Aston Villa vs Southampton Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Aston Villa vs Southampton on and what time does it start? Aston Villa vs Southampton will take place on Friday 16th September, 2022 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Aston Villa vs Southampton taking place? Aston Villa vs Southampton will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England
Where can I get tickets for Aston Villa vs Southampton? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Southampton on in the UK? Aston Villa vs Southampton will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Aston Villa vs Southampton in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Aston Villa vs Southampton live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ASTON VILLA
- It has not been the start to the season that Steven Gerrard would have wanted but their 1-1 draw with champions Man City in their last outing was a marked improvement on previous performances and Gerrard will hope his side can kick on from that now.
- Ollie Watkins is a slight doubt with illness but Gerrard is hopeful of the striker's involvement, while recent signing Leander Dendoncker could make his debut after recovering from his own illness.
SOUTHAMPTON
- Southampton are in a more comfortable position in the table compared to their hosts with Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side sitting in 12th place ahead of the weekend’s fixtures, and a positive result here will send them into the top half of the table, at least temporarily.
- It’s as you were in terms of team news for the Saints with only Tino Livramento and Romeu Lavia occupying the treatment room at the moment.
THE TEAM NEWS
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-3-2-1): Martinez; Young, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Douglas Luiz, Dendoncker, McGinn; Bailey, Ramsey; Watkins
UNAVAILABLE: Carlos (Injured), Bednarek (Ineligible), Cash (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Martinez (Illness), Olsen (Injured), Watkins (Illness)
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Bella-Kotchap, Salisu, Perraud; Diallo, Ward-Prowse; Aribo, Elyounoussi, A. Armstrong; Adams
UNAVAILABLE: Lavia (Injured), Livramento (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
The pressure was mounting on Steven Gerrard’s shoulders prior to their 1-1 draw with Man City last time out, and while that result certainly helped matters, he could really do with adding to the one victory his side have managed so far in the Premier League season. The enforced break in play will have allowed him to work on some issues on the training pitch however, and we’re backing the hosts to come out firing here and record a much-needed three points against the Saints.
TIP: ASTON VILLA TO WIN
