At Villa Park on 9 November 2025, Aston Villa host Bournemouth in a Premier League fixture that promises to test the home side’s formidable record against one of the season’s biggest surprises.
Villa’s Home Fortress
Aston Villa approach this match eager to bounce back after a 0-2 defeat at Anfield ended their four-match winning streak in the league. Back at Villa Park, however, they remain a force to be reckoned with. Unai Emery’s men have strung together five consecutive home victories across all competitions, including a notable 1-0 triumph over Manchester City in their last league outing here. Remarkably, Villa have suffered only one home defeat in the past twelve months, a testament to their consistency and discipline on their own turf.
Bournemouth’s Rise and Resilience
Bournemouth arrive sitting impressively in fifth place before the round, having emerged as one of the most consistent away performers this season. Their unbeaten run of eight league matches was finally halted by a 1-3 loss at Manchester City, yet Andoni Iraola’s side have shown they can trouble any opponent. They have scored in every away game so far, and four of their five trips have seen both teams find the net and produce over 2.5 total goals.
Prediction: AH – Away +0.5
Given Villa’s strength at home and Bournemouth’s attacking reliability on the road, this encounter looks finely balanced. The visitors’ ability to score consistently and maintain structure in transitions could make them a tough opponent even in Birmingham. The value lies with Bournemouth on the Asian Handicap +0.5, as another competitive showing seems well within their reach.
