Aston Villa on April 12, 2025, presents a stark contrast in team fortunes. Aston Villa, aiming for a top-five finish, enters the match following a disappointing Champions League quarter-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain (3-1), while Southampton has already secured its relegation status . This context suggests a potential mismatch; however, Southampton's desperate situation could instigate an unexpected competitive edge.
Aston Villa will be looking to extend their impressive run of results in the Premier League this weekend when they travel to St. Mary's Stadium to take on Southampton on Saturday afternoon. The Saints are bottom of the league standings, while the Villans are seventh after 31 games. Check out our match prediction below!
Southampton became the first team to be relegated from the Premier League this season last weekend when they were beaten 3-1 on the road by Tottenham Hotspur. Following the confirmation of their relegation, Ivan Juric opted to part ways with the club after just 108 days at the helm. During his tenure, he suffered 12 defeats in 14 matches. 
Watch match live here
Unai Emery will undoubtedly be prioritising Tuesday's second leg, but domestic points are pivotal, too. Three consecutive league wins has left Villa seventh in the table and just two points off Newcastle in fifth.
Southampton, meanwhile, had their inevitable fate confirmed last weekend. The Saints secured the earliest relegation in Premier League history following a 3-1 defeat to Spurs, and they still require two points from their final seven games to avoid being regarded as the worst team in the competition's history.
Southampton possible starting lineup: Ramsdale; Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens; Walker-Peters, Smallbone, Ugochukwu, Manning; Fernandes; Onuachu, Sulemana
Aston Villa possible starting lineup: Martinez; Garcia, Disasi, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; Malen, Asensio, Ramsey; Watkins
In terms of live streaming options, the match will not be televised in the UK but will be available on platforms like Peacock in the United States and fuboTV Canada . Radio commentary can be accessed via BBC Radio Solent and BBC Radio 5 Live. Predicted lineups indicate that Southampton may adopt a 3-4-3 formation featuring Onuachu and Sulemana, while Villa anticipates welcoming back Ross Barkley from injury .
Aston Villa victory with estimates suggesting a scoreline of 3-1 due to their current three-game winning streak against struggling Southampton . Despite their poor form—having lost their last four matches against Villa—there remains a possibility for an upset given the emotional stakes involved for Southampton. The match promises to encapsulate both skillful play and dramatic narratives inherent in football competitions.
Read more
LaLiga: Real Sociedad vs Mallorca Prediction & Expected lineups Man City vs Crystal Palace: free live streaming , predictions and lineupsSarah H
Also on site :