Match preview
Aston Villa (16th, 4 pts) host AFC Bournemouth (17th, 3 pts) at Villa Park on Wednesday 10 February, kick-off 20:00.
Aston Villa are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 4, conceded 9). AFC Bournemouth are in mixed form, having drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 8).
The last league meeting, in February 2026, finished AFC Bournemouth 1–1 Aston Villa.
Varless AI expects around 1.5 goals for Aston Villa and 1.4 for Bournemouth, making Aston Villa 41% to win, the draw 26% and Bournemouth 33%.