Aston Villa vs Southampton Prediction and Betting Tips

The Premier League returns this week with another round of fixtures. Southampton take on Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa at Villa Park on Friday.

Aston Villa are in 17th place in the Premier League table. Southampton are currently in 12th position. The Saints lost 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers in their previous game. Aston Villa held Manchester City to a 1,1 draw last week.

Aston Villa have won 30 out of 82 matches against Southampton. Aston Villa won only one of their last 10 Premier League games. Southampton have conceded the first goal of the game in each of last five Premier league games, but they have only suffered defeat in two of these games so far.

Aston Villa have won 30 out of 82 matches between them and Southampton. Aston Villa won two of their last three Premier League games against Southampton, while Southampton have only won 2 of last 4 games. Southampton's six-game unbeaten run away from home against Aston Aston came to an end last season.

Aston Villa and Southampton are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw on Friday. Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho have disappointed so far this season.