The teams in the English Premier League have completed 35 matches each, leaving just three games before the league winner is crowned. Liverpool is all set to clinch the title with a 15-point lead over second-placed Arsenal.
However, European qualifications are still very much in play. Teams finishing in the top five earn a spot in the UEFA Champions League, while the 6th place team qualifies for the Europa League. Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, and Newcastle are contenders for these spots as they all have similar points on the Premier League table. Wins in the remaining matches will give them crucial points to climb up the standings.
Bournemouth will host Aston Villa on Saturday, 10th May, at 5:30 PM (UK time) at the Vitality Stadium in Kings Park.
Will Villa be able to blaze through the game? Or will the Cherries (Bournemouth) dominate the match? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Premier League – Bournemouth vs Aston Villa match.
Where to Watch the Premier League Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on Sky Sports.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Saturday, 10th May 2025
- Time: 5:30 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Vitality Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
The last match between the two teams ended in a 1–1 draw in October. It was a home game for Villa, who dominated the ball possession for most of the match. Villa’s substitute midfielder Ross Barkley finally broke the deadlock in the 76th minute by scoring the first goal of the evening. Before this, Villa’s goal by John McGinn was disallowed. In the final moments, Bournemouth striker Evanilson headed the equalizer in the 96th minute, supported by Marcus Tavernier’s free-kick.
A win on Saturday will be a big jump for Villa on the Premier League table. Meanwhile, Bournemouth will also be looking for a win to secure a mid-table finish. So, fans can expect plenty of action on Saturday!
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other 10 times in the last 10 years. Both Villa and Bournemouth have won four matches each, while one ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head matches:
- Villa 1–1 Bournemouth (26 October 2024)
- Villa 3–1 Bournemouth (21 April 2024)
- Bournemouth 2–2 Villa (3rd December 2023)
- Villa 3–0 Bournemouth (18 March 2023)
- Bournemouth 2–0 Villa (6th August 2022)
- Bournemouth 2–1 Villa (1st February 2020)
- Villa 1–2 Bournemouth (17 August 2019)
- Villa 1–2 Bournemouth (9th April 2016)
- Bournemouth 0–1 Villa (8th August 2015)
- Villa 2–1 Bournemouth (25 January 2015, FA Cup 4th Round)
AFC Bournemouth: Team Analysis and Preview
AFC Bournemouth has 14 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses this season, positioning them 8th with 53 points. A highlight of their season was the double victory over Arsenal – first a 2–0 win in October, then a 2–1 win in May.
In other competitions, Bournemouth reached the FA Cup quarterfinals, narrowly losing 2–1 to Manchester City.
Midfielder Justin Kluivert (12 goals, 6 assists) and striker Evanilson (10 goals, 1 assist) lead the team with the highest goals scored in the League.
Aggregate Record
- Championship: 1 title
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Kepa, W. Dennis, Callan McKenna
- Defenders: I. Zabarnyi, Miloš Kerkez (2 goals, 5 assists), Dean Huijsen (3 goals, 1 assist), M. Tavernier (3 goals, 5 assists), Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Julio Soler, Julián Araujo, James Hill (1 assist), M. Akinmboni, Archie Harris, Max Kinsey
- Midfielders: Ryan Christie (2 goals, 3 assists), Justin Kluivert (12 goals, 6 assists), Lewis Cook (1 goal, 3 assists), T. Adams (3 assists), Alex Scott, D. Sadi, Ben Winterburn
- Strikers: A. Semenyo (9 goals, 5 assists), Evanilson (10 goals, 1 assist), D. Ouattara (7 goals, 4 assists), Enes Ünal (2 goals, 1 assist), David Brooks (2 goals), L. Sinisterra (1 goal, 1 assist), Daniel Jebbison, Daniel Adu-Adjei, Z. Silcott-Duberry, R. Rees-Dottin
2025 Transactions
Players In
- Junior Kroupi, transferred from Lorient
- Julio Soler, transferred from Lanús
- M. Akinmboni, transferred from DC United
Players Out
- Junior Kroupi, on loan to Lorient
- Mark Travers, on loan to Middlesbrough
- Max Aarons, on loan to Valencia
- P. Billing, on loan to Napoli
Injuries Update
- D. Ouattara: Knock injury, doubtful for the next match
- Ryan Christie: Groin injury, ruled out till early August 2025
- L. Sinisterra: Hamstring injury, doubtful for the next match
- Enes Ünal: Cruciate ligament injury, return date unknown
Aston Villa: Analysis and Team Preview
Villa is positioned seventh in the Premier League with 60 points. Chelsea is 5th in the standings with 63 points, so Villa needs one win for a chance to break into the top five. Only three matches remain in the Premier League, and Villa still remains a contender for European qualification.
In the FA Cup, Villa made it to the semi-finals but lost to Crystal Palace 0–3. It was also knocked out of the Champions League with a 4–5 aggregate loss to PSG in the quarterfinals.
Ollie Watkins leads the team with 16 goals across all competitions. Midfielders Morgan Rogers (8 goals, 8 assists) and Youri Tielemans (3 goals, 7 assists) have also made significant contributions.
Aggregate Record
Premier League: 7 titles
FA Cup: 7 titles
EFL Cup: 5 titles
FA Community Shield: 1 title
UEFA Champions League: 1 title
UEFA Super Cup: 1 title
Championship: 1 title
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, O. Zych, Robin Olsen
- Defenders: E. Konsa (1 goal), Pau Torres, Lucas Digne (4 assists), Matty Cash (1 goal, 1 assist), Axel Disasi, T. Mings, Ian Maatsen (1 goal, 2 assists), Andrés García, K. Hause
- Midfielders: Youri Tielemans (3 goals, 7 assists), J. Mcginn (1 goal, 4 assists), Morgan Rogers (8 goals, 8 assists), B. Kamara, A. Onana (3 goals), Jacob Ramsey (1 goal, 3 assists), Ross Barkley (3 goals, 1 assist), Lamare Bogarde, Jamaldeen Jimoh
- Strikers: Ollie Watkins (15 goals, 7 assists), M. Rashford (2 goals, 2 assists), Leon Bailey (1 goal, 2 assists), M. Asensio (3 goals, 1 assist), Donyell Malen (3 goals), Ben Broggio
2025 Transactions
Players In
- Y. Özcan, transferred from Kasımpaşa (to join in July 2025)
- Axel Disasi, on loan from Chelsea
- Marco Asensio, on loan from PSG
- Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United
- Andrés García, transferred from Levante
- Donyell Malen, transferred from B. Dortmund
Players Out
- T. Patterson, on loan to Milton Keynes Dons
- S. Swinkels, on loan to Bristol Rovers
- Iling Junior, on loan to Middlesbrough
- K. Nedeljkovic, on loan to RB Leipzig
- Jhon Durán, transferred to Al-Nassr
- Joe Gauci, on loan to Barnsley
- E. Buendía, on loan to B. Leverkusen
- Diego Carlos, transferred to Fenerbahçe
- Jaden Philogene, transferred to Ipswich Town
- Lewis Dobbin, on loan to Norwich City
Injuries Update
- Marcus Rashford: Hamstring injury, ruled out till late May 2025
- K. Hause: Knee injury, return date unknown
Bournemouth and Aston Villa Form: Form
Bournemouth
- Won against Arsenal 2–1 (3rd May)
- Draw with Man Utd 1–1 (27 April)
- Draw with Crystal Palace 0–0 (19 April)
- Won against Fulham 1–0 (15 April)
- Draw with West Ham 2–2 (5th April)
- Lost to Ipswich Town 1–2 (3rd April)
- Lost to Manchester City 1–2 (30th March, FA Cup quarterfinals)
- Lost to Brentford 1–2 (16 March)
- Draw with Tottenham 2–2 (9th March)
- Won against Wolves 1(5)-1(4) (1st March, FA Cup 5th Round)
Aston Villa
- Won against Fulham 1–0 (3rd May)
- Lost to Crystal Palace 0–3 (26 April, FA Cup semifinals)
- Lost to Manchester City 1–2 (23 April)
- Won against Newcastle 4–1 (19 April)
- Won against PSG 3–2 (16 April, Champions League quarterfinals Leg 2 of 2)
- Won against Southampton 3–0 (12 April)
- Lost to PSG 1–3 (10 April, Champions League quarterfinals Leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Nottingham Forest 2–1 (5th April)
- Won against Brighton 3–0 (3rd April)
- Won against Preston 3–0 (30th March, FA Cup quarterfinals)
Premier League Season Highlights
| Bournemouth | Stats | Aston Villa |
| 8 | League position | 7 |
| 14 | Matches Won | 17 |
| 11 | Drawn | 9 |
| 10 | Lost | 9 |
| 53 | Total points | 60 |
| 55 | Goals scored | 55 |
| 42 | Goals conceded | 49 |
| 13 | Goal difference | 6 |
| 1.5 | Average goals per match | 1.5 |
| 1.2 | Average goals conceded per match | 1.4 |
| 8 | Clean sheets | 7 |
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Odds as per 7bet
1×2 Odds
| Bournemouth (1) | x | Aston Villa (2) |
| 16/11 | 13/11 | 5/3 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 1/2 | 6/4 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 4/7 | 13/10 |
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