Southampton vs Aston Villa Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Southampton vs Aston Villa Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 12 April
• Kick-Off Time: 02:00 PM GMT
• Venue: St. Mary's Stadium

The Southampton vs Aston Villa match will be played at the iconic St. Mary's Stadium as both teams will be looking to get three points in this fixture. The home side will be aiming for revenge at home. The Saints are relegated from the Premier League.

They brought in a lot of hope and expectations this season, but failed miserably. Their on-and-off-field performance has been very poor from the start of the season. Just a few days ago, when the relegation was confirmed, the Saints manager left the club on his own as he failed to do his job. Even though they do put up a fight in matches, it is simply not good enough to compete in the top division.

In 31 games, they have won only two matches, drawn four, and lost 25 games this season. With 10 points on the board, they are sitting at the bottom of the table. There are a few games yet to be played in the league, and they will have to give their best to at least maintain their pride.

On the other hand, Villa are aiming to get a continental spot as their competitors are sitting at the seventh spot in the points table. Manchester City and Newcastle United are the teams who are competing to get a European spot, and Villa are also very much in the race. This season, they have performed well in the Champions League, as they are in the quarterfinals of this prestigious competition. They are in the top eight of this competition, which shows how well Unai Emery has done his job till now.

Now all the upcoming league games will be very crucial for Villa, and they will have to be at their best. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Southampton Team News

Juan Larios and Ross Stewart are doubtful for the upcoming fixture. Ugochukwu, Smallbone and Manning are all injured for the upcoming fixture. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Aston Villa Team news

Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey are both doubtful for the upcoming clash. The rest of the players are fit to play. Aston Villa will look to grab three points against their opponents.

Southampton vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups

Southampton Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ramsdale (GK);

Defenders: Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Bellis, Welington

Midfielders: Sugawara, Aribo

Forwards: Dibling, Fernandes, Sulermana, Archer

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Martinez

Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne

Midfielders: Kamara, Tielemans

Forwards: McGinn, Asensio, Watkins

Southampton vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 85 times, out of which Southampton won 29 games, 23 matches ended in draws, and Villa won 33 games. In the last five fixtures, Villa won four games, and Southampton won one game.

Key Players to Watch in Southampton vs Aston Villa

Marco Asensio (Aston Villa)

Marco Asensio possesses great pace, special awareness, and understanding of attacking transitions. He often involves his teammates to create favorable situations for the team, his runs are mostly down the wings. Asensio's versatility provides a variety of ways to create dangerous chances for his team, in which he uses passing, dribbling, pace, crossing, and shooting to do so.

The Spaniard is in fine form after joining Villa, and he has been the best player for them in the last few games. Emery has given him full freedom to position himself anywhere he likes, and he hasn't disappointed him till now. He has played eight games for Villa till now, in which he scored six goals and provided one assist.

Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton)

Kamaldeen heavily favours the left flank in possession. He often uses the full width of the pitch to drag defenders wide and beat them in 1 v 1 situations. His electric pace also means that he can beat defenders down the line and get into more advanced positions where he can either cut inside or use his weaker left foot with which he is a capable playmaker.

He is not positionally one-dimensional. He is capable of being productive off the right flank, which makes sense, considering his particular skill set. Physically, he is strong and doesn't go down easily, but he is smart enough to get fouls in good positions. He has played 19 games this season in which he has scored one goal and provided one assist.

Southampton vs Aston Villa Prediction

Southampton has been relegated from the top division, and there is nothing left for them to play for in the rest of the games. But they will surely fight for their pride and will look to show their quality at home. Villa, on the other hand, are a much better side and, despite being the away team are clear favourites to win this fixture. Most probably, Emery's men will win this match.

Predicted Score: Southampton 0-2 Aston Villa

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