Preview and odds analysis for Aston Villa vs Bournemouth at 21:00 today, November 9th, Premier League Round 11

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Preview and odds analysis for Aston Villa vs Bournemouth at 21:00 on November 9th. Predictions, expected lineups, and expert opinions for the Premier League Round 11 encounter between Aston Villa and Bournemouth.

Match preview: Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

90-minute odds: 0 : 1/4

Total goals line: 2.5

The battle at Villa Park between Basque managers Unai Emery and Andoni Iraola is set to be thrilling as both sides aim to get back on the winning track. Aston Villa’s four-game winning streak in the Premier League was snapped after a 0-2 loss at Liverpool. That game revealed some regrettable individual mistakes, especially from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez whose poor clearance allowed Mohamed Salah to score first, before Ryan Gravenberch’s shot ended the hopes of the West Midlands team.

Nevertheless, Aston Villa’s home record remains a solid foundation. Emery’s side has won five consecutive matches at Villa Park across all competitions, including a 2-0 win over Maccabi Tel-Aviv in the Europa League midweek. In the Premier League alone, "The Lions" have lost only once in their last 23 home games – a figure that confirms Villa Park as a genuine fortress.

On the opposite side, Iraola’s Bournemouth recently ended a seven-game unbeaten streak with a 1-3 defeat to Manchester City. Despite Tyler Adams scoring a goal, the southern England team could not resist the strength of Erling Haaland. This defeat dropped Bournemouth to 5th place with 18 points, just three more than Aston Villa. Significantly, whenever Bournemouth lose two games in a row, the second defeat often comes at the hands of Aston Villa – a jinx they hope to break.

The head-to-head record favors the home team: Bournemouth has not beaten Villa in their last five encounters, including three losses. Although "The Cherries" have a booming attack – only Tottenham and Chelsea have scored more away goals – their defense remains susceptible to Emery’s pressing and fast-paced style. Martinez, despite his error, remains a dependable last defender, while Watkins, McGinn, and Malen are capable of making a difference.

The match is expected to be high-scoring, but with Villa’s excellent home form, they are likely to secure at least a draw.

Squad status for Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

Aston Villa: Tyrone Mings is out with a hamstring injury until 2026, Andres Garcia is injured with an uncertain return date. Youri Tielemans has recovered but may only be on the bench.

Bournemouth: Full squad available. Tyler Adams, Antoine Semenyo, and Alex Jimenez have all recovered. Alex Scott is ready to play after being called up to the England national team.

Expected lineups for Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Malen, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins.

Bournemouth: Petrovic; Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Adams; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Kroupi.

Recent form of Aston Villa:

07/11/25: Aston Villa 2–0 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Europa League)

02/11/25: Liverpool 2–0 Aston Villa (Premier League)

26/10/25: Aston Villa 1–0 Manchester City (Premier League)

23/10/25: G.A. Eagles 2–1 Aston Villa (Europa League)

19/10/25: Tottenham 1–2 Aston Villa (Premier League)

Recent form of Bournemouth:

02/11/25: Manchester City 3–1 Bournemouth (Premier League)

26/10/25: Bournemouth 2–0 Nottingham (Premier League)

18/10/25: Crystal Palace 3–3 Bournemouth (Premier League)

04/10/25: Bournemouth 3–1 Fulham (Premier League)

27/09/25: Leeds 2–2 Bournemouth (Premier League)

Recent head-to-head between Aston Villa and Bournemouth:

10/05/25: Bournemouth 0–1 Aston Villa (Premier League)

26/10/24: Aston Villa 1–1 Bournemouth (Premier League)

21/04/24: Aston Villa 3–1 Bournemouth (Premier League)

03/12/23: Bournemouth 2–2 Aston Villa (Premier League)

18/03/23: Aston Villa 3–0 Bournemouth (Premier League)

Prediction for Aston Villa vs Bournemouth

Aston Villa is very tough to beat at Villa Park, while Bournemouth performs well on the road. Both teams are likely to share the points in an exciting attacking match.