23 April 2016 at 14:00

Referee: Neil Swarbrick

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Aston Villa dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Aston Villa6wins
0draws10 meetings
Southampton4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

20%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (15%) — the odds may underestimate Aston Villa.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 14.2%Draw 25.0%Away 64.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min6.613.601.53
Max7.504.201.58
Market favourite:Southampton · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market14.8%23.3%61.9%
Public market13.0%23.2%63.8%
Δ1.8%1.9%

Aston Villa vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southampton
Result vs. Market: Southampton (64%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Aston VillaHalf-time:12Southampton
16Shots17
7Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
12/04/25Southampton0–3Aston Villa5.88/4.35/1.56
07/12/24Aston Villa1–0Southampton1.36/5.33/7.59
21/01/23Southampton0–1Aston Villa2.88/3.32/2.54
16/09/22Aston Villa1–0Southampton2.10/3.54/3.53
05/03/22Aston Villa4–0Southampton2.34/3.46/3.03
05/11/21Southampton1–0Aston Villa2.00/3.60/3.71
30/01/21Southampton0–1Aston Villa2.86/3.61/2.40
01/11/20Aston Villa3–4Southampton2.49/3.57/2.79
22/02/20Southampton2–0Aston Villa1.63/4.29/5.15
21/12/19Aston Villa1–3Southampton2.45/3.54/2.83

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Aston Villa

W 406D 316L 420
Over 2.549
Goals scored1436

Away Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Southampton defeated Aston Villa 4:2. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by S. Long 15′, D. Tadić 39′, A. Westwood 45′, D. Tadić 71′, A. Westwood 85′, S. Mané 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Aston Villa had 42% possession while Southampton held 58%. Aston Villa had 16 shots (7 on target) compared to 17 (7 on target) for Southampton. Aston Villa made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Aston Villa and Southampton — 6 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Aston Villa
Southampton
Kick Off
15′
S. Long

assist: R. Bertrand

39′
D. Tadić

assist: S. Long

Half Time
M. RichardsK. Toner
46′
46′
V. WanyamaJ. Clasie
Alan Hutton58′
J. AyewR. Gestede
59′
C. SánchezJ. Grealish
68′
70′
J. RodriguezS. Mané
71′
D. Tadić

assist: S. Long

A. Westwood

assist: K. Toner

85′
90+4′
S. Mané

assist: Cédric Soares

Full Time

Match Statistics

Aston Villa had 42% possession against Southampton's 58%. Aston Villa registered 16 shots (7 on target) while Southampton managed 17 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 6–11. Fouls committed: 0–0.

7Shots on Goal7
7Shots off Goal6
16Total Shots17
2Blocked Shots4
12Shots insidebox12
4Shots outsidebox5
0Fouls0
6Corner Kicks11
0Offsides4
42%Ball Possession58%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
386Total passes536
297Passes accurate446
77%Passes %83%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Aston Villa have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Southampton show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Aston Villa

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Southampton

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026