Bournemouth 3-0 Aston Villa: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a lively cup tie between two sides arriving in strong form and with enough squad depth to rotate. Bournemouth have home momentum, but Rose has confirmed that Kroupi is being managed carefully and several changes are likely after a demanding run. Villa bring the stronger recent head-to-head record and Emery’s structured build-up, though their injuries have reduced options in midfield and at full-back. Expect an intense opening press from Bournemouth before the benches and late-game game management shape the tie.

Head-to-head analysis

Villa are unbeaten across the last seven competitive meetings, a sequence that includes a strong record on recent visits to Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth did, however, hold them here in the latest fixture, so the historical edge is not decisive in a heavily rotated cup match.

Injuries and absences

Villa’s reported loss of Onana removes midfield protection and aerial authority, while the reported full-back absences constrain defensive rotation. Bournemouth’s Kroupi is back but being eased in, and Rose’s update suggests the hosts can still call on returning depth rather than rush him.

Form (last 5)

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-07Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa
• 2025-11-09Aston Villa 4-0 Bournemouth
• 2025-05-10Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa
• 2024-10-26Aston Villa 1-1 Bournemouth
• 2024-04-21Aston Villa 3-1 Bournemouth
• 2023-12-03Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa

Other Carabao Cup matches

• Bradford – Peterborough
• Fleetwood Town – Arsenal
• Manchester City – Brighton
• Fulham – Crystal Palace
• Sunderland – Brentford
• Liverpool – Chelsea
• Everton – Newcastle