Aston Villa vs Southampton Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Aston Villa vs Southampton taking place? Aston Villa vs Southampton will take place on Saturday 5th March, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Aston Villa vs Southampton taking place? Aston Villa vs Southampton will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham
Where can I get tickets for Aston Villa vs Southampton? Ticket information for Aston Villa vs Southampton can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Southampton on in the UK? Aston Villa vs Southampton will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Aston Villa vs Southampton in the UK? Aston Villa vs Team cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
ASTON VILLA
- Aston Villa made a welcome return to winning ways last weekend as they triumphed 0-2 over Brighton, showing a clinical edge to their play despite containing far less possession than the hosts.
- Steven Gerrard remains without midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, whilst winger Bertrand Traore has resumed full training and a late decision will be made on his involvment.
SOUTHAMPTON
- Southampton have had a fantastic week in both league and cup, following up victory over Norwich, with a 3-1 triumph against West Ham to make it five wins across their last six fixtures in all competitions.
- The Saints are nursing a number of injury worries ahead of their trip to the West Midlands, with hamstring problems concerning defenders Mohammed Salisu and Kyle Walker-Peters, whilst winger Mohamed Elyounoussi will face a late fitness test to determine his availability.
THE TEAM NEWS
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Douglas Luiz, Ramsey; Watkins, Ings, Coutinho
UNAVAILABLE: Nakamba (Injured), Chukwuemeka (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Traore (Fitness)
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Forster; Livramento, Bednarek, Stephens, Perraud; S. Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Redmond; Adams, Broja
UNAVAILABLE: Lyanco (Injured), McCarthy (Injured), Tella (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Elyounoussi (Injured), Long (Injured), Salisu (Injured), Walker-Peters (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Two teams full of confidence following their respective triumphs this past week are set to do battle at Villa Park and little is expected to separate the two side. Whilst Southampton have been comfortably the more consistent over the past month or so, the visitors contain a few injury issues that could affect them against Aston Villa, who in contrast have almost a fully fit squad. Either way, this contest should prove a close one and backing the draw may well turn out to be a shrewd play with each team likely to see a point as a decent result when considering the quality of their opponent.
Tip: DRAW
