Sunday, Aston Villa receives Southampton on the occasion of the 7th day of the Premier League. Both teams want to confirm their good start to the season.
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In great difficulty last year, Aston Villa came very close to relegation and finished 17th in the Premier League with 1 small point ahead of the red zone. This season, the Villans show a whole different face for the moment. Surprising 3rd in the Premier League, they won their first 4 league games played against Sheffield United (1-0), Fulham (0-3), Liverpool (7-2) and Leicester (0-1). Last weekend, the Birmingham-based team suffered their first hitch of the season, at home against the attractive Leeds de Bielsa (0-3).
Southampton had a very honourable last year ending 11th in the Premier League. This season, the Saints are currently 7th in the standings with 10 points taken in 6 games. Defeated during the first 2 days, they have reacted since evidenced by the current series of 4 games without setback (3 wins and 1 draw). After the international break, the partners of Danny Ings brought back a good point of their trip on the lawn of Chelsea (3-3) before dominating, at home, the current leader Everton last weekend (2-0).
The workforce for Aston Villa vs Southampton
Aston Villa is recording the forfeits of longtime absent goalkeeper Heaton, substitute defender Hause and Brazilian forward Wesley. Author of a hat-trick against Liverpool on Matchday 3, his only goals so far, Olie Watkins, top scorer in the last Championship, should be brought forward and supported by playmaker Barkley (loaned by Chelsea) and the wingers Grealish and Trezeguet.
For Southampton, the promising Valéry and Smallbone, the defender recruited this summer Salisu and the potentially incumbent winger Djenepo are absent this weekend. Organized in a very solid 4-4-2, the Saints present a solid midfield made up of Spaniard Romeu and captain Ward-Prowse. In front, forwards Ings (4 goals and 2 assists) and Adams (2 goals and 2 assists) show a good complementarity.
Key points for the match Aston Villa vs Southampton
This meeting will be played behind closed doors.
Aston Villa vs Southampton Free Betting Picks
Very convincing for some time, Southampton can avoid the defeat against Aston Villa which showed weaknesses in the last match. Draw or win Southampton!
Betting Picks: Draw or Southampton
Odds: 1.54
