AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa prediction

Match preview

The Carabao Cup brings Aston Villa to Vitality Stadium on Wednesday.

Aston Villa have three wins from their last five in all competitions and won 2–1 at home to Manchester City in their latest game.

Recent form is mixed, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in the last five; AFC Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3–0 last time out.

There is little to choose between them at Vitality Stadium, where the last two meetings produced no home wins, one draw and one away win.

A 1–1 draw is the AI's most likely score, and it expects both teams to score. Exact scores are hard to call, so treat it as the likely shape of the game rather than a certainty. Kick-off is at 19:45 UK time.

Form: last five

Head-to-head at Vitality Stadium

Match facts

Competition

Carabao Cup (England)

Kick-off

Wednesday 28 October 2026, 19:45

Venue

Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth