Premier League preview and odds: Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth

Published on: 05/04/2016

Premier League preview and odds: Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth

April 09, 2016 15:00pm - Villa Park

Premier League

Aston Villa could officially be relegated from the Premier League this weekend if they fail to beat visitors AFC Bournemouth at Villa Park. A matter of time for Villa

It is now just a matter of time before Aston Villa`s relegation from the Barclays Premier League is mathematically confirmed. The club are already 15 points from safety with just six games left to play, and they also have the worst goal difference in the division by a significant margin.

The Claret and Blues have lost eight of their last nine league matches and are now without a manager following the departure of Remi Garde. They come into this game on the back of a 0-4 defeat at home to Chelsea.

Bournemouth aiming to break 40-point barrier

Just like Aston Villa`s relegation fate - AFC Bournemouth`s Premier League survival is just waiting to be confirmed. The South Coast club are currently 11 points clear of the drop zone with six games left to play.

The Cherry`s current total of 38 points has a historical survival probability of 71.4%. A win on Saturday would put them on 41 points and increase their chances of remaining in the league to 98.7%.

Since reaching the 38 point mark, Eddie Howe`s men have lost back-to-back games against Tottenham and Manchester City without scoring a goal.

Team news

The home side will continue without the injured pair of Libor Kozak and Jordan Amavi.

Meanwhile, Adam Smith, Benik Afobe, Tokelo Rantie, Callum Wilson and Tyrone Mings are all out injured for the South Coast side, while Harry Arter and Junior Stanislas are both doubtful.

Recent form (League)

Aston Villa: LLLLL

AFC Bournemouth: LLWWW

Betting odds and tips

Villa has lost their last four at home and have scored just one goal in that spell. Bournemouth have lost just one of their last six away games, having won two and drawn the other three.

You can back the away win at 11/10 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 05/04/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (05/04/2016 14:43:06) but are subject to change.