Southampton vs Aston Villa Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Southampton vs Aston Villa taking place? Southampton vs Aston Villa will take place on Friday 5thNovember, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Southampton vs Aston Villa taking place? Southampton vs Aston Villa will take place at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton
Where can I get tickets for Southampton vs Aston Villa? Ticket information for Southampton vs Aston Villa can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Southampton vs Aston Villa on in the UK? Southampton vs Aston Villa will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Southampton vs Aston Villa in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Southampton vs Aston Villa live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
SOUTHAMPTON
- Last weekend saw Southampton record their second victory by a single goal in their last three Premier League games, beating Watford 0-1 at Vicarage Road through a Che Adams goal.
- Only defender Jack Stephens is a confirmed absentee for the Saints with striker Armando Broja is available again and could pish either Adam Armstrong or Che Adams for a starting spot.
ASTON VILLA
- Aston Villa suffered a nightmare Sunday last time out against high-flying West Ham, falling to a 1-4 defeat in a match that saw Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa red-carded in the second half.
- Konsa will be suspended for the trip to Southampton, with manager Dean Smith also set to be without midfielder Douglas Luiz through injury, whilst striker Danny Ings will also miss out having tested positive for COVID-19.
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Livramento, Bednarek, Salisu, Walker-Peters; Elyounoussi, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Redmond; Broja, Adams
UNAVAILABLE: Stephens (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Tuanzebe, Mings, Targett; Nakamba, McGinn; El Ghazi, Buendia, Bailey; Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Konsa (Suspended), Douglas Luiz (Injured), Trezeguet (Illness), Traore (Fitness), Ings (Isolating)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
After a slow start to this season’s Premier League, Southampton are starting to click into gear, particular from a defensive perspective with a solid backline having laid the foundation for their recent positive results. Aston Villa meanwhile, are starting to look nervously over their shoulders having lost their last four league games, conceding 12 goals in the process. A combination of injuries and boss Dean Smith not knowing his best team has seen Villa really struggle of late and the Saints, with home advantage in their favour look set to take advantage here, therefore should be backed to pick up the three points here.
Tip: SOUTHAMPTON TO WIN
