- Date and Time: December 07, 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
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Aston Villa
Aston Villa recently snapped their eight-match winless streak with a 3-1 win over Brentford at home. The Villans showed an impressive performance in attack, successfully overcoming the opponents’ pressing and conducting quick vertical attacks.
At the same time, Unai Emery’s team defended powerfully in the middle block in the first half, preventing their opponents from creating their attacks. Throughout the match, Aston Villa displayed a notable improvement in energy levels and a clear intent to reverse their poor run of results.
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Most notably, the Villans finally perfectly converted their chances, a crucial aspect they had struggled with in previous matches. It was especially important to score for Ollie Watkins, who has yet to find his best form this season.
In the next home match against Southampton, Aston Villa are likely to create numerous dangerous opportunities, and their success will largely depend on their ability to convert these chances.
Southampton
Southampton, after their first and so far only win over Everton, have lost three of their last four games with a total score of 4-11. Russell Martin’s team makes many individual mistakes in defense, and their attempt to play an attacking style further exposes these defensive issues.
The recent defeat to Chelsea also showed Southampton’s problems in the goalkeeper position. Due to an injury to the main goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale, Alex McCarthy and Joe Lumley have been in the starting lineup in recent matches. They have made a series of gross errors that have allowed opponents to score easily.
Russell Martin reflects on a tough night at St Mary’s:
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) December 4, 2024
Ramsdale’s return is not expected until the end of the month, meaning the goalkeeping issues will continue for Southampton in next matches. The return to the squad after the suspension of Flynn Downes, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and Tyler-Jay Dibling should positively affect the team’s game, though it is unlikely to address the core problems with their defensive organization.
Bet hereAston Villa vs Southampton Prediction
- Pick: Aston Villa to win
- Odds: 1.39 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Southampton
Aston Villa still have an excellent chance of getting into the Champions League zone, and for that, they need to win at home against opponents like Southampton.
Emery’s team have a clear advantage over the next opponent in terms of squad level and quality of play. The only factor that could hinder the hosts from claiming three points is poor finishing.
However, the hosts will surely be as motivated as possible to improve their position in the table and capitalize on Southampton’s defensive weaknesses.
Aston Villa vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Shots on target. Aston Villa to win
- Odds: 1.33 (22Bet)
Southampton are the second worst team in the Premier League in terms of goals conceded. The injury to their main goalkeeper, along with the gradual adaptation of opponents to Russell Martin’s playing style, makes Southampton a very favorable opponent for Aston Villa.
Players like Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, and Jhon Durán are in great shape and ready to create big problems for Southampton’s centrebacks. Lucas Digne and Matty Cash are among Villa’s best players this season, and their presence on the flanks will surely help the hosts.
As a result, I believe the home team will create numerous dangerous scoring chances and secure a victory based on the number of shots on target.
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