LiontipsSouthampton vs Aston Villa. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (November 5, 2021).
Command Analysis
This year Southampton hoped to join the fight for the European football, but so far they are only 14th in the table, and the large investment in the new players hasn't really paid off yet.
The Saints have managed 11 points from 11 games (2 victories and 5 draws). After a series of defeats, in the last 3 games Southampton chalked up 7 points: they beat Leeds (1:0), drew with Burnley (2:2) and got a narrow win against Watford (1:0). In total, Soton have scored only 9 goals this season.
The League Cup campaign of Southampton was over in the Round of 16, when Chelsea beat Ralph Hasenhüttl's charges in a penalty shootout (1:2 P). Prior to that, the Saints crushed Newport (8:0) and defeated Sheffield United (3:2 P).
Broja and Stephens are sidelined through injuries.
Aston Villa didn't have a particularly successful start to the season either. The Lions are currently only 15th in the Premier League table with 10 points in the asset. However, Aston Villa demonstrates better attacking performance: they have scored 14 goals in 11 games.
After a narrow win against Manchester United, Dean Smith's men suffered four defeats in a row. In the last round, they were crushed at home by West Ham (1:4). Aston Villa also were knocked out of the League Cup by Chelsea, but one round earlier - and also in a penalty shooutout.
Philogene-Bidace, Konsa, Trezeguet, and Sanson are unavailable for Aston Villa today.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: Total Under 9.5
This bet played in 4 of the last 6 games of Southampton.
СтавкаYellow Cards: Total Under 4
This bet played in 4 of the last 6 games of Aston Villa.
СтавкаGoals In Both Halves - Yes
In 3 of the last 6 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаPenalty - Yes
Penalties were given in 3 of the last 7 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Both teams are motivated to get into the top half of the table, and we believe that the opponents will open up and go forward today. In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the teams scored at least four goals, so today we expect them to overcome the total of 2.5 goals.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
In a situation when every point counts, a draw would suit both sides.
Second bet - a draw
