Southampton vs Aston Villa

This weekend's fixtures give Nathan Jones' Southampton a valuable chance to lift themselves from the bottom of the table, as they aim to continue their good ...

Their recent turnaround in form since new management sees Villa 11th in the table, just behind struggling [Liverpool](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/15/premier-league/1134748-a-half-time-review-how-will-the-table-finish-up.html) and [Chelsea](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/18/premier-league/1135001-david-raya-and-brentford-whats-next.html). [Lucas Digne](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/06/premier-league/1128721-aston-villa-3-1-manchester-united-emery-is-off-to-a-flying-start.html) early on due to injury, should hold his place following a strong start against Leeds. [Bournemouth](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/13/premier-league/1134481-brentford-vs-bournemouth-premier-league-preview-gameweek-20-2023.html) faces [Nottingham Forest](https://www.vavel.com/en/data/nottingham-forest), with the Reds vying for points to see them move up the league after they have turned around their form. Emery has honed his counter-attacking presence and Bailey should be seen as lethal from every counter the Villains can get their hands on. As his role as a number 10 is developing, it would be important to link up with new signing Orisic in order to increase Southampton’s opportunities on goal. [Leon Bailey](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/23/premier-league/1127316-aston-villa-4-0-brentford-managerless-villains-roll-past-bees.html) [Ollie Watkins](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/26/premier-league/1132860-aston-villa-13-liverpool-bajcetics-belated-christmas-gift-gives-liverpool-win-at-villa-park.html) has returned to full training and is expected to replace the departed [Danny Ings](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/24/premier-league/1127436-aston-villa-appoint-unai-emery-as-new-head-coach.html). [Armel Bella-Kotchap](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/19/premier-league/1126825-southampton-vs-arsenal-premier-league-preview-gameweek-13-2022.html), [Tino Livramento](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/09/30/premier-league/1124726-southampton-vs-everton-premier-league-preview-gameweek-9-2022.html), and [Juan Larios](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/09/16/premier-league/1123527-aston-villa-1-0-southampton-post-match-player-ratings.html) continuing to be out for [Nathan Jones](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/12/premier-league/1134306-southampton-2-0-manchester-city-player-ratings-as-city-exit-the-cup.html), although [Theo Walcott](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/23/premier-league/1127339-southampton-1-1-arsenal-post-match-player-ratings.html) could be available for selection, subject to fitness tests. [John McGinn](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/21/premier-league/1126993-four-things-we-learnt-as-fulham-beat-villa-and-time-is-called-for-steven-gerrard.html), [Diego Carlos](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/10/14/premier-league/1126264-steven-gerrard-says-exciting-opportunity-to-prove-people-wrong-lies-ahead-in-chelsea-clash.html) and [Jed Steer](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/04/14/championship/1108400-luton-town-vs-nottingham-forest-preview-how-to-watch-kick-off-time-team-news-predicted-lineups-and-ones-to-watch.html) have been ruled out with respective long-term injuries. Orsics’ experience and ability could be the difference for Southampton moving into the second half of the season, as he was labelled a “real attacking threat” by Jones. [Leeds](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/13/premier-league/1134509-aston-villa-2-1-leeds-villa-hold-on-to-continue-run-of-form-in-feisty-matchup-at-villa-park.html) side 2-1, a suitable response after turning around their shock exit to [Stevenage](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/10/premier-league/1134127-aston-villa-vs-leeds-united-premier-league-preview-gameweek-20-2023.html) in the [FA Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/15/premier-league/1134711-tottenham-hotspur-vs-arsenal-premier-league-preview-gameweek-20-2023.html) and haven’t lost in the league so far this year. [Aston Villa](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/13/premier-league/1134509-aston-villa-2-1-leeds-villa-hold-on-to-continue-run-of-form-in-feisty-matchup-at-villa-park.html) has also been busy in the transfer window - [Danny Ings](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/11/13/premier-league/1129371-brighton-1-2-aston-villa-ings-double-wraps-up-the-three-points.html) transferred from the Villains to [West Ham,](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/17/premier-league/1134921-crystal-palace-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-preview-gameweek-20-2023.html) after boss [David Moyes](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/01/14/premier-league/1134592-wolves-1-0-west-ham-podence-strike-sends-hammers-into-relegation-zone.html) revealed that striker [Gianluca Scamacca](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2022/12/28/premier-league/1132971-west-ham-vs-brentford-premier-league-preview-gameweek-18-2022.html) is out with a knee injury.

Southampton will try to maintain their winning run when they host a jubilant Aston Villa at St. Mary's on Saturday in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa will hope to continue going from strength to strength under the tutelage of Unai Emery. James Ward-Prowse netted a brace against the Toffees in the last game, and he will try to have a huge impact from an advanced midfield position at St. The Hard Tackle predicts the visitors to eke out a narrow 2-1 win, condeming Southampton to defeat at St. The Saints will be riding on their home comfort, which has been their bedrock of recent success. Aston Villa have won just one of their last five away league games against Southampton (D1 L3), a 1-0 win in January 2021 with a goal from Ross Barkley. - James Ward-Prowse has scored four goals in his last four Premier League games, including both strikes in the Saints’ 2-1 win against Everton last time out. The English international is Southampton’s best hope to get something out of the game against Aston Villa. The three-man backline will have the support of Mohamed Elyounoussi and Kyle Walker-Peters as the wing-backs. Valentino Livramento and Juan Larios continue to remain on the sidelines, and the Saints do not have any more injury concerns as of now. Unai Emery has managed to turn the tide to some extent and the onus will be on him to deliver once again. Much will be at stake when a spirited Southampton will host Aston Villa at St. The Villans are just three points adrift of both Chelsea and Liverpool, who seem to have lost their momentum.

Aston Villa have Ludwig Augustinsson, Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins available for this match. Lucas Digne (shoulder) is out injured, along with Diego Carlos ...

Read on for BJ Cunningham's preview of the Southampton vs Aston Villa fixture, featuring his pick and best bet.

Aston Villa don’t have the type of ball carriers in the middle of the pitch to exploit Southampton and they really succumbed to Leeds’ pressure in the last meeting as Leeds had a PPDA of 6.1 and forced nine high turnovers. Southampton are only allowing 1.26 npxG per match, Aston Villa are at 1.24. Southampton are currently sitting with a -0.2 npxGD per 90 minutes, Aston Villa are at -0.10. Southampton are set up to play very direct under new manager Nathan Jones, so they will most likely concede a lot of possession to Aston Villa. Aston Villa are also succeeding under new manager Unai Emery, winning four of his six matches in charge in the Premier League. Luton Town are bottom five in average possession this season and about 25% of their passes attempted are long balls, and Southampton’s tactics have followed suit.

SOUTHAMPTON host Aston Villa in a tasty Premier League clash at St Mary's this weekend.The Saints are in good form, beating Man City in the League Cup.

BirminghamLive brings you the latest Aston Villa headlines as Mark Lawrenson and Paul Merson deliver their predictions for Saturday's Premier League clash.

The result won't help Southampton, but it will get them a point." Villa beat Leeds United last time out and could close the gap on tenth-placed Chelsea with a win over Southampton on Saturday (3pm kick off). I think this game's going to end in a draw. If Southampton win, they're out of the relegation zone. I’ve got a feeling Southampton will win this, they look like they’ve picked up all of a sudden after Nathan Jones got pelters in his first few games – which was ridiculous, by the way. I thought Everton got it horribly wrong the other day, but Ward-Prowse is unbelievable. "James Ward-Prowse is brilliant at set plays and free-kicks. Things are tight at the bottom and they only need a couple of good results to fly out of the relegation zone. Aston Villa have played well - they've won three of their last four games. Former midfielder Merson thinks Villa will take a point from St. [PaddyPower:](https://news.paddypower.com/football/2023/01/19/premier-league-predictions-mark-lawrenson-liverpool-chelsea-arsenal-manchester-united-best-bets-today/) "Aston Villa beat Leeds 2-1 last weekend and Southampton did the same against Everton so both will be in high spirits. Mary's, while Lawrenson thinks Nathan Jones' side will claim successive Premier League victories.

The Premier League returns to action on Saturday. Who's Playing. Aston Villa @ Southampton; Current Records: Aston Villa 7-8-4; Southampton 4-12-3 ...

Aston Villa 0 Aston Villa 1 Maybe Southampton will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Aston Villa Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details. - Aston Villa @ Southampton

Southampton host Aston Villa at St Mary's with both teams trending in the right direction after replacing their managers.

Villa’s goals are coming from everywhere as Leon Bailey is looking lethal on the counter and the balance is now right in this side. He has banged in superb free kicks against Fulham and Everton and is leading by example with five goals in his last six games in all competitions. Center back Duje Caleta-Car has been exceptional, while Kyle Walker-Peters is also back to his best and is operating out of position at left back. They are still bottom of the table but they’re just one point from safety and following three wins in a row in all competitions (they won at Crystal Palace in the FA Cup then stunned Manchester City at home in the League Cup quarterfinals) there is renewed belief they can stay in the Premier League. Saints’ main man is James Ward-Prowse and he is a flourishing in a more advanced role as a No. All of a sudden Villa’s season has turned from worrying about potential relegation to battling for a top 10 finish.

Southampton are in a battle to get out of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday. The Saints are languishing at the bottom of the league table but ...

They beat Leeds United 2-0 in their previous outing and will be confident of getting a positive result away from home at the weekend. The Saints are languishing at the bottom of the league table but will take confidence from having won their last three matches in all competitions. [Southampton](https://www.goal.com/en/team/southampton/d5ydtvt96bv7fq04yqm2w2632) are in a battle to get out of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday.

We're live on the south coast as Unai Emery looks for his and Aston Villa's third away win on the spin. Join Joseph Chapman in the press box.

I have to control his mind because he gets so excited sometimes and he is not clear in his thoughts about what he is going to do next on the pitch. Nathan Jones was Luton Town manager when they defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at Kenilworth Road in the 2016-17 League Cup first round. He is very, very strict as well, so he has the balance that a lot of coaches didn’t have that I’ve been under so he is one of those that has both and that’s what every player needs. We are not imposing ourselves for 90 minutes in the way I want. I know to be in the top 10 is very difficult. I have used him as a second striker, as a left winger, but playing inside. I’ve been speaking a lot to everybody and to Emi especially. But we must demand to be competitive and consistent in every match. I share my analysis with the players and I've told them we have to improve. Villa will, though, attempt to keep free-kick specialist James Ward-Prowse quiet with the Saints skipper scoring six goals in his last five games. The Basque said of Villa's aspirations: Ollie Watkins has shaken off an ankle injury and will start for Aston Villa this afternoon at Southampton.

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The Premier League relegation race looks wide open as last-place Southampton host Aston Villa in the wake of a recent return to form.

There’s ample time to complete their mission for survival, too, considering only five points separates the bottom eight teams in the league, and a win at St. Nathan Jones’ Saints are finally on the march as Premier League basement-dweller Southampton hosts Aston Villa on Saturday seeking a fourth straight win in all competitions. The south-coast club took its time to get up and running under the former Luton Town chief after he replaced Ralph Hasenhuttl in November but is now purring ahead of three straight home fixtures.

Southampton host Aston Villa at St Mary's with both teams trending in the right direction after replacing their managers.

Villa’s goals are coming from everywhere as Leon Bailey is looking lethal on the counter and the balance is now right in this side. Lucas Digne, Jed Steer and Ludwig Augustinsson remain out, while Matty Cash (recovery from injury) and Leander Dendoncker (suspension over) are back and are on the bench. A good chance for Leon Bailey as the ball comes in but he slips at the crucial moment. Saints’ main man is James Ward-Prowse and he is a flourishing in a more advanced role as a No. They have decent options on the bench and Nathan Jones will want to see more of an attacking threat from his side in the second half. Bazunu with a poor clearance but Villa didn’t make the most of it with a tame effort. He has banged in superb free kicks against Fulham and Everton and is leading by example with five goals in his last six games in all competitions. Emery is getting the best out of this talented squad and Boubacar Kamara has been outstanding in central midfield. The fine margins have gone against Southampton in recent games and although performances are improving, they are still bottom of the table. Emiliano Martinez with a big stop to deny Adam Armstrong after a lovely move down the right from Southampton. Ollie Watkins heads home a free kick and Aston Villa lead at Southampton. That is a horrible VAR call.

Southampton made one change for the game against Aston Villa with Adam Armstrong included in the starting XI in place of Mohamed Elyounoussi. New signings ...

Mary's crowd, who feel they certainly should have got something from a game that eventually went Aston Villa's way! He scored with the only one of those shots on target, compiling a total xG of 0.53. A seventh loss in eight for Southampton leaves Nathan Jones' side rooted to the bottom of the table on 15 points after 20 games played.

Southampton will look to stretch their recent winning run to four games in all competitions when they host Aston Villa today.The Premier League's bott.

- Southampton picked up their first Premier League win of 2023 at Everton last time out. Indeed, Saints have won fewer home points than any other side in the Premier League this term (6). The Villans have also scored as many goals in six games under Emery, than in the 13 before his arrival (11). - Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse has scored four goals in his last four Premier League games, including both strikes in Saints’ 2-1 win against Everton last time out. - Emiliano Buendía has scored two goals in his last three Premier League games, as many as he had in his previous 20. [The Saints’ impressive 2-1 comeback at Goodison Park](https://talksport.com/football/1300798/everton-vs-southampton-live-commentary-stream-kick-off-time-team-news-score-result-updates-premier-league-moshiri-lampard-jones/) came off the back of wins over Crystal Palace and Manchester City in both domestic cup competitions.