Things at the top are exciting for all fans as the teams involved are in a nerve-cracking give-and-take where anything could happen. Manchester City has taken the lead for the first time since the season matured, and we all know what tends to happen when that is the case, but there are still plenty of games left to play.
Looking a little down below, things are equally exciting, as the battle for the European competition spots is on fire. In this context, Aston Villa looks to secure its spot against a carefree Bournemouth.
When:Â
Sunday, April 21, 10:00 am ET at Villa Park
Betting Odds:
Aston Villa 1.848
Bournemouth 4.085
Draw Offs:Â
4.36
Where can I watch it?Â
ESPN
Why Bet on Aston Villa?
Our host for this match is looking to keep its momentum going, having just taken fourth place. They are now trying to lock it down and secure their spot in the next season of the Champions League, but for that, they need to be more consistent.
Before the previous weekend, they were alternating draws and losses. As a result, it was a surprise to see the Villans produce such a brilliant display in the Emirates Stadium, taking a 2-0 win over Arsenal. Following Tottenham’s massive flop at St James’ Park, those from Birmingham not only re-entered the top four but also improved their GD to the point that they surpassed the Spurs in that regard.
Douglas Luiz will be finishing his two-game ban, while all Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings, and Emiliano Buendia remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Why Bet on Bournemouth?
The visitors for this match will be the 13th-placed Bournemouth, who are pretty clear from the relegation. The team has been fluctuating between periods of poor form when they can lose even with the worst teams of the Premier League, and others when they are extremely dangerous and a headache even for the Big Six. As a result, they are far from the fight for European competition places.
The Cherries played a 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the weekend. It was a game where they looked a lot better in some periods and could have won with more accuracy. Whatever the case, they are almost 20 points apart from the 18th (Luton), and with Dominik Solanke (17 goals), they have one of the best players in the league.
Luis Sinisterra, Antoine Semenyo, Tyler Adams, Chris Mepham, and Marcus Tavernier are out of contention with injuries.
Final Betting Analysis:Â Aston Villa vs. BournemouthÂ
Bournemouth is more than capable of upsetting any team when they propose so, at home or away. However, Aston Villa has been navigating integenly in the terrible waters of the top of the table, and they have been excellent.
The Villians are not as strong at home as in the first half of the season, but they are still a solid local. Also, since Unay Emery came to the club in the middle of the past season, they have evaded the loss against Bournemouth, winning once at home and tying at the Vitality Stadium.
Still, the team from the South Coast has the upper hand in the last five matches, with three wins in their favor. Let’s remember that the Cherries’ first period in the Premier League coincided with Aston Villa’s period in the Championship, so they haven’t faced a lot in the last decade.
Taking all into consideration, we’ll for a 2-0 local win.
Go for a victory for the Villians at 1.848. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $84.8 for a total payout of $184.8.Â
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