Resurgent Southampton Face Tricky Aston Villa at Home in the Premier League

Southampton vs Aston Villa - 21/01/2023

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We have plenty of games to enjoy in the English Premier League on the 21st of January, including the meeting between Southampton and Aston Villa.

The match will be played at St. Mary's Stadium and the hosts begin the fixture bottom of the table on 15 points while the visitors are in 11th place on 25 points.

Southampton come into the game on the back of a 2-1 win at Everton in the Premier League last weekend.

The Saints fell a goal behind in the 39th minute but did not take long to score the equaliser, netting in the first minute of the second half. The Saints silenced the home fans with a winning goal 12 minutes from time.

That win means Southampton have won each of their last 3 matches in all competitions. They beat Crystal Palace away 2-1 in the FA Cup and caused a shock as they defeated Manchester City 2-0 at home in the League Cup quarter final.

However, Southampton have a poor recent record in the Premier League and they have lost 6 of their last 7 matches. The defeats have come at home against Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Nottingham Forest plus Crystal Palace, Liverpool, and Fulham away.

Trends show Southampton have lost their last 3 home Premier League matches in a row and both teams have scored in 6 of their last 7 home league fixtures.

Aston Villa travel to St. Mary's Stadium having recorded a 2-1 win over Leeds United in the Premier League last weekend.

Aston Villa started quickly and opened the scoring in the 3rd minute before doubling their advantage shortly after the hour. Leeds United pulled a goal back in the 83rd minute but Aston Villa held on to take maximum points.

Aston Villa have won only 2 of their 5 most recent fixtures in all competitions. There have been defeats at home against Liverpool in the Premier League and a massive upset as they lost 2-1 at home to Stevenage in the FA Cup.

The wins have come at Tottenham Hotspur and at home against Leeds United in the Premier League.

Trends show Aston Villa are undefeated in 5 of their last 6 Premier League fixtures and they have scored 4 goals in their 2 most recent away league games.

Looking ahead to the team news and Southampton are without the injured trio of Armel Bella-Kotchap, Alex McCarthy, and Valentino Livramento. Juan Larios is doubtful due to a muscle injury.

Aston Villa have three players on the treatment table, with Lucas Digne, Ollie Watkins, and John McGinn unavailable. They also have doubts over the fitness of Jed Steer, Ludwig Augustinsson, and Matty Cash.

We expect to see both teams find the back of the net in this game and Southampton will be feeling confident ahead of the match. However, Aston Villa are on a decent run of form in the Premier League and could come away with the victory by a 1 goal margin.

Home team
Away team

Probability %

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Correct score

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EPL

Southampton Aston Villa 21/01/2023 16:00

272944

2

1 - 2

2.61

3°

2.45

2.80 3.25 2.45 no no no

FT

0 - 1(0 - 0)

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