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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa predictions for tonight’s 7.45pm (UK time) kick-off at the Vitality Stadium back Aston Villa draw no bet at 5/4, with our score prediction AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Aston Villa. Villa are unbeaten in their last six meetings with the Cherries ahead of this EFL Cup last-16 tie.
Two Premier League sides in fine form go head to head, with AFC Bournemouth on a four-game winning run in all competitions and Aston Villa unbeaten in seven.
The head-to-head leans heavily one way, and that shapes how Anthony Eadson sees the two Premium Tips for this one.
Premium Tips
Two Premium Tips for Bournemouth vs Aston Villa, with Anthony Eadson siding with the visitors’ recent mastery of this fixture.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa draw no bet | 5/4 (BoyleSports) | Few sides have a better recent record against this opponent than Aston Villa. They are unbeaten in their last six meetings with AFC Bournemouth, winning three and drawing three, a run that includes a 4-0 home win in November 2025. The Cherries arrive on four straight wins, but Villa are themselves unbeaten in seven games in all competitions, with away victories at Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, and they go into this off a statement 2-1 win over Manchester City. Draw no bet removes the draw from the equation and still returns 5/4, which looks a sensible way to back a side that keeps getting the better of the hosts. |
| Aston Villa and both teams to score | 4/1 (Betway) | Five of Aston Villa’s seven wins this season have come with both teams scoring, and this fixture tends to produce goals at both ends. AFC Bournemouth have scored in seven of their eight league games and will fancy their chances at home having just won 3-0 at Manchester United, but Villa’s greater quality on the road is the difference. With both sides carrying a goal threat, a Villa victory in a game where both find the net is a tempting 4/1. |
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How AFC Bournemouth go into the game
AFC Bournemouth sit 13th in the Premier League on nine points, with two wins, three draws and three defeats from eight. They have scored 12 and conceded 13, the numbers of a side that can hurt anyone but has yet to find real consistency.
The Cherries come in off a superb 3-0 win at Manchester United, having also beaten Sunderland 2-0 at home in their last five. Those results sit alongside a 5-1 loss at Chelsea, so there is plenty of unpredictability about Bournemouth’s form heading into the tie.
How Aston Villa go into the game
Aston Villa go into this ninth in the Premier League on 11 points, with three wins, two draws and three defeats. Their nine goals scored is modest, but they have found ways to win tight games and travel with real confidence, taking seven points on the road already.
Villa arrive in good heart after a 2-1 home win over Manchester City last time out, and their last five league games also feature away wins at Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. A 2-1 home loss to Nottingham Forest is the one blot, but their recent trips have been productive.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/26 | AFC Bournemouth | 1-1 | Aston Villa |
| 09/11/25 | Aston Villa | 4-0 | AFC Bournemouth |
| 10/05/25 | AFC Bournemouth | 0-1 | Aston Villa |
| 26/10/24 | Aston Villa | 1-1 | AFC Bournemouth |
| 21/04/24 | Aston Villa | 3-1 | AFC Bournemouth |
| 03/12/23 | AFC Bournemouth | 2-2 | Aston Villa |
Aston Villa have dominated this fixture of late, going unbeaten in the last six meetings with three wins and three draws. The Cherries have not beaten Villa in any of those games, with the most recent clash a 1-1 draw in February 2026 and Villa winning 4-0 when the sides met at Villa Park in November 2025.
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa draw no bet | 5/4 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Villa are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Bournemouth. |
| Aston Villa and both teams to score | 4/1 (Betway) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Five of Villa’s seven wins this season came with both teams scoring. |
| Both teams to score – Yes | 8/13 (Betfred) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Bournemouth have scored in seven of eight games, while Villa have conceded in nine of their 12 games this season. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 7/10 (Coral) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both sides are capable of open games, and three of the last six meetings have cleared the line. |
| Bournemouth 1-2 Aston Villa | 9/1 (Betway) | ⭐⭐⭐ | An away win in a game with goals fits Villa’s edge in this fixture and their knack of winning tight games. |
AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa score prediction
The Cherries will back their home form, but Aston Villa simply have the hoodoo in this fixture and are the sharper side on current evidence. Expect goals at both ends, with Villa’s greater control settling it late on. Score prediction: AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Aston Villa.
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