Southampton FC vs Aston Villa Best odds and tips

Southampton’s season is in danger of slipping into farce as they sit 20th in the Premier League 2024/2025 table with just 10 points from 31 games. Their home record is particularly abysmal with one win, two draws and 12 defeats from 15 Premier League games, averaging just 0.73 goals per game and conceding a worrying 2.67 per match. Aston Villa, meanwhile, are 7th in the table with 51 points from 31 games and have been in excellent form with five consecutive wins. The Villans have won six and drawn two of their 15 away games in the Premier League this season, making them clear favourites for this clash at 1.65.

Unai Emery has inspired a tactical resurgence at Villa Park, with the Villans playing with a much higher tempo and structure than Southampton. The Saints are a counter-attacking side but they have been unable to get their pressing game right this season, and Villa’s high-pressing style should dominate their disorganised backline on Saturday. Paul Onuachu has been the driving force behind Southampton’s decent performances, scoring two of their last four goals, but Villa can take advantage of that. Ollie Watkins has been a star for Villa this season with 13 goals, and he could be a danger to the Saints’ defence. Backing Aston Villa to win and both teams to score could be a profitable bet, given Villa have a potent attack with 19 goals in 15 away games.