Probable Lineups

4-4-2
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
Southampton
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(47) 34 Goals 38 (46)
(32) 23 Assists 17 (25)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
24.6 Average Age 25.2
183.1 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(51%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Chris Herd Out 6.79
Stilian Petrov Out N/A
Shay Given Out 5.5
Richard Dunne Out N/A
Marc Albrighton Out 6.38
Darren Bent Out 6.49
Gary Gardner Out 6.04
Ron Vlaar Doubtful 7
Karim El Ahmadi Out 6.41
Player Reason Status Rating
Adam Lallana Out 6.92
Jose Fonte Doubtful 6.87
Gastón Ramírez Doubtful 6.85
Nathaniel Clyne Doubtful 6.84

Team News

Aston Villa
  • Darren Bent is likely to rejoin the casualty list after picking up a knock shortly after coming on against Bradford in midweek.
  • Ashley Westwood is back in contention and news that captain Ron Vlaar has returned to training will be a boost, with Lambert likely to take a slight risk in playing the Dutchman after their woeful defensive record of late.
  • The likes of Holman and Ireland will hope to return to the midfield after the huge upset on Tuesday, though Karim El Ahmadi is away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations.
Southampton
  • With captain Adam Lallana still out, his understudy Jose Fonte is now a doubt with a knee problem.
  • Elsewhere Clyne and Ramirez are both carrying knocks but should be fit enough to make the trip to Villa Park.
  • Jay Rodriguez could keep his place in the side after netting the opener against Chelsea, while Hooiveld will need to replace Fonte if the Portuguese cannot recover from injury.

Prediction

  • Villa's confidence will have taken another battering after defeat to Bradford in midweek and Southampton will look to exploit what is likely to be an uneasy start from Lambert's young side.
  • If the Saints can win they will leapfrog Villa and pile real pressure on the Midlands outfit and their new manager, with the hosts lacking experience in key areas due to long term absences.
  • Southampton have only won 5 of the 30 league matches they have played at Villa Park but will be buoyed by their 4-1 win earlier in the season and may well compound Villa to the bottom three this weekend.
Prediction:
Aston Villa
1
2
Southampton
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Latest Comments

 
  • therobbieunited

    has to be Southampton

    19 weeks ago
     +1   Report
  • Dave

    Villa must avoid defeat in this game otherwise I think they will really crumble. Sad times

    19 weeks ago
     +1   Report
  • manunitedfan

    Aston villa are just useless, it think 2-0 southampton.

    19 weeks ago
     +1   Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
14 Southampton 9 14 15 41 ddlldd
15 A. Villa 10 11 17 41 dlwwld

Top Players

Aston Villa
Southampton
C. Benteke 7.45
M. Lowton 7.1
R. Vlaar 7
M. Schneiderlin 7.23
R. Lambert 7.06
A. Lallana 6.92
C. Benteke 19
G. Agbonlahor 9
A. Weimann 7
R. Lambert 15
J. Puncheon 6
J. Rodriguez 6
A. Westwood 6
C. N'Zogbia 4
C. Benteke 4
R. Lambert 5
A. Lallana 5
J. Rodriguez 5

Match Forecast

Southampton will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Aston Villa will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Southampton will score from a direct freekick  
Aston Villa will stray offside often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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