Aston Villa vs Bournemouth: Premier League Preview, Team News, Stats

Aston Villa will host Bournemouth in an upcoming Premier League matchup, with both teams bringing intriguing statistics and narratives into the game.

Aston Villa’s Strong Home Record

Aston Villa is currently unbeaten in their last five Premier League encounters against Bournemouth, recording three wins and two draws. Prior to this positive run, Villa had faced four consecutive defeats to the Cherries.

At Villa Park, Aston Villa has established a formidable home record. They have lost only one of their last 23 home matches in the Premier League, boasting 14 wins and 8 draws. Their only home loss during this stretch came against Crystal Palace in August, with a scoreline of 3-0.

Points and Performance

In the past two seasons, Villa ranks fourth in home points, accumulating 50 points, trailing Liverpool (58), Manchester City (54), and Arsenal (52).

Bournemouth’s Recent Struggles

Bournemouth enters this match following a 3-1 defeat against Manchester City. Despite this setback, they have not lost consecutive Premier League games since May, when they fell to both Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Scoring Trends

Aston Villa has demonstrated a solid scoring ability at home. They scored first in their last two home matches, securing victories against Burnley and Manchester City. Under coach Unai Emery, Villa has won 83% of their league games at home when taking the lead, a statistic that highlights their effectiveness.

Bournemouth’s Offensive Play

Bournemouth has shown promise in their attacking plays as well. They have recorded 24 shots on target in away matches this season, ranking second in the league behind Chelsea (29). This marks their second-best ratio for away games this season, with an average of 4.8 shots on target per match.

Player Highlights

• Adrian Truffert, a Bournemouth full-back, leads the league in overlapping runs (33) and ranks second in underlapping runs (16).
• Tyler Adams has made significant contributions defensively, recording the sixth-most tackles (29) and the third-most interceptions (17) this season.
• Emiliano Martínez, Aston Villa’s goalkeeper, has made errors leading to goals. He ranks among the top four in this statistic since joining Villa in 2020.

As the match day approaches, both teams will look to enhance their standings, making this confrontation a pivotal event in the Premier League calendar.