Southampton vs Aston Villa Prediction – Premier League

With 14 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses, the visiting side sits in 7th place, having collected 51 points. In their last outing, they triumphed over Nottingham Forest with a score of 2‑1, following a prior victory against Brighton & Hove Albion away, which ended 0‑3 in their favour. The team shows a preference for home fixtures, as evidenced by their record of 6 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, compared to 11 wins and 4 draws at home. Aston Villa enters this match following a 3‑1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League encounter. In the league, they’ve secured 10 points from the last 30 available, with 3 victories, 1 draw, and 6 losses in their last 10 away games. While their defensive record has been less than solid, conceding in 8 of the last 10 matches, their attack has been productive, netting in 9 of their last 10 league outings. Moreover, the majority of their away matches tend to produce goals, with 11 out of their last 15 concluding with more than 2.5 goals. In 31 matches played, they’ve been the first to concede on 16 occasions, managing to turn the result around only 4 times.

Aston Villa’s latest match concluded with a disappointing 3-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. In the previous Premier League match, they secured a victory over Nottingham Forest, winning 2-1. They typically employ a 4-3-3 tactical formation, with Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford, and Ollie Watkins as key attacking players. John McGinn’s role is vital, as he not only attempts to finish scoring opportunities but also helps organise the attack. All players are available for selection in this match.