Aston Villa take on the visitors Bournemouth in the round 11 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, November 9th at Villa Park (Birmingham).
Aston Villa have a proud history and serious ambitions, though in recent years they’ve often fallen short and even dropped into the Championship. Their true resurgence began when Unai Emery returned to English football, transforming the team into a strong European contender. Last season, they reached the Champions League playoffs, where they were eliminated by PSG, but narrowly missed out on a top-four Premier League finish, ending level on points with Newcastle yet placed fifth. That disappointment seemed to affect their early form this season, as they struggled in domestic competitions and were quickly knocked out of the EFL Cup. Gradually, however, performances improved — highlighted by a brilliant win over Manchester City. They did lose to Liverpool in the last league round, while in the Europa League, Emery’s trademark competition, they started with two wins but unexpectedly slipped up against Go Ahead Eagles, before beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0. Aston Villa have recently regained balance and confidence, especially at home, where their pressing and energy make them tough to beat. Their ability to bounce back after setbacks suggests they are once again on the right trajectory.
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Bournemouth continue to find success against the odds. The “Cherries” also rely on a Spanish coach, though a younger one — Andoni Iraola. He hasn’t yet achieved major titles in England, but his progress has been steady and impressive. Despite selling Solanke before last season, Bournemouth still finished in the top half of the table. Then, after further defensive departures in the summer, including the sales of Højsen, Kerkez, and Zabarnyi, they surprisingly improved again, even outperforming their 2024/2025 campaign. Their start wasn’t easy, losing to Liverpool after conceding late goals and exiting the EFL Cup early, but they then went on a long unbeaten run that lifted them to second place in the Premier League. Their only recent setback came in a 1-3 defeat to Manchester City. Bournemouth’s confidence and tactical organization have made them one of the surprise packages of the season. Their counterattacking sharpness and discipline away from home often cause problems for even the strongest opponents.
Not long ago, the “Cherries” held a strong record against Villa. However, in the last five meetings, the teams have alternated between Aston Villa victories and draws. The match will be played in Birmingham, and it’s no surprise that the hosts are seen as favorites. Still, considering Bournemouth’s impressive early-season form, the smart bet is “Bournemouth not to lose.”
Prediction for the match: Bournemouth not to lose (X2).
