Bournemouth and Aston Villa are set to meet again this season in a crucial Premier League fixture this Saturday. Aston Villa has been in strong form recently, securing wins in four of their last five league matches and currently sitting just three points outside the top five in the EPL standings. Meanwhile, Bournemouth is also enjoying a good run, remaining undefeated in their last five games, and is aiming to clinch a spot in the Europa Conference League for next season.
The match is scheduled to kick off at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth at 12:30 p.m. ET. In the latest odds, the home side, Bournemouth, is favored at +145, meaning a $100 wager could win $145. Aston Villa is listed as the underdog at +165. A draw is priced at +260, and the predicted total goals for the match (over/under) is set at 2.5. For informed betting decisions, it`s recommended to consider the analysis from seasoned SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green.
Expert Picks for Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa:
Both Teams to Score & Under 4.5 Goals (-105)
The expert highlights that Aston Villa has consistently found the back of the net, scoring in each of their last 11 EPL matches. Similarly, Bournemouth has a strong scoring record at home, netting goals in 13 of their last 17 games at Vitality Stadium. However, matches at Bournemouth`s ground have generally been lower-scoring affairs, with only one of those 17 home fixtures exceeding 4.5 total goals.
Green points out that while simply betting on “Both teams to score” is heavily favored at -200, combining this outcome with “under 4.5 goals” offers more favorable cumulative odds of -105. This combination, according to Green, presents an attractive betting opportunity.
Draw (+260)
Green suggests that the two teams appear quite evenly matched, which could lead to a situation where neither side manages to secure a victory. While a draw might not be the preferred outcome for either team in terms of their league objectives, it seems to be the most probable result based on their current form and head-to-head record. Their previous encounter earlier this season, on October 26, ended in a 1-1 draw. This marks their second draw in their last three meetings. The odds for the match ending in a draw are currently +260.
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