Aston Villa and Bournemouth set for close encounter
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Aston Villa face Bournemouth at Villa Park on Saturday as both sides go in search of their first win of the new campaign.
John McGinn gave Villa the lead after just nine minutes against Tottenham Hotspur in their opening match.
Villa managed to hold on until the 73rd minute when Tottenham debutant Tanguy Ndombele drew the score level with a fine long-range effort.
A late brace from Harry Kane condemned Villa to a 3-1 loss in their first match back in the Premier League following a three-year absence.
Bournemouth conceded in the 88th minute against Sheffield United to ruin any hopes of opening their 2019/20 campaign with a win.
Chris Mepham had given his side the lead just past the hour mark however Bournemouth couldn’t hold on and had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
Eddie Howe gave a first start to Philip Billing following his move from Huddersfield Town and the midfielder impressed on his debut with a dynamic display in the middle of the park.
Dean Smith gave starts to four new signings on the opening day. Wesley and Trezeguet started in attack while defender Bjorn Engels and goalkeeper Tom Heaton were also given their debuts.
All of these players will be in contention for a place in the starting eleven on Saturday.
Bournemouth were poor on the road last season and registered just five wins from 19 away matches in the 2018/19 campaign.
On the other hand, Aston Villa lost just four of their 23 home matches last season and will be hoping that they can carry over their impressive home form into the new campaign.
Despite both club’s long histories, Aston Villa and Bournemouth have only met on seven previous occasions.
Aston Villa have claimed four wins, with Bournemouth winning twice and one match ending in a draw.
In the 2015/16 Premier League season, both teams registered away wins in this fixture however Aston Villa will be fired up for their first top-flight home match in three years this time around.
James Chester is unavailable for selection for Villa as he recovers from a knee injury.
Arnaut Groeneveld, Llyod Kelly, David Brookes, Dan Gosling, Junior Stanislas, Simon Francis and Lewis Cook make up a lengthy injury list for Bournemouth.
Forebet predicts that it will be a tight match, with both teams scoring and Aston Villa claiming the victory.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
EPL
402932
1
2 - 1
3.04
18°
2.28
2.28
3.60
3.10
-1
1
-1
1 - 2(0 - 2)
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