AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Predictions

• Both teams have scored in five of Bournemouth’s last six games.
• Both teams have scored in eight of Villa’s last nine.
• Villa have lost just one of their last five away from home.

Cherries finding feet under Iraola

Bournemouth have started to hit some form after a run of three wins in their last four league games but they face a tricky test on Sunday as high-flying Aston Villa visit.

The Cherries initially struggled under new boss Andoni Iraola but they now sit seven points clear of danger after their good run, while Villa come into the game seeking to extend a four-match winning run across all competitions.

Bournemouth have a fairly large injury list to contend with and Lloyd Kelly could miss out after taking a knock in the win over Sheffield United last time out. Villa will be without suspended midfielder Boubacar Kamara after his yellow card against Spurs.

Both teams can get on the scoresheet

With Villa in form and Bournemouth on the rise, the best starting point for this games looks to be the goals markets and both teams to score jumps out even at a short price.

The Cherries have seen both teams score in five of their last six games and they have scored in all of those. Goals at both ends has been a feature of Villa’s games of late as well, with both teams scoring in eight of their last nine across all competitions.

Villa may settle for a point

The visitors arrive seeking to extend a four-game winning run in all competitions but they have had a quick turnaround here after a midweek European fixture against Legia Warsaw.

Bournemouth have won three of their last four Premier League games but none of those wins have come against a team as strong as Villa, as their 2-0 victory over Newcastle came against a weakened Magpies side.

This could be a close game and a 2-2 draw has a chance for correct score bettors. Villa have scored at least twice in each of their last four across all comps, while Bournemouth have hit eight goals in their last four league games so a high-scoring stalemate has a chance.

Ollie Watkins is the obvious pick for an anytime goal for Villa but at a bigger price Douglas Luiz is another option. The Brazilian has been in good form, recording an assist in each of his last two games, and averages a solid 1.5 shots-per-game in the league, and he may be able to add to his five Premier League goals for the season at the Vitality Stadium.

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