Bournemouth are winless in four meetings with Aston Villa, although the Claret and Blue Army have only ever won once at Dean Court in the Premier League in four attempts, this coming on the opening day of the 2015/16 season, when Villa were relegated, claiming only two more victories all season afterwards.
These two start the weekend just one place apart in the Premier League table, with both in desperate need of three points to enhance their European aspirations.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa preview
Last weekend, Aston Villa kept their Champions League dreams alive by beating Fulham 1-0 at home, with Youri Tielemans' header after just 12 minutes the only goal of the afternoon. This means Unai Emery's team have now won six of their last seven Premier League matches, including four on the spin at Villa Park.
The Claret and Blue Army therefore remain seventh, one point below Nottingham Forest and three adrift both Newcastle and Chelsea, the current occupants of the final Champions League positions. After this, Villa's final two fixtures are against the two Europa League Finalists, facing Spurs at home and then Man United away, and they'll probably need to win all three to gatecrash the top five.
As for Bournemouth, starting the day in eighth place, they occupy the final potential European spot, but need wins to stay there, with Brentford, Brighton and Fulham breathing down their necks.
Last Saturday evening, the Cherries claimed a potentially priceless victory, fighting back from a goal down to defeat Arsenal in North London, with Dean Huijsen heading home an equaliser, before Evanilson bundled home, seemingly with his elbow, a very controversial winner shortly after.
Andoni Iraola's side are now unbeaten in five, albeit that was just their second win in ten, but they are eighth, which would secure Conference League qualification, unless Crystal Palace win the FA Cup. The Cherries' remaining two fixtures are Man City (A) and then Leicester (H), meaning every point could count, so can they claim a vital victory against Villa by the South Coast?
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 14.
- Bournemouth Wins: 5. Draws: 3. Aston Villa Wins: 6.
Bournemouth team news
Andoni Iraola remains without Ryan Christie, Luis Sinisterra and Enes Ünal, so could name an unchanged lineup from the victorious side at Arsenal. Right-back Julián Araujo will certainly hope this is the case, having started for the first time since October due to a hamstring injury last Saturday. The only question mark is out-wide, where Antoine Semenyo could return in place of Marcus Tavernier.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga; Araujo, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Cook, Kluivert, Ouattara, Semenyo; Evanilson.
Bournemouth players to watch vs Aston Villa
Evanilson's scoring spree continued in North London, taking his tally to 12 for the season, seven of which have come in his last ten appearances.
Aston Villa team news
Unai Emery was dealt a major injury blow this week with confirmation that Youri Tielemans' season is almost certainly over due to injury, while Marcus Rashford, who's suffered a season-ending hamstring injury, is also sidelined.
In his place, Marco Asensio started against Fulham, but Jacob Ramsey could return here, while Lucas Digne is expected to be back in at left-back, after Ian Maatsen was handed a rare start last weekend.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Asensio; Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Bournemouth
Ollie Watkins has scored 16 goals so far this season, so will he be on target at Dean Court, just as he was during a 2-2 draw the last time Villa visited Dorset?
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa prediction
This clash is so tough to call, but we're backing Aston Villa for a vital victory in Dorset, boosting their top five chances and denting the Cherries' top eight aspirations: Bournemouth 1-2 Aston Villa.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Bournemouth vs Aston Villa on TV
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
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- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Bournemouth vs Aston Villa on live stream
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- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV
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What is the date and kick-off time for Bournemouth vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa takes place on Saturday 10 May 2025, with kick off at 17:30 (BST), 12:30 (EDT) & 9:30 (PDT).