Southampton - Aston Villa betting tips and odds

Southampton have their work cut out for them if they want to beat Aston Villa. They are widely considered to be the weaker team – though the difference is not huge, to be fair. Overall, it’s shaping up to be an exciting showdown.

Out of their home field and heading into this match as underdogs, Aston Villa would need to play their best to have a hope of winning. That said, even a draw would be a positive outcome, and all three results are quite possible.

The Saints’s latest Premier League outing was quite the spectacle. They went into the game against Everton as clear underdogs playing as visitors, and the first half went predictably bad for them. However, they caused a major upturn in the second half, resulting in a 1:2 triumph.

Last round we saw Villa play a relatively balanced matchup against Leeds United. They had the advantage of playing at home, but victory was by no means assured at kick-off. However, records show that they maintained a steady lead throughout, ultimately ending the bout with a $RESULT home win.

The Saints will have to do better in what remains of the season if they wish to avoid relegation. This showdown is a perfect chance to prove they can do so, though actually winning the match will not be easy.

We can rely on the teams’ previous meeting as a point of reference. Earlier in the season, Villans won a Premier League match against Southampton in a relatively close game. With that in mind, the 2.55 odds on the visitors winning make a lot of sense.

Both teams will have to play with an above-average number of injures. Alex McCarthy, Theo Walcott, Juan Larios López are unavailable for the hosts. Conversely, John McGinn, Jed Steer, Ludwig Augustinsson will not be able to play on the visiting side. The odds still favour Villans, though.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 2.02, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.