Premier League: Aston Villa vs. Southampton Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 7)

• Aston Villa bounced back to form with a fine home win over Brentford in midweek
• Southampton remain bottom of the Premier League standings

Southampton will have an almighty battle on their hands if they are to remain in the Premier League this term. The Saints will desperately need to pick up something this weekend, but Aston Villa bounced back to form with a fine win in midweek against Brentford.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
• Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Aston Villa	-264
Draw	+425
Southampton	+550

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Match Preview

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa got their European challenge back on track in midweek after recording a 3-1 win over Brentford. Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers were both among the scorers in the dominant win.

However, the Midlands side will be aware that they will need to continue that form if they are to challenge for a Champions League spot, as they currently sit four points adrift of the top four.

Southampton will also have major questions to answer this weekend, as they lot more ground in the battle to remain in the Premier League. The Saints are now seven points adrift of safety after losing 5-1 at home against Chelsea.

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— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 5, 2024

Villa dominate the head-to-head record between these sides, winning each of their last three against the Saints without conceding. Southampton have also suffered defeats on their last two trips to Villa Park by an aggregate scoreline of 5-0.

Villa have avoided defeat in all eleven previous matches against newly promoted sides since Emery took over, and they have won five of their last nine against teams starting the day at the bottom of the standings.

Southampton have also really struggled in away matches in the Premier League, failing to win in their last 14. In fact, no team in the competition have picked up fewer points on their travels this season than the Saints.

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Aston Villa vs. Southampton Picks

Villa’s timely return to form will give them an excellent opportunity to build momentum in a busy month of action. This looks to be one of their most straightforward fixtures, and we could see them recording a big win over Southampton.

Free Pick:

• Aston Villa