Bournemouth vs Aston Villa prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 28, 2026
On October 28, 2026, Bournemouth and Aston Villa will face each other in the round of 16 of the English League Cup. The hosts will try to delight their supporters, but this competition is clearly not their priority.
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: team news and expert analysis
The club from the Vitality Stadium finished sixth in the previous championship. As a result, Iraola left, securing his successor Rösler the right to play in the Europa League. There, the English side have won every match so far — against Real Sociedad, Sturm Graz and, last week, Milan. At the same time, they have become stuck in the relegation zone in the Premier League without a win. However, they initially defeated Sunderland there as well. Against Manchester United in the previous round, they even produced a 3-0 victory.
The Birmingham side won the Europa League while finishing fourth in the Premier League. They are now competing in the more prestigious Champions League. The English club have won every match there so far. In the Premier League, however, they lost half of their matches at the start of the season, defeating only an even more troubled Tottenham. They came to life only this month and beat Manchester City 3-1 in the latest round.
In the current competition, Kluivert and company managed to thrash modest Lincoln City — a rare success at the start of the season. Unai Emery's side travelled to Coventry and secured a confident 3-1 victory there.
Previous matches: Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
The Birmingham side have won four of their last seven competitive matches, drawing three times.
The hosts are the more popular pick here. But both opponents are hitting their stride. Therefore, an entertaining game with both teams scoring looks likely (odds — 1.60).
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: key statistics and trends
- Bournemouth have won four matches in a row
- On average, Bournemouth score 1.5 goals and concede 1.63 goals per match
- 63% of Bournemouth's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 3.13
- Aston Villa have won six of their last seven matches
- On average, Aston Villa score 1.13 goals and concede 1.5 goals per match
- 50% of Aston Villa's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.63
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: possible starting lineups
Bournemouth play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Di Gregorio — Soler, Silva, Diakite, Hill — Christie, Cook — Brooks, Doku, Kluivert — Álvaro Rodríguez
Aston Villa play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Bizot — Wan-Bissaka, Harwood-Bellis, Mings, Ruggeri — Bogarde, Barkley — Mbaye, McGinn, Hemmings — Abraham
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