1 November 2020 at 12:00

Referee: D. England

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 (39%) — the odds may underestimate Aston Villa.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

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 40.1%Draw 28.0%Away 35.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.453.502.75
Max2.533.722.81
Over 2.5: 60.2%Under 2.5: 45.5%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market38.8%26.4%34.9%
Public market38.8%27.2%34.0%

Aston Villa vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southampton
Result vs. Market: Aston Villa (40%)

Result differed from 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:03Southampton
19Shots9
10Shots on target4

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 4:3. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by J. Vestergaard 20′, J. Ward-Prowse 33′, J. Ward-Prowse 45′, D. Ings 58′, T. Mings 62′, O. Watkins 90′ (pen.), J. Grealish 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Aston Villa had 56% possession while Southampton held 44%. Aston Villa had 19 shots (10 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Southampton. Aston Villa made 2 substitutions, Southampton made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Ezri Konsa 5′).

Match Events

Key match events between Aston Villa and Southampton — 7 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Aston Villa
Southampton
Kick Off
Goal cancelled5′
VAR
20′
J. Vestergaard

assist: J. Ward-Prowse

B. TraoréTrézéguet
29′
Half Time
46′
J. BednarekJ. Stephens
58′
D. Ings

assist: S. Armstrong

T. Mings

assist: J. Grealish

62′
M. CashAhmed El Mohamady
67′
79′
R. BertrandI. Diallo
85′
D. IngsS. Long
O. Watkins

Penalty

90+3′
J. Grealish

assist: Douglas Luiz

90+7′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Aston Villa had 56% possession against Southampton's 44%. Aston Villa registered 19 shots (10 on target) while Southampton managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 11–1. Fouls committed: 12–17.

10Shots on Goal4
2Shots off Goal4
19Total Shots9
7Blocked Shots1
14Shots insidebox4
5Shots outsidebox5
12Fouls17
11Corner Kicks1
2Offsides2
56%Ball Possession44%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves7
367Total passes304
275Passes accurate211
75%Passes %69%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Aston Villa have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. Southampton show 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Southampton

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Aston Villa vs Southampton Head to Head Results

Aston Villa and Southampton have met 18 times — Aston Villa won 7, Southampton won 8, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Southampton leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 49 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.72 per match (22 for the home side, 27 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (44%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Aston Villa are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2015.

7

Aston Villa

3

Drawn

8

Southampton

Goals: 22Goals: 27

Recent Meetings (18)

12 Apr 2025Southampton0 – 3Aston Villa
7 Dec 2024Aston Villa1 – 0Southampton
21 Jan 2023Southampton0 – 1Aston Villa
16 Sept 2022Aston Villa1 – 0Southampton
5 Mar 2022Aston Villa4 – 0Southampton
5 Nov 2021Southampton1 – 0Aston Villa
30 Jan 2021Southampton0 – 1Aston Villa
22 Feb 2020Southampton2 – 0Aston Villa
21 Dec 2019Aston Villa1 – 3Southampton
23 Apr 2016Aston Villa2 – 4Southampton
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026