scoring.

The corresponding fixture last season saw Aston Villa come from behind to win 3-1 against Bournemouth. Predictions for this match are leaning towards a close contest, with both The Hard Tackle and BBC‘s Chris Sutton forecasting a 2-1 win for Aston Villa. The key to the match may lie in how Aston Villa manages their recent Champions League commitments and whether they can maintain their unbeaten streak against a resilient Bournemouth side.

Aston Villa’s ability to come from behind and win matches has been a hallmark of their recent form, having secured 10 of their last 11 points in the Premier League through comeback victories. This resilience, combined with the depth of their squad, will be crucial in overcoming Bournemouth’s defensive solidity and potential early lead.