LiontipsAston Villa vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 English Premier League (September 16, 2022).
Command Analysis
Last season, Aston Villa had a disappointing Premier League campaign. They chalked up 45 points from 13 wins and six draws and finished in 14th place in the table. In the summer, Steven Gerrard's side got reinforced by the likes of Diego Carlos from Sevilla (31 million) and Leander Dendoncker from Wolverhampton (15 million).
The Villans kicked off the new season with a landslide victory over Bolton in the League Cup. In the new edition of the Premier League, Aston Villa suffered four defeats and earned four points from a win and a draw. Currently, they are 17th in the standings. In the last two games, they yielded to Arsenal (1:2) and drew against Manchester City (1:1).
Diego Carlos, Cash, Bednarek have been ruled out of this fixture.
Southampton finished the previous Premier League season in 15th place and were off to a decent start in the new football year. The Saints beat Cambridge United (3:0) in the League Cup, thus progressing to the third round of the competition.
In the first six rounds of the Premier League, Ralph Hasenhuttl's men collected seven points from two wins and a draw. Currently, they occupy the 12th line in the table. In the last outing, Southampton lost to Wolverhampton (0:1).
The visitors will be without Lavia, Caleta-Carand Livramento.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
The visitors have won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Both sides are inconsistent, but every now and then they show good quality football and deliver successful results. Villa and Soton are on equal footing right now, and we expect a more or less close game. Both teams scored goals in four out of five previous head-to-head games, so we will bet on both to score in the upcoming fixture.
Our prediction — both to score
The visitors haven't tied in four games, and even though we expect a close game, we don't think there will be a draw here. We predict a confident win for a stronger team.
Second bet — one side to win by 2 goals
