Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Kick-Off Nepal Time, Team News & Prediction as Villa Target Champions League

Champions League hopes on the line, Aston Villa head to the south coast on Saturday, May 10 to face a fearless Bournemouth side that just pulled off one of the shocks of the season. Expect fire, press, and goals at the Vitality.

🕖 Kick-off Time in Nepal

🗓️ Date: May 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:15 PM Nepal Time
🏟️ Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

🍒 Bournemouth: Back from the Brink, and Back in the European Mix

Andoni Iraola’s Cherries stunned the Emirates last weekend with a thrilling comeback win over Arsenal, turning a rough patch into renewed European ambition. Bournemouth’s high-pressing, direct attacking style has caught the eye all season, with the trio of Evanilson, Kluivert and Semenyo terrorizing backlines.

Despite some likely summer departures, this team is young, hungry, and relentless—and if Iraola sticks around, there’s no ceiling on where they could go next season.

🟣 Aston Villa: Three Finals to Reach Europe’s Elite

After a solid win over Fulham, Unai Emery’s side sit on the cusp of Champions League qualification for the second year running. But with Spurs and Manchester United still to come, this trip to Bournemouth is a must-win if they want to stay ahead in the race for the top five.

Villa’s aggressive, high-line system will be tested by Bournemouth’s press and pace, but if they can hold firm at the back, their attacking quality should shine through.

🩺 Team News

Bournemouth Injury Update
🚫 Out: Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Ryan Christie (groin), Enes Unal (knee)
🟡 Doubtful: Dango Ouattara (groin)
⭐ Expect Antoine Semenyo to start in Ouattara’s place—his pace and work rate have been vital.

Aston Villa Injury Update
🚫 Out: Marcus Rashford (muscular)
🟢 Emery otherwise has a near full-strength squad for this massive run-in.

👀 Players to Watch

Bournemouth – Tyler Adams
The USMNT captain is thriving as the midfield anchor in Iraola’s high-press system. His reading of the game and tenacity could be key in stopping Villa’s transitions.

Aston Villa – Ollie Watkins
On a hot scoring streak and always on the shoulder of the last defender, Watkins will look to exploit the space behind Bournemouth’s back line.

📊 Stat Zone

• Bournemouth have scored in 10 of their last 11 home matches.
• Aston Villa have the 3rd-best away record in the Premier League this season.
• Villa are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 matches against Bournemouth.
• Both teams average 10+ shots per game—expect fireworks.

🔮 Kirib Prediction

Bournemouth 2-4 Aston Villa
Two high-pressing, high-stakes sides going at it will make this a thrill ride. But Villa’s experience and clinical finishing should give them the edge in a must-win.