Tomás Yelmini
One team strangled by reality vs another attempting to get off the ground for good will face off in this match. That’s what Southampton vs Aston Villa will be all about, and Premier League soccer fans will witness it Saturday, January 21 at St Mary’s Stadium.
Southampton is in the bottom of the standings and must win soon if it doesn’t want to play in the second tier next season. Facing them will be a team with a higher hierarchy and a known coach, but which has yet to achieve the goal it set for itself at the start of the season, which was to reach an international cup.
The head-to-head record for both teams in the Premier League is very even, with a slight advantage for Southampton, who won 26 of the 69 matches they played. Aston Villa, meanwhile, won 25 times. The last time the Villains won at St Mary’s Stadium was in 2021 (1-0 with a goal by Ross Barkley).
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the odds and predictions for this great duel between Southampton vs Aston Villa.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Southampton vs Aston Villa Premier League Matchday 21 Game on January 21, 2023
- Where: St Mary’s Stadium – Southampton, England.
- When: Saturday, January 21, 10:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Southampton (+195) / Draw (+255) / Aston Villa (+148).
- Asian Handicap: Southampton (0, +108), Aston Villa (+0, -130).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+102) / Under (-127)
- Both teams score: Yes (-117) / No (-108).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Southampton F.C.
Southampton’s condition is concerning, given that they are in last place with 17 matchdays remaining before the end of the season. The good news is that there is still a long way to go, and some. However, recent days have provided some comfort to Welsh manager Nathan Jones, who had been on a four-game losing streak since taking over in November (in lieu of Austrian Ralph Hasenhüttl).
First, they eliminated Crystal Palace from the FA Cup, then they did the same with Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, and finally they won in the Premier against a direct competitor like Everton.
Probable lineup (3-4-1-2): Gavin Bazunu; Lyanco, Duje Caleta-Car, Mohammed Salisu; Mohamed Elyounoussi, Romeo Lavia, Ibrahim Diallo, Kyle Walker-Peters; James Ward-Prowse; Che Adams, Samuel Edozie.
Betting on Aston Villa F.C.
Despite possessing a mid-table roster and a good manager in Unai Emery, Aston Villa has struggled to establish itself. Just as it appears to be taking off, it stumbles once more, like it did in the start of 2023: first, they had a great win over Tottenham, then a draw against Wolverhampton, and then a humiliating FA Cup exit against Stevenage, a third level team.
However, last weekend they could finally breathe again thanks to a win over Leeds, which didn’t come for free. They lost two regular starters to injuries: Lucas Digne and Ollie Watkins.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez; Ashley Young, Ezri Konsa Ngoyo, Tyrone Mings, Alex Moreno; Leon Bailey, Douglas Luiz, Boubcar Kamara, Jacob Ramsey; Emiliano Buendia, Danny Ings.
JefeBet Prediction
Aston Villa is better on paper, but there aren’t any guarantees; meanwhile, Southampton appears motivated by the desire to get out of the bottom three. In this way, a draw will satisfy both parties.
Prediction: They tie 1-1.
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