An upcoming Premier League clash sees AFC Bournemouth host Aston Villa at Vitality Stadium on Saturday, May 10. Both teams enter this fixture in promising form. Aston Villa have secured victory in four of their last five league matches and are currently positioned just three points shy of a top-five spot in the Premier League standings. Meanwhile, Bournemouth are enjoying a strong run, being unbeaten in their last five outings, and are looking to potentially clinch a spot in next season`s Europa Conference League.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Sports expert Martin Green, recognized for his successful track record in soccer betting analysis, provides his insights and predictions for this crucial Premier League encounter.
Expert Pick 1: Both Teams to Score & Under 4.5 Goals
Martin Green notes that Aston Villa have consistently found the net, scoring in each of their last 11 Premier League fixtures. Similarly, Bournemouth have been potent at home, scoring in 13 of their last 17 matches at Vitality Stadium. However, despite both teams` attacking capabilities, games at Bournemouth`s home ground have tended to be low-scoring affairs, with only one of those 17 matches surpassing a total of 4.5 goals. Green suggests that combining the likelihood of both teams scoring with an expectation of fewer than 4.5 goals offers an appealing betting option.
Expert Pick 2: Draw
Green believes that the two sides appear closely matched, which could result in them cancelling each other out on the day. Although a draw might not be the desired outcome for either club striving for their respective season goals, Green views it as the most probable result for this fixture. Their previous meeting this season ended in a 1-1 draw, and this outcome marks the second time they have drawn in their last three encounters.
