2020-21 Premier League – Southampton vs Aston Villa Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Southampton vs Aston Villa kick off? Saturday 30th January, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Southampton vs Aston Villa being played? St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton
Where can I get tickets for Southampton vs Aston Villa? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Southampton vs Aston Villa on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Southampton vs Aston Villa in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Valery, Bednarek, Stephens, Bertrand; Walcott, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Armstrong; Adams, Ings
UNAVAILABLE: Vestergaard (Injured), Smallbone (Injured), Obafemi (Injured), Walker-Peters (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; Douglas Luiz, McGinn; El Ghazi, Barkley, Grealish; Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Wesley (Injured), Hause (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Both these sides come into this match off the back of disappointing defeats in midweek. Despite taking the lead early on, Southampton fell to a 1-3 defeat at home to Arsenal and it was a similar story for Aston Villa, who led twice vs Burnley only for the Clarets to comeback and ultimately beat Dean Smith’s side 3-2 at Turf Moor. Neither will want to suffer a second successive loss and that could lead to an edgy contest here. Both teams have been credited for their strong defensive over the course of the season and the two managers will be hoping to show that solidarity here after conceding three goals apiece in midweek. Ultimately, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a low scoring contest between these two sides and after a tough week, both may be content to settle for a share of the spoils.
